Quality of life in Fislisbach (Aargau): scores, review and neighborhoods

6.8/ 10
Top 25% in SwitzerlandVery good
Population
5,530
Commune type
Town

Living in Fislisbach, a commune of 5530 inhabitants in Canton Aargau. With an overall score of 6.8/10, this commune is attractive for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Healthcare (9.2/10) and Nightlife & Dining (9.1/10). Its score is in line with the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
8.5
Air Quality
5.4
Public Transport
5.2
Education & Culture
8.2
Nightlife & Dining
9.1
Nature & Green Spaces
6.6
Healthcare
9.2
Taxation
4.7
Annual Sunshine
3.9
Cantonal average

These scores summarise the living environment where residents actually live, not across the whole municipal territory. The map, by contrast, colours the territory: a highly rated commune can still show large, often uninhabited areas with weaker values.

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Nature
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For families looking to settle in Switzerland, Fislisbach achieves a compatibility score of 6.8/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Nature profile (6.4/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Fislisbach excels in Healthcare (9.2/10, excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals), Nightlife & Dining (9.1/10, a rich selection of restaurants, bars, and entertainment), Noise (8.5/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Annual Sunshine (3.9/10), Taxation (4.7/10, a higher tax burden than average).

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Schulanlage LeemattenSchool

Public Transport

Fislisbach PostBus Stop
Fislisbach GemeindehausBus Stop
SteinäckerBus Stop
NiederrohrdorferstrasseBus Stop
Fislisbach AlterszentrumBus Stop
Sportanlage EspBus Stop
MonopolBus Stop
Fislisbach SommerhaldeBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

TopPharm Damian ApothekeDoctor
DoktorHausDoctor

Guides to read for this area

Four guides by lifestyle profile and three analyses of this area's strongest criteria.

Considering buying property in Fislisbach or moving to Canton Aargau? Our interactive map lets you explore quality of life at the neighborhood level and compare with nearby communes.

Frequently asked questions about Fislisbach

What's it like to live in Fislisbach? Resident impressions and quality of life
Fislisbach scores 9.2 for healthcare and 9.1 for restaurants, making these its strongest dimensions. By contrast, the weakest is sunshine at just 3.9, followed by taxation at 4.7 and transport at 5.2. Noise sits at 8.5, education at 8.2, nature at 6.6, and air at 5.4. Neighboring Niederrohrdorf, Mellingen, and Neuenhof are nearby. The main tradeoff is clear: residents gain strong healthcare, dining, education, and low noise, but accept limited sunshine, higher taxation, and weaker transport links.
How sunny and clean is the air in Fislisbach?
Fislisbach's most striking score is its healthcare access at 9.2, yet sunshine is the weakest dimension at just 3.9. Air quality sits at a moderate 5.4, meaning cleanliness is acceptable but not exceptional. By contrast, noise levels score 8.5, indicating a relatively quiet environment, while nature reaches 6.6. Transport and fiscalite lag at 5.2 and 4.7 respectively. Meanwhile, education and restaurants are strong at 8.2 and 9.1. The main tradeoff is clear: residents gain excellent healthcare, dining, and low noise, but must accept limited sunshine and only average air cleanliness.
How well-connected is Fislisbach? Transport, schools, dining
Fislisbach scores 9.2 for healthcare and 9.1 for dining, with transport at 5.2 and education at 8.2. The weakest dimension is fiscal pressure, at just 4.7, followed by limited sunshine at 3.9. Notably, noise exposure is low at 8.5, while air quality sits at 5.4 and nature access at 6.6. For connectivity, the commune leans on its Zurich agglomeration position, with neighbors Niederrohrdorf, Mellingen, and Neuenhof nearby. The main tradeoff is clear: strong healthcare, dining, and schooling sit alongside modest transport links and high fiscal burden, so residents gain services but may accept weaker transit flexibility and higher costs.
What are the neighboring communes of Fislisbach and how big is it?
Fislisbach scores highest for healthcare at 9.2 and dining at 9.1, with noise also strong at 8.5. By contrast, its weakest dimension is sunshine at just 3.9, followed by taxation at 4.7 and transport at 5.2. The commune has around 5,530 residents and sits within the Zurich agglomeration in the canton of Aargau. Its neighboring communes are Niederrohrdorf, Mellingen, and Neuenhof. Meanwhile, education at 8.2 and nature at 6.6 round out a profile where everyday amenities and health provision stand out far more than fiscal attractiveness or public transport. The main tradeoff is clear: residents gain strong healthcare, dining, and low noise, but accept weak sunshine, higher taxation, and limited transport options.
Is Fislisbach a tax-friendly municipality?
Fislisbach scores 4.7 for fiscalite, its weakest dimension, so it is not especially tax-friendly. By contrast, healthcare stands at 9.2 and dining at 9.1, with noise at 8.5 and education at 8.2 also strong. Air quality reaches 5.4, transport 5.2, nature 6.6, and sunshine just 3.9. Neighboring Niederrohrdorf, Mellingen, and Neuenhof sit nearby, though their own fiscal profiles are not covered here. The main tradeoff is clear: residents accept comparatively high taxation in exchange for very strong healthcare, dining, and education scores, alongside low noise. Anyone prioritizing tax savings should weigh that against these service strengths before choosing Fislisbach.

Neighboring communes of Fislisbach

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 20.7 %20–64 years 59 %65 and over 20.3 %
Density
1,099 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+5.8 %
Vacant housing
2.4 %
New dwellings
0.2 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
1.6 %
Tertiary employment
75.4 %

Land use

Built-up area 25.4 %Agricultural land 44.7 %Forest 29.9 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Aargau (AG)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.4377, 8.2905
BFS Number
4027
Last updated
7 October 2026

Data: FSO, geo.admin.ch, OSM. Scores normalised 0-10