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

6.3/ 10
Good
Population
2,067
Commune type
Village

Living in Jonen, a commune of 2067 inhabitants in Canton Aargau. With an overall score of 6.3/10, this commune is attractive for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Noise (9/10) and Nature & Green Spaces (8.3/10). Its score is in line with the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
9.0
Air Quality
4.7
Public Transport
4.6
Education & Culture
7.1
Nightlife & Dining
7.8
Nature & Green Spaces
8.3
Healthcare
6.2
Taxation
5.4
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.

Recommended Profiles

Young Professional
Very goodTop 25% in Switzerland
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Family
Good
mediantop
Retirement
Good
mediantop
Nature
Good
mediantop

For families looking to settle in Switzerland, Jonen achieves a compatibility score of 6.5/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Young Professional profile comes last of the four, yet still reaches 6.2/10, in the top 25% of Switzerland.

Strengths: Jonen excels in Noise (9/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus), Nature & Green Spaces (8.3/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Nightlife & Dining (7.8/10, a rich selection of restaurants, bars, and entertainment).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Annual Sunshine (3.9/10), Public Transport (4.6/10, limited public transport connections), Air Quality (4.7/10, degraded air quality from traffic emissions).

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Key Infrastructure

Public Transport

WeingasseBus Stop
TaverneBus Stop
KäppeliBus Stop
RadmühleBus Stop

Guides to read for this area

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

By lifestyle profile

Family
Where to Live in Zurich as a Family
Young Professional
Where to Live in Zurich as a Young Professional
Retirement
Where to Live in Zurich in Retirement
Nature
Where to Live in Zurich Close to Nature
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Considering buying property in Jonen 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 Jonen

What's it like to live in Jonen? Resident impressions and quality of life
Compared with its neighbors Oberlunkhofen, Ottenbach and Arni, Jonen stands out most for its quiet setting, scoring 9 on noise, and for its access to nature at 8.3. Everyday amenities are also solid, with restaurants at 7.8 and education at 7.1. The weaker side is mobility: transport sits at 4.6, and sunshine is limited at 3.9, so a car helps for longer trips. Air quality is moderate at 4.7, healthcare at 6.2 and taxation at 5.4. It is worth noting the population is around 2,067 within the Zurich agglomeration. Overall, Jonen best suits nature lovers and families seeking calm, green surroundings rather than fast-paced urban convenience.
How sunny and clean is the air in Jonen?
Compared with its neighbors Oberlunkhofen, Ottenbach, and Arni, Jonen stands out most for its quiet environment, scoring 9 on noise, and its nature access at 8.3. Air quality is moderate at 4.7, while sunshine is the weakest dimension at just 3.9, so residents should expect relatively limited direct sunlight through the year. It is worth noting that the strong noise and nature scores suggest a calm, green setting rather than a bright one. For those weighing daily living conditions, the low sunshine figure matters more than the moderate air reading. Overall, Jonen suits nature lovers and families seeking tranquility, while anyone prioritizing sunshine may find the commune less appealing.
How well-connected is Jonen? Transport, schools, dining
Compared with Oberlunkhofen, Ottenbach and Arni, Jonen performs solidly on quiet and green living but sits mid-range on connectivity. Its strongest dimensions are nature at 8.3 and low noise at 9, which shape everyday life here more than transit does. Dining follows at 7.8, and education scores 7.1, suggesting reasonable local options. Transport is the weaker link at 4.6, with air quality at 4.7 and sunshine at 3.9, so car travel tends to matter for commuters. It is worth noting the Zurich agglomeration location still helps. Overall, Jonen suits nature lovers and families seeking calm surroundings over young professionals prioritizing frequent, fast transit links.
What are the neighboring communes of Jonen and how big is it?
Jonen, with a population of 2,067, sits in the Zurich agglomeration within Aargau and compares favorably to its neighbors Oberlunkhofen, Ottenbach, and Arni (AG) on several quality-of-life measures. Its strongest dimensions are noise with a score of 9 and nature at 8.3, suggesting a quiet, green setting. Education (7.1) and restaurants (7.8) also score well. Worth flagging is the weaker side: sunshine at just 3.9 and transport at 4.6, both below what one might expect for an agglomeration location. It is worth noting the fiscal score of 5.4 is moderate. Overall, this profile fits nature lovers and families seeking calm over connectivity.
Is Jonen a tax-friendly municipality?
Compared with its neighbors Oberlunkhofen, Ottenbach and Arni, Jonen sits mid-range on taxation rather than at the top. Its strongest dimensions are quiet and nature, scoring 9 for noise and 8.3 for nature, followed by restaurants at 7.8 and education at 7.1. Taxation is a weaker point, at 5.4, below the commune's health score of 6.2 and clearly behind its environmental strengths. It is worth noting that fiscal attractiveness is therefore not the main reason to move here. The profile that fits Jonen best is nature lovers, and to a lesser extent families drawn by the education score, rather than households prioritising the lowest possible tax burden.

Neighboring communes of Jonen

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 23 %20–64 years 64.3 %65 and over 12.7 %
Density
383 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+17.1 %
Vacant housing
1.1 %
New dwellings
49.5 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
0.4 %
Tertiary employment
61.3 %

Land use

Built-up area 12 %Agricultural land 55.9 %Forest 30.1 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Aargau (AG)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.3011, 8.4010
BFS Number
4071
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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