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

5.8/ 10
Fair
Population
835
Commune type
Hamlet

Living in Schlossrued, a commune of 835 inhabitants in Canton Aargau. With an overall score of 5.8/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Nature & Green Spaces (9.1/10) and Noise (8.2/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
8.2
Air Quality
5.1
Public Transport
1.7
Education & Culture
6.3
Nightlife & Dining
6.6
Nature & Green Spaces
9.1
Healthcare
7.3
Taxation
4.4
Annual Sunshine
3.1
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

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Young Professional
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Family
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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Schlossrued achieves a compatibility score of 6.3/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (5.1/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Schlossrued excels in Nature & Green Spaces (9.1/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Noise (8.2/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus), Healthcare (7.3/10, excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Public Transport (1.7/10, limited public transport connections), Annual Sunshine (3.1/10), Taxation (4.4/10, a higher tax burden than average).

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Kirchgemeindebibliothek Schlossrued/SchmiedruedLibrary
SchulhausSchool

Public Transport

Schlossrued DorfBus Stop
PfaffenbergstrasseBus Stop
LängenthalBus Stop
Kirchrued KircheBus Stop
KlackBus Stop

Guides to read for this area

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

Considering buying property in Schlossrued 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 Schlossrued

What's it like to live in Schlossrued? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Schlossrued means trading some mobility and sunshine for quiet and green space that neighboring Kirchleerau, Oberkulm, and Schmiedrued cannot match as strongly. The weakest dimension here is transport, at just 1.7, so a car shapes daily routines, while sunshine sits low at 3.1 and fiscal pressure is moderate at 4.4. Additionally, air quality scores 5.1, yet education reaches 6.3 and restaurants 6.6, giving the village a modest everyday base. Healthcare is stronger at 7.3, and noise is remarkably low at 8.2. Furthermore, nature leads at 9.1, the commune's clearest asset. Thus Schlossrued suits residents prioritizing calm and landscape over connectivity. Explore the full dimension breakdown on the map to judge the fit yourself.
How sunny and clean is the air in Schlossrued?
Compared with Kirchleerau, Oberkulm, and Schmiedrued, Schlossrued offers a mixed environmental picture. Sunshine is the weakest dimension here, with a score of just 3.1, so expect relatively limited bright hours across the year. Air quality, however, reaches 5.1, placing it in moderate territory rather than notably clean. Noise sits at 8.2, indicating a quiet setting, while nature scores an exceptional 9.1, reflecting abundant green surroundings. Additionally, transport is very limited at 1.7, which keeps traffic-related pollution low but reduces connectivity. Thus, the commune trades sunshine and convenience for calm and open landscape. For a fuller picture of how these environmental scores compare, explore the details on the map.
How well-connected is Schlossrued? Transport, schools, dining
Compared with Kirchleerau, Oberkulm, and Schmiedrued, Schlossrued offers a distinctly rural profile. Transport connectivity is the weakest dimension here, scoring just 1.7, so a car is effectively essential for daily mobility. Dining options are somewhat better at 6.6, giving residents a modest local choice. School provision sits at 6.3, a middling figure that reflects the commune's small size. Healthcare reaches 7.3, which is comparatively solid for a village of 835 people. Thus, connectivity is limited while services remain reasonable. Furthermore, air quality at 5.1 and sunshine at 3.1 are moderate, with noise at 8.2 and nature at 9.1 standing out as the strongest assets. Explore the full dimension breakdown on the map.
What are the neighboring communes of Schlossrued and how big is it?
Schlossrued, with a population of 835, sits in the Aarau-Olten agglomeration and borders Kirchleerau, Oberkulm, and Schmiedrued. Compared with these neighbors, it offers a distinctly rural profile. Its weakest dimension is transport, scoring just 1.7, while sunshine is also limited at 3.1. Additionally, fiscal attractiveness is modest at 4.4. On the other hand, nature stands out strongly at 9.1, and noise levels are comparatively low at 8.2. Health sits at 7.3, restaurants at 6.6, and education at 6.3, with air quality at 5.1. Thus the commune pairs quiet, green surroundings with weaker mobility links. Explore the full map to see how Schlossrued compares with Kirchleerau, Oberkulm, and Schmiedrued in detail.
Is Schlossrued a tax-friendly municipality?
Compared with Kirchleerau, Oberkulm, and Schmiedrued, Schlossrued sits mid-range on tax appeal rather than leading its neighbours. Its fiscal dimension scores 4.4, the weakest of the cited values, so the tax burden is comparatively less favourable than what surrounds it. Transport is similarly limited at 1.7, while sunshine reaches only 3.1. Air quality, at 5.1, is moderate. These drawbacks are offset by education at 6.3 and restaurants at 6.6. Healthcare scores 7.3, noise sits at 8.2, and nature is the strongest dimension at 9.1. Thus the tax profile is modest rather than advantageous. Explore the full score breakdown on the map to judge how it fits your priorities.

Neighboring communes of Schlossrued

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 19.5 %20–64 years 61.3 %65 and over 19.2 %
Density
115 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+0.1 %
Vacant housing
9.7 %
New dwellings
1.2 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
2.2 %
Tertiary employment
33.5 %

Land use

Built-up area 7.7 %Agricultural land 60.9 %Forest 31.1 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Aargau (AG)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.2884, 8.0919
BFS Number
4142
Last updated
7 October 2026

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