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

6.7/ 10
Top 25% in SwitzerlandVery good
Population
9,546
Commune type
Town

Living in Suhr, a commune of 9546 inhabitants in Canton Aargau. With an overall score of 6.7/10, this commune is attractive for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Healthcare (10/10) and Nightlife & Dining (9.8/10). Its score is in line with the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
8.1
Air Quality
4.7
Public Transport
5.2
Education & Culture
9.4
Nightlife & Dining
9.8
Nature & Green Spaces
5.1
Healthcare
10.0
Taxation
4.6
Annual Sunshine
3.6
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.

Suhr's national strengths

Top 3% of Switzerland · Healthcare ↗Top 3% of Switzerland · Nightlife & Dining ↗
Per our methodology ↗

2027 distinction

  • Top 5%Access to healthcare10.0 · score when frozen

VivaMap Ranking 2027, data frozen on 14/10/2026. Rule: at most X% of the 2121 rated municipalities do as well or better.

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Recommended Profiles

Young Professional
ExcellentTop 10% in Switzerland
mediantop
Family
Very goodTop 25% in Switzerland
mediantop
Retirement
Good
mediantop
Nature
Average
mediantop

For families looking to settle in Switzerland, Suhr achieves a compatibility score of 6.8/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Nature profile (5.9/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Suhr excels in Healthcare (10/10, excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals), Nightlife & Dining (9.8/10, a rich selection of restaurants, bars, and entertainment), Education & Culture (9.4/10, excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Annual Sunshine (3.6/10), Taxation (4.6/10, a higher tax burden than average), Air Quality (4.7/10, degraded air quality from traffic emissions).

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Dorfmuseum SuhrMuseum
Gemeindebibliothek SuhrLibrary
Schulanlage DorfSchool
Feld SuhrSchool

Public Transport

SuhrTrain Station
Suhr AVATrain Station
Suhr BahnhofBus Stop
Suhr GemeindehausBus Stop
MattenwegBus Stop
GrillenwegBus Stop
WaldhofwegBus Stop
BrummelstrasseBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Linden-ApothekeDoctor
Ärztegemeinschaft SuhrDoctor
Kinderarztpraxis Suhrepark AGDoctor
ZahnarztpraxisDoctor
Apotheke am BachDoctor
Feld-ApothekeDoctor
Praxis im FeldDoctor

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 Aarau-Olten as a Family
Young Professional
Where to Live in Aarau-Olten as a Young Professional
Retirement
Where to Live in Aarau-Olten in Retirement
Nature
Where to Live in Aarau-Olten Close to Nature
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Considering buying property in Suhr 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 Suhr

What's it like to live in Suhr? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Suhr means enjoying exceptional healthcare access, with a sante score of 10, the strongest dimension in its profile. Dining options are similarly abundant at 9.8, while education scores a high 9.4. By contrast, sunshine is limited at 3.6, and fiscal pressure is comparatively heavy at 4.6. Noise levels remain moderate at 8.1, though air quality sits at 4.7, and nature access is modest at 5.1. Transport connectivity, at 5.2, is serviceable rather than outstanding. Meanwhile, neighbors such as Buchs, Aarau, and Unterentfelden round out the wider Aarau-Olten agglomeration. Overall, the profile suits families and retirees who value healthcare and schooling over sunshine or tax advantages.
How sunny and clean is the air in Suhr?
Suhr earns a striking 10 out of 10 for healthcare access, the highest score in its profile. Air quality, however, is moderate at 4.7, and sunshine is the weakest dimension at just 3.6, so the commune is not especially bright or pristine. Meanwhile, noise sits at a comfortable 8.1, and restaurant options score 9.8. Education is strong at 9.4, while transport reaches 5.2 and nature 5.1. Fiscal attractiveness is comparatively low at 4.6. Notably, neighbors Buchs (AG), Aarau, and Unterentfelden are all nearby. Overall, Suhr fits families and retirees best, given its excellent healthcare and education, rather than nature lovers or sun-seekers.
How well-connected is Suhr? Transport, schools, dining
Suhr scores 10 for healthcare and 9.8 for dining, making it unusually strong on everyday services. Meanwhile, education is excellent at 9.4, so families find solid schooling close at hand. By contrast, transport sits at a middling 5.2, meaning connections toward Aarau and the wider Aarau-Olten agglomeration are functional rather than fast. Notably, noise reaches 8.1, which weighs against the commune's quieter aspirations, while air quality is a moderate 4.7 and nature access only 5.1. Sunshine is the weakest dimension at 3.6, and fiscal pressure remains comparatively high at 4.6. Neighboring Buchs (AG), Aarau, and Unterentfelden sit nearby, with Aarau offering the main regional hub. Overall, Suhr fits families and retirees who value services over scenery or low taxes.
What are the neighboring communes of Suhr and how big is it?
Suhr scores a striking 10 for healthcare access, the highest mark in its profile. By contrast, its tax attractiveness sits at only 4.6, a notable weakness for higher earners. The commune also performs strongly on dining, at 9.8, and education, at 9.4, while noise levels remain moderate at 8.1. Meanwhile, air quality (4.7) and sunshine (3.6) are weaker points. Suhr counts 9,546 residents and sits in the Aarau-Olten agglomeration. Its neighboring communes are Buchs (AG), Aarau, and Unterentfelden. Given the excellent healthcare, education, and dining scores alongside modest fiscal appeal, Suhr best suits families rather than young professionals seeking low taxes.
Is Suhr a tax-friendly municipality?
Suhr's most striking score is its healthcare access, at 10, alongside an exceptional dining score of 9.8. Education is also very strong at 9.4, and noise levels are comparatively low at 8.1. By contrast, the fiscal dimension sits at just 4.6, so Suhr is not especially tax-friendly. Air quality, at 4.7, is moderate, while transport reaches 5.2 and nature 5.1. Notably, sunshine is the weakest score at 3.6, which may matter for those seeking bright winters. Neighboring Buchs (AG), Aarau, and Unterentfelden offer alternative fiscal profiles within the same agglomeration. Overall, Suhr best suits families who prioritize education and healthcare over low taxes, rather than tax-sensitive young professionals.

Neighboring communes of Suhr

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 22.2 %20–64 years 61.3 %65 and over 16.5 %
Density
986 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+9.0 %
Vacant housing
7.3 %
New dwellings
2.8 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
5 %
Tertiary employment
77.9 %

Land use

Built-up area 26.6 %Agricultural land 27.8 %Forest 44.6 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Aargau (AG)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.3758, 8.0810
BFS Number
4012
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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