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Quality of life in Binningen (Basel-Landschaft) — scores, review and neighborhoods

7.0/ 10
Top 3% in Switzerland#2 in the cantonExceptional
Population
13,943
Commune type
Town

Living in Binningen, a commune of 13943 inhabitants in Canton Basel-Landschaft — with an overall score of 7/10, this commune is attractive for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Healthcare (10/10) and Education & Culture (9.7/10). Its score is above the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
9.2
Air Quality
5.4
Public Transport
6.3
Education & Culture
9.7
Nightlife & Dining
8.7
Nature & Green Spaces
5.8
Healthcare
10.0
Taxation
3.5
Annual Sunshine
4.1
Cantonal average

Binningen's national strengths

#1 in Switzerland · Healthcare ↗Top 50 · Education & Culture ↗
Per our methodology ↗

Recommended Profiles

Young Professional
ExceptionalTop 3% in Switzerland
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Family
ExceptionalTop 3% in Switzerland
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Retirement
ExcellentTop 10% in Switzerland
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Nature
Average
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For families looking to settle in Switzerland, Binningen achieves a compatibility score of 7.2/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Nature profile (6.5/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Binningen excels in Healthcare (10/10) — excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals, Education & Culture (9.7/10) — excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues, Noise (9.2/10) — a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus.

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Taxation (3.5/10) — a higher tax burden than average, Annual Sunshine (4.1/10).

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Ortsmuseum BinningenMuseum
LEBrickGOMuseum
Gemeindebibliothek BinningenLibrary
Schulhaus NeusatzSchool
SpiegelfeldSchool
Musikschule Binningen-BottmingenSchool
Pestalozzi-SchulhausSchool
MargarethenschulhausSchool

Public Transport

KronenplatzTram Stop
BottmingermühleTram Stop
Binningen SchlossTram Stop
Hohle GasseTram Stop
Binningen OberdorfTram Stop
DorenbachTram Stop
SchwimmhalleBus Stop
SpiegelfeldBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Kantonsspital BruderholzHospital
Vista ClinicMedical Centre
Stiftung Hippotherapie-ZentrumMedical Centre
Kronen-ApothekeDoctor
Sun StoreDoctor
Praxis Dr. Fabbri und Dr. TelekiDoctor
TopPharm Apotheke DorenbachDoctor
St. MargarethenDoctor

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 Basel as a Family
Young Professional
Where to Live in Basel as a Young Professional
Retirement
Where to Live in Basel in Retirement
Nature
Where to Live in Basel Close to Nature
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Frequently asked questions about Binningen

What's it like to live in Binningen? Resident impressions and quality of life
Binningen stands out for its exceptional quiet environment, scoring 9.2 for noise levels, making it an appealing residential destination. The commune also performs well on health services with a score of 8.7, ensuring reliable access to medical care. Air quality registers at 6.1, supporting overall wellness. Yet the commune shows weaker results in taxation (3.5) and sunshine exposure (4.1), which may concern budget-conscious residents or those seeking abundant daylight. Transportation options score 4.8, alongside dining variety at the same level, suggesting limited local amenities in these areas. Bordered by Bottmingen, Oberwil, and Allschwil, Binningen trades accessibility and fiscal advantages for the peace and health benefits that characterize suburban Basel living.
How sunny and clean is the air in Binningen?
With a noise score of 9.2, Binningen stands out as a particularly quiet commune. Air quality registers at 6.1, reflecting moderate cleanliness, while sunshine availability scores 4.1, indicating limited exposure to direct sunlight. Health conditions score well at 8.7, suggesting residents benefit from the peaceful environment despite moderate air quality. The commune's main tradeoff centers on balancing its exceptional quietness and strong health metrics against relatively subdued sunshine and air conditions that, while acceptable, remain below regional averages for a Basel agglomeration location.
How well-connected is Binningen? Transport, schools, dining
Binningen scores 6.6 on education, reflecting decent school availability for this Basel-area commune of nearly 14,000 residents. Transport connectivity, however, ranks considerably lower at 4.8, suggesting limited public transit options relative to regional standards. Dining and restaurant infrastructure similarly scores 4.8, indicating modest food service variety. The education dimension stands out as the commune's strongest among these three connectivity measures, yet transport and dining present notable constraints. Binningen thus presents a tradeoff: families may find adequate educational facilities, yet those without private vehicles or seeking diverse dining experiences may face limitations. Neighboring communes like Bottmingen, Oberwil, and Allschwil warrant comparison for broader regional connectivity insights.
What are the neighboring communes of Binningen and how big is it?
Binningen, with a population of 13,943, scores notably high on noise management at 9.2, reflecting its appeal as a residential area. The commune borders three neighboring municipalities: Bottmingen, Oberwil (BL), and Allschwil. While noise control stands out as a major strength, Binningen's health services also perform well at 8.7. Yet the commune faces challenges in fiscal competitiveness, scoring only 3.5. This profile illustrates a classic suburban tradeoff: Binningen excels at environmental comfort and wellness support, yet struggles with tax efficiency relative to comparable regional alternatives.
Is Binningen a tax-friendly municipality?
Binningen's fiscal environment presents a mixed profile. The municipality scores 3.5 on taxation—its weakest dimension—indicating moderate tax pressure rather than notable fiscal friendliness. Healthcare services fare better at 8.7, and noise pollution control is strong at 9.2, reflecting good quality of life in other areas. Transportation accessibility scores 4.8, suggesting limited public transit advantages. Located in the Basel agglomeration and neighboring Bottmingen, Oberwil, and Allschwil, Binningen trades competitive tax rates for stronger performance in environmental and health-related dimensions, making it better suited for residents prioritizing quality of life over fiscal savings.

Neighboring communes of Binningen

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 18.9 %20–64 years 57.4 %65 and over 23.7 %
Density
3,541 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+7.3 %
Vacant housing
0.7 %
New dwellings
6.5 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
3.8 %
Tertiary employment
92 %

Land use

Built-up area 71.4 %Agricultural land 21 %Forest 7.1 %

Source: FSO — Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Basel-Landschaft (BL)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.5363, 7.5643
BFS Number
2765
Last updated
29 June 2026

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

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