Quality of life in Dittingen (Basel-Landschaft): scores, review and neighborhoods

5.4/ 10
Average
Population
746
Commune type
Hamlet

Living in Dittingen, a commune of 746 inhabitants in Canton Basel-Landschaft. With an overall score of 5.4/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Noise (9/10) and Nature & Green Spaces (8.5/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
9.0
Air Quality
4.7
Public Transport
2.8
Education & Culture
6.5
Nightlife & Dining
5.7
Nature & Green Spaces
8.5
Healthcare
6.7
Taxation
2.8
Annual Sunshine
1.9
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
Fair
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Family
Fair
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Nature
Average
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Retirement
Average
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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Dittingen achieves a compatibility score of 6/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (4.8/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Dittingen excels in Noise (9/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus), Nature & Green Spaces (8.5/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Healthcare (6.7/10, excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Annual Sunshine (1.9/10), Taxation (2.8/10, a higher tax burden than average), Public Transport (2.8/10, limited public transport connections).

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Primarschule & KindergartenSchool

Public Transport

Dittingen DorfBus Stop
HimmelrichBus Stop
Industriezone RiedBus 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 Dittingen or moving to Canton Basel-Landschaft? Our interactive map lets you explore quality of life at the neighborhood level and compare with nearby communes.

Frequently asked questions about Dittingen

What's it like to live in Dittingen? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Dittingen is defined by its quiet, rural character rather than urban convenience. The weakest dimension is sunlight, with an ensoleillement score of just 1.9, and transport access is also limited at 2.8. By contrast, noise levels are remarkably low at 9, and nature access scores 8.5, making the surroundings the commune's clearest strength. Air quality sits at a moderate 4.7, while healthcare reaches 6.7 and education 6.5. Notably, the commune borders Röschenz, Zwingen and Blauen, so nearby villages remain part of daily life. Overall, Dittingen best suits nature lovers and retirees seeking calm, low-density living, though commuters relying on public transport may find the connections restrictive.
How sunny and clean is the air in Dittingen?
Dittingen stands out for its quiet rural setting rather than its sunshine or air quality. Sunlight is the weakest dimension here, with an ensoleillement score of just 1.9, while air quality is also modest at 4.7. By contrast, the commune performs strongly on noise, scoring 9, and on nature at 8.5, which reflects its position near Röschenz, Zwingen and Blauen in the Basel-Country countryside. Transport, at 2.8, and fiscalité, also 2.8, are limited, while education reaches 6.5 and healthcare 6.7. Overall, Dittingen suits nature lovers and retirees seeking calm and green surroundings more than sun-seekers or residents prioritising air purity and connectivity.
How well-connected is Dittingen? Transport, schools, dining
Dittingen is a small commune where connectivity is limited, with a transport score of just 2.8 and fiscal attractiveness also at 2.8. Notably, sunshine is the weakest dimension at 1.9, while air quality sits at 4.7. By contrast, the strongest assets are noise levels at 9 and nature at 8.5, followed by health at 6.7 and education at 6.5. Dining reaches 5.7. Neighboring communes include Röschenz, Zwingen and Blauen. This profile suits nature lovers and retirees seeking quiet surroundings, though daily commuting and schooling options remain modest.
What are the neighboring communes of Dittingen and how big is it?
Dittingen is a small commune of 746 residents in Basel-Country, within the Basel agglomeration. It borders Röschenz, Zwingen, and Blauen. Its weakest dimension is sunshine, scoring just 1.9, alongside limited transport and fiscal appeal, both at 2.8. By contrast, quietness stands out at 9, followed by nature at 8.5, health at 6.7, and education at 6.5. Air quality sits at 4.7, restaurants at 5.7. Meanwhile, the low transport score means car dependence is likely. Given the strong quietness and nature scores, Dittingen best suits nature lovers and retirees seeking calm, small-scale village life rather than young professionals needing frequent transit connections.
Is Dittingen a tax-friendly municipality?
Dittingen is not a tax-friendly municipality, with a fiscalite score of only 2.8. The weakest dimension is ensoleillement at 1.9, followed closely by transport and fiscalite, both at 2.8. By contrast, the commune performs strongly on quietness, scoring 9, and nature, at 8.5. Air quality sits at 4.7, while health reaches 6.7 and education 6.5. Restaurants score 5.7. Meanwhile, the population stands at 746 within the Basel agglomeration. Given this profile, Dittingen suits nature lovers and retirees seeking calm and green surroundings rather than taxpayers prioritizing low rates. Young professionals and families may find the weak transport links and limited fiscal appeal less convenient for daily commuting and long-term budgeting.

Neighboring communes of Dittingen

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 18.4 %20–64 years 59.3 %65 and over 22.3 %
Density
105 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
-5.1 %
Vacant housing
0 %
New dwellings
1.4 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
1.9 %
Tertiary employment
67.7 %

Land use

Built-up area 7.3 %Agricultural land 29.6 %Forest 62.3 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Basel-Landschaft (BL)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.4414, 7.4912
BFS Number
2784
Last updated
7 October 2026

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