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

6.6/ 10
Top 25% in SwitzerlandVery good
Population
5,819
Commune type
Town

Living in Frenkendorf, a commune of 5819 inhabitants in Canton Basel-Landschaft. With an overall score of 6.6/10, this commune is attractive for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Education & Culture (9.8/10) and Healthcare (9.6/10). Its score is in line with the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
8.8
Air Quality
4.5
Public Transport
5.4
Education & Culture
9.8
Nightlife & Dining
8.8
Nature & Green Spaces
5.3
Healthcare
9.6
Taxation
3.2
Annual Sunshine
3.8
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
mediantop
Family
Very goodTop 25% in Switzerland
mediantop
Retirement
Good
mediantop
Nature
Average
mediantop

For families looking to settle in Switzerland, Frenkendorf achieves a compatibility score of 6.8/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Nature profile (6/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Frenkendorf excels in Education & Culture (9.8/10, excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues), Healthcare (9.6/10, excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals), Noise (8.8/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Taxation (3.2/10, a higher tax burden than average), Annual Sunshine (3.8/10), Air Quality (4.5/10, degraded air quality from traffic emissions).

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

OrtsmuseumMuseum
Schule EggSchool
Secundarschule FrenkendorfSchool
Schulanlage Halde / NeufeldSchool
MühleackerSchool

Public Transport

Frenkendorf-FüllinsdorfTrain Station
Frenkendorf DorfplatzBus Stop
BächliackerBus Stop
Schule EggBus Stop
Frenkendorf FriedhofBus Stop
Frenkendorf-Füllinsdorf BahnhofBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Linden-ApothekeDoctor

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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Considering buying property in Frenkendorf 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 Frenkendorf

What's it like to live in Frenkendorf? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Frenkendorf means accepting a clear trade-off. The weakest dimension is fiscal pressure, with a taxation score of just 3.2, followed by limited sunshine at 3.8 and modest air quality at 4.5. These are the practical downsides residents weigh against the commune's strengths. On the positive side, education stands out at 9.8, and healthcare is nearly as strong at 9.6. Noise levels score 8.8, and restaurant options match that figure, while transport sits at a moderate 5.4. Nature access reaches 5.3, so green space is present but not abundant. Neighboring Pratteln, Füllinsdorf and Gempen shape the wider setting. It is worth noting how sharply the high social scores contrast with the low fiscal and environmental ones. Explore the map for the full picture.
How sunny and clean is the air in Frenkendorf?
Frenkendorf stands out for its strong education and healthcare scores, but its sunshine and air quality are far less generous. Sunlight is the weakest environmental dimension here, at just 3.8, while air quality scores 4.5, both below the Swiss average. Nature access, at 5.3, and transport, at 5.4, sit in similar territory. It is worth noting that noise exposure, by contrast, reaches 8.8, suggesting a quieter setting than the modest air and sunshine figures might imply. For residents weighing climate and environmental factors, these lower scores matter. Explore the full environmental breakdown for Frenkendorf on the map to see how each dimension compares.
How well-connected is Frenkendorf? Transport, schools, dining
Frenkendorf stands out for its strong education and dining profile, though transport connectivity is more moderate. The weakest dimension is fiscal attractiveness, scoring just 3.2, followed by low sunshine at 3.8 and air quality at 4.5. Transport sits mid-range at 5.4, suggesting reasonable but not exceptional connections, particularly within the Basel agglomeration. By contrast, education is a clear strength at 9.8, and healthcare follows closely at 9.6. Dining also performs well at 8.8, matching the noise score of 8.8. Nature access is moderate at 5.3. Neighboring communes include Pratteln, Füllinsdorf, and Gempen, which may influence cross-border mobility options. It is worth noting these scores reflect relative performance rather than absolute service levels. Explore the full map for detailed comparisons.
What are the neighboring communes of Frenkendorf and how big is it?
Frenkendorf is a Basel-Country commune of 5,819 residents in the Basel agglomeration, bordered by Pratteln, Füllinsdorf, and Gempen. Its weakest dimension is fiscalité at just 3.2, followed by ensoleillement at 3.8, so the tax burden and limited sunshine stand out. On the stronger side, education reaches 9.8 and santé 9.6, with bruit and resto both at 8.8. Worth flagging that air sits at 4.5 and nature at 5.3, while transport is 5.4. It is worth noting the gap between the commune's excellent education and health profile and its low fiscal appeal. Explore the full dimension breakdown on the map to see how Frenkendorf compares with its neighbors.
Is Frenkendorf a tax-friendly municipality?
Frenkendorf is not a tax-friendly municipality, as its fiscal score of 3.2 is the weakest dimension in its profile. Air quality, at 4.5, and sunshine, at 3.8, also score below average. It is worth noting the commune performs far better on education, which reaches 9.8, and healthcare at 9.6. Noise and restaurant access both sit at 8.8, while transport scores 5.4 and nature 5.3. Neighboring Pratteln, Füllinsdorf, and Gempen offer alternative comparisons within the Basel agglomeration. Explore the full score breakdown for Frenkendorf on the map to see how each dimension shapes the overall picture.

Neighboring communes of Frenkendorf

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 20.1 %20–64 years 60.6 %65 and over 19.3 %
Density
1,406 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+5.1 %
Vacant housing
1.2 %
New dwellings
1.4 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
3.1 %
Tertiary employment
66.4 %

Land use

Built-up area 30.6 %Agricultural land 27.3 %Forest 41.9 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Basel-Landschaft (BL)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.5004, 7.6928
BFS Number
2824
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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