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Quality of life in Fulenbach (Solothurn): scores, review and neighborhoods

5.7/ 10
Fair
Population
1,722
Commune type
Village

Living in Fulenbach, a commune of 1722 inhabitants in Canton Solothurn. With an overall score of 5.7/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Noise (8.1/10) and Education & Culture (7.9/10). Its score is in line with the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
8.1
Air Quality
4.8
Public Transport
2.7
Education & Culture
7.9
Nightlife & Dining
6.6
Nature & Green Spaces
7.8
Healthcare
6.6
Taxation
2.3
Annual Sunshine
4.3
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 families looking to settle in Switzerland, Fulenbach achieves a compatibility score of 6/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Young Professional profile (5.1/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Fulenbach excels in Noise (8.1/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus), Education & Culture (7.9/10, excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues), Nature & Green Spaces (7.8/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Taxation (2.3/10, a higher tax burden than average), Public Transport (2.7/10, limited public transport connections), Annual Sunshine (4.3/10).

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Schulhaus SalzmattSchool

Public Transport

BoningerstrasseBus Stop
Fulenbach OberdorfBus Stop
WolfwilerstrasseBus Stop
AaretränkeBus Stop

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 Fulenbach or moving to Canton Solothurn? Our interactive map lets you explore quality of life at the neighborhood level and compare with nearby communes.

Frequently asked questions about Fulenbach

What's it like to live in Fulenbach? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Fulenbach offers a notably quiet environment, with a noise score of 8.1 standing out as its strongest quality-of-life asset. Air quality, at 4.8, is moderate, while nature access scores a solid 7.8, giving residents reasonable green surroundings. Education is another relative strength at 7.9, and healthcare sits at 6.6. The weaker side appears in transport, which scores just 2.7, and fiscal attractiveness at 2.3, suggesting limited public mobility options and higher relative tax pressure. Neighboring communes Wolfwil, Murgenthal, and Wynau share this Aarau-Olten agglomeration setting. Thus, Fulenbach suits those prioritizing calm and schooling over connectivity. Explore the full score breakdown on the map to see how each dimension compares.
How sunny and clean is the air in Fulenbach?
Fulenbach records a noise score of 8.1, its most striking figure, alongside air quality at 4.8. For a commune of 1,722 residents, nature stands out at 7.8 and education at 7.9, making the outdoor environment and local schooling the strongest dimensions. Air quality, by contrast, sits lower at 4.8, and sunshine is moderate at 4.3. Thus, while the commune offers considerable natural calm, atmospheric cleanliness and solar exposure are more limited. Neighboring Wolfwil, Murgenthal, and Wynau share this Aarau-Olten agglomeration setting. Explore the map for detailed environmental scores.
How well-connected is Fulenbach? Transport, schools, dining
With a noise score of 8.1, Fulenbach stands out as a notably quiet commune of 1,722 residents. Air quality (4.8) and nature (7.8) are the strongest dimensions here, making the surrounding landscape a clear asset for daily life. Education also scores well at 7.9, while dining reaches 6.6. The weaker side is transport, at just 2.7, so connections toward the Aarau-Olten agglomeration are more limited. Neighboring communes include Wolfwil, Murgenthal, and Wynau, which shape the local context. Thus, Fulenbach suits those prioritizing calm and green surroundings over rapid transit links. Explore the detailed scores on the map to see how each dimension compares.
What are the neighboring communes of Fulenbach and how big is it?
With a nature score of 7.8 and an air score of 4.8, Fulenbach stands out for its green surroundings. The commune is home to 1,722 residents and sits within the Aarau-Olten agglomeration in the canton of Solothurn. Its neighboring communes are Wolfwil, Murgenthal, and Wynau. Additionally, education scores 7.9, while transport is more limited at 2.7, reflecting the rural character of the area. Thus, Fulenbach combines access to nature with a small population base. Explore the map to see how these scores and neighboring communes compare in detail.
Is Fulenbach a tax-friendly municipality?
Fulenbach's most striking score is its low fiscal attractiveness of 2.3, which suggests the commune is not especially tax-friendly compared with other Swiss municipalities. The strongest dimensions here are noise with 8.1 and education with 7.9, reflecting a quiet setting and solid local schooling. Air quality stands at 4.8, while nature reaches 7.8, so environmental conditions are mixed. Transport is notably weak at 2.7, and healthcare and dining both sit at 6.6. Thus, for households prioritising low taxes, Fulenbach may not be the most advantageous choice. Explore the full score details on the map to see how these figures compare with neighbouring communes such as Wolfwil, Murgenthal, and Wynau.

Neighboring communes of Fulenbach

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 20.8 %20–64 years 60.5 %65 and over 18.7 %
Density
398 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+9.1 %
Vacant housing
6.5 %
New dwellings
19.1 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
3.4 %
Tertiary employment
61.7 %

Land use

Built-up area 17.2 %Agricultural land 49.9 %Forest 29.3 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Solothurn (SO)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.2797, 7.8287
BFS Number
2575
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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