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

5.5/ 10
Fair
Population
1,664
Commune type
Village

Living in Härkingen, a commune of 1664 inhabitants in Canton Solothurn. With an overall score of 5.5/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Education & Culture (7.7/10) and Nature & Green Spaces (7.3/10). Its score is in line with the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
6.4
Air Quality
5.2
Public Transport
2.4
Education & Culture
7.7
Nightlife & Dining
5.7
Nature & Green Spaces
7.3
Healthcare
7.0
Taxation
3.1
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
Average
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Retirement
Average
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Nature
Average
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For families looking to settle in Switzerland, Härkingen achieves a compatibility score of 5.8/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Young Professional profile (4.8/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Härkingen excels in Education & Culture (7.7/10, excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues), Nature & Green Spaces (7.3/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Healthcare (7/10, excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Public Transport (2.4/10, limited public transport connections), Taxation (3.1/10, a higher tax burden than average), Annual Sunshine (4.3/10).

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Schule HärkingenSchool
Primarschule HärkingenSchool
Primarschule HärkingenSchool

Public Transport

PflugBus Stop
LammBus Stop
PfannenstielBus Stop
LischmatteBus Stop
Härkingen BriefzentrumBus Stop
AltgrabenBus 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 Härkingen 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 Härkingen

What's it like to live in Härkingen? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Härkingen means accepting a trade-off: transport access scores only 2.4, the weakest dimension, while education reaches 7.7, the strongest. Fiscal pressure is comparatively high at 3.1, yet nature sits at a comfortable 7.3. Air quality registers 5.2, and noise comes in at 6.4, so everyday calm is moderate rather than guaranteed. Ensoleillement is modest at 4.3, worth flagging for anyone sensitive to grey skies. Healthcare scores 7, restaurants 5.7, rounding out a profile that leans residential. Neighboring Neuendorf, Gunzgen and Egerkingen sit close by, which matters given the weak transport score. It is worth noting the population of 1,664 keeps things small. Explore the full score breakdown on the map to judge the fit yourself.
How sunny and clean is the air in Härkingen?
With a transport score of only 2.4, Härkingen offers limited public mobility options, which may concern residents relying on connections rather than cars. Air quality sits at a moderate 5.2, suggesting acceptable but not exceptional conditions. It is worth noting that sunshine reaches just 4.3, meaning overcast days are relatively common compared to sunnier regions. On the positive side, education scores a strong 7.7, and nature access follows closely at 7.3, both indicating good local amenities. Noise levels register at 6.4, a middling figure, while healthcare stands at 7.0. Worth flagging is the low fiscal score of 3.1, which may offset some environmental advantages. Explore the full score breakdown for Härkingen on the map to see how these dimensions compare with nearby communes.
How well-connected is Härkingen? Transport, schools, dining
Härkingen's transport score of 2.4 is its most striking figure, suggesting limited public transport connections relative to other dimensions. It is worth noting that fiscal pressure is also notable at 3.1, while sunshine sits at a moderate 4.3. On the positive side, education scores a strong 7.7, and nature reaches 7.3. Healthcare follows at 7.0, with dining at 5.7 and noise at 6.4. Air quality, at 5.2, falls between the weaker and stronger results. Neighboring communes include Neuendorf, Gunzgen, and Egerkingen, which may influence access to wider amenities. For a fuller picture of how these scores interact across the commune, explore the details on the map.
What are the neighboring communes of Härkingen and how big is it?
With a transport score of just 2.4, Härkingen stands out as a commune where mobility options are notably limited. On the plus side, education reaches 7.7, and nature sits at 7.3, both well above the transport figure. Air quality, at 5.2, falls in the middle range, while fiscal pressure is comparatively high at 3.1. The commune counts 1,664 residents and belongs to the Aarau-Olten agglomeration. It borders three neighboring communes: Neuendorf, Gunzgen, and Egerkingen. Worth flagging, these neighbors sit within the same Solothurn canton context. Explore the full score breakdown and surrounding area details on the map.
Is Härkingen a tax-friendly municipality?
With a fiscal attractiveness score of only 3.1, Härkingen ranks among the weaker performers on this dimension. Transport accessibility is similarly modest at 2.4, which may weigh on everyday mobility. On a brighter note, education stands at 7.7, and nature reaches 7.3, suggesting solid public amenities and green surroundings. Air quality sits at 5.2, a middling figure, while noise registers 6.4. It is worth noting that health scores 7.0, indicating decent local provision. Restaurants come in at 5.7, and sunshine at 4.3, both moderate. Worth flagging is the gap between strong education and nature scores and the low fiscal and transport values. Explore the full breakdown on the map to see how these dimensions compare.

Neighboring communes of Härkingen

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 20.3 %20–64 years 66.1 %65 and over 13.7 %
Density
297 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+23.0 %
Vacant housing
2.9 %
New dwellings
7.4 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
1.5 %
Tertiary employment
89.1 %

Land use

Built-up area 27 %Agricultural land 51.2 %Forest 21.8 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Solothurn (SO)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.3053, 7.8170
BFS Number
2402
Last updated
7 October 2026

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