Living in Schönenwerd, a commune of 4690 inhabitants in Canton Solothurn. With an overall score of 6.1/10, this commune is attractive for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Education & Culture (9.2/10) and Nightlife & Dining (8.8/10). Its score is in line with the 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.
For families looking to settle in Switzerland, Schönenwerd achieves a compatibility score of 6.3/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Nature profile (5.7/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.
Strengths: Schönenwerd excels in Education & Culture (9.2/10, excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues), Nightlife & Dining (8.8/10, a rich selection of restaurants, bars, and entertainment), Healthcare (8.6/10, excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals).
Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Taxation (2.1/10, a higher tax burden than average), Annual Sunshine (3.3/10), Air Quality (3.5/10, degraded air quality from traffic emissions).
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Four guides by lifestyle profile and three analyses of this area's strongest criteria.
Considering buying property in Schönenwerd or moving to Canton Solothurn? Our interactive map lets you explore quality of life at the neighborhood level and compare with nearby communes.
Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021
Data: FSO, geo.admin.ch, OSM. Scores normalised 0-10