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Quality of life in Baar (Zug): scores, review and neighborhoods

7.4/ 10
Top 1% in SwitzerlandExceptional
Population
21,507
Commune type
Town

Living in Baar, a commune of 21507 inhabitants in Canton Zug. With an overall score of 7.4/10, this commune is attractive for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Taxation (10/10) and Healthcare (9.8/10). Its score is in line with the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
8.1
Air Quality
4.1
Public Transport
6.2
Education & Culture
9.7
Nightlife & Dining
9.3
Nature & Green Spaces
5.4
Healthcare
9.8
Taxation
10.0
Annual Sunshine
4.0
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.

Baar's national strengths

Top 1% of Switzerland · Taxation ↗
Per our methodology ↗

2027 distinction

  • Top 10%Access to healthcare9.8 · score when frozen

VivaMap Ranking 2027, data frozen on 14/10/2026. Rule: at most X% of the 2121 rated municipalities do as well or better.

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Recommended Profiles

Young Professional
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Family
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Retirement
ExcellentTop 5% in Switzerland
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Nature
Fair
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For young professionals looking to settle in Switzerland, Baar achieves a compatibility score of 7.5/10. Key strengths for this profile include Public Transport and Nightlife & Dining. The Nature profile (6.3/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Baar excels in Taxation (10/10, a favorable tax burden compared to the Swiss average), Healthcare (9.8/10, excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals), Education & Culture (9.7/10, excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Annual Sunshine (4/10), Air Quality (4.1/10, degraded air quality from traffic emissions).

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Bibliothek BaarLibrary
Bibliothek BaarLibrary
Kino LuxCinema / Theatre
Oberstufenschulhaus SennweidSchool
Sternmatt IISchool
International School of Zug and LuzernSchool
SEB SennweidSchool
Primarschulhaus + Kindergarten SennweidSchool

Public Transport

BaarTrain Station
Baar LindenparkTrain Station
LittiTrain Station
Baar NeufeldTrain Station
LättichstrasseBus Stop
ChriesimattBus Stop
Hof HimmelrichBus Stop
EWBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Zuger KantonsspitalHospital
Schweizerische AlzheimervereinigungMedical Centre
Ambulante Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie ZugDoctor
Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie ZugDoctor
Rathaus ApothekeDoctor
Zahnarztpraxis Dr. Nina van SprundelDoctor
EigenmannDoctor
Praxis-Baar - Dr. med.univ. Danijela StrametzDoctor

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 Zurich as a Family
Young Professional
Where to Live in Zurich as a Young Professional
Retirement
Where to Live in Zurich in Retirement
Nature
Where to Live in Zurich Close to Nature
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Considering buying property in Baar or moving to Canton Zug? Our interactive map lets you explore quality of life at the neighborhood level and compare with nearby communes.

Frequently asked questions about Baar

What's it like to live in Baar? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Baar means trading some of the quiet and green space of Neuheim, Steinhausen and Kappel am Albis for notably stronger transport links and dining options. With 21,507 residents, Baar scores 6.2 for transport and 9.3 for restaurants, both well above what its smaller neighbours typically offer. Its strongest dimensions are healthcare at 9.8 and education at 9.7, supported by very favourable taxation at 10. Meanwhile, air quality sits at just 4.1 and noise at 8.1, so the commune feels more urban than its surroundings. Nature access is moderate at 5.4, and sunshine is limited at 4. This profile suits young professionals and families prioritising services, schools and connectivity over a quiet, nature-focused setting.
How sunny and clean is the air in Baar?
Baar records notably stronger education (9.7) and healthcare (9.8) scores than its neighbors Steinhausen, Neuheim and Kappel am Albis, yet its environmental profile is more mixed. Air quality sits at just 4.1, below what a commune of 21,507 residents might suggest, while sunshine reaches only 4.0 — modest for the Zug valley, where surrounding hills and frequent cloud cover limit bright hours. By contrast, noise exposure is comparatively low at 8.1, and the transport score of 6.2 reflects solid regional connections. Nature access, at 5.4, is adequate rather than generous. Overall, Baar suits families and young professionals who value schooling, medical infrastructure and fiscal advantages over clean-air or sun-seeking priorities.
How well-connected is Baar? Transport, schools, dining
Baar is better connected than its neighbors Steinhausen, Neuheim, and Kappel am Albis, with transport scoring 6.2 and dining at 9.3. Its strongest dimensions are education at 9.7 and healthcare at 9.8, reflecting solid public infrastructure for a commune of 21,507 residents within the Zurich agglomeration. Notably, fiscal attractiveness reaches 10, the highest value in its profile. By contrast, air quality sits at 4.1 and sunshine at 4, suggesting environmental trade-offs typical of a densely settled area. Nature access scores 5.4, lower than the quieter surrounding villages. This profile suits families and young professionals who prioritize schools, healthcare, and tax advantages over green space and clean air.
What are the neighboring communes of Baar and how big is it?
Baar, with 21,507 residents, is considerably larger than its neighbors Steinhausen, Neuheim, and Kappel am Albis. Its transport score of 6.2 and dining score of 9.3 reflect a well-connected, service-rich commune. Meanwhile, education stands at 9.7 and healthcare at 9.8, both notably strong. By contrast, air quality is weaker at 4.1, and nature reaches only 5.4, so green space is less of a draw here. The fiscal score of 10 is the standout figure. Given this mix, Baar best suits young professionals who value connectivity, amenities, and low taxes over quiet natural surroundings.
Is Baar a tax-friendly municipality?
Baar stands out as more tax-friendly than its neighbors Steinhausen, Neuheim, and Kappel am Albis, with a fiscalite score of 10. For a municipality of over 21,000 residents, that strength pairs with excellent healthcare (9.8) and education (9.7), though air quality (4.1) and sunshine (4.0) are comparatively modest. Transport links score 6.2, while dining reaches 9.3. Meanwhile, nature access sits at 5.4, below what surrounding rural communes typically offer. Notably, the combination of top-tier taxation, strong services, and solid transport connections makes Baar especially suitable for young professionals and families prioritizing financial efficiency and everyday convenience over green space or a quieter, nature-focused setting.

Neighboring communes of Baar

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 20.1 %20–64 years 63.1 %65 and over 16.8 %
Density
991 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+13.0 %
Vacant housing
0.5 %
New dwellings
2.2 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
2.1 %
Tertiary employment
81.6 %

Land use

Built-up area 22 %Agricultural land 52.4 %Forest 24.8 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Zug (ZG)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.1917, 8.5356
BFS Number
1701
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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