Living in Magden
Magden is a compact municipality in Aargau, Switzerland, home to 3,894 people in the German-speaking area. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are nature lovers (top 6%, #89 of 1,577), early retirees (top 20%, #153 of 798), climate-conscious movers (top 21%, #190 of 933).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Magden
- It is part of Greater Basel, 18 km from the city centre.
- The border with Germany is 5 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 26 min and sets around 16:40; in late June it sets around 21:30.
How Magden ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Switzerland. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Detailed module: 28 official Swiss factors (Federal Statistical Office portraits, ESTV tax burden), regional Eurostat health, income and safety figures and geographic measures.
| Profile | Score | In Switzerland | In Aargau | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 46 | #442 of 766 | #86 of 112 | Map |
| Low-income household | 0 | #605 of 617 | #76 of 76 | Map |
| Low-income family | 14 | #530 of 579 | #73 of 75 | Map |
| Single parent | not ranked: below the minimum for too few residents | – | Map | |
| Pensioner couple | 64 | #229 of 933 | #59 of 106 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 55 | #305 of 694 | #75 of 96 | Map |
| Early retiree | 64 | #153 of 798 | #25 of 88 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for too few residents | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for too few residents | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for too few residents | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | not ranked: below the minimum for too few residents | – | Map | |
| Commuter | 21 | #750 of 875 | #113 of 121 | Map |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for too few residents | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for too few residents | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 3 | #651 of 687 | #73 of 76 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 7 | #837 of 926 | #100 of 106 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for too few residents | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | not ranked: below the minimum for too few residents | – | Map | |
| Healthcare-first mover | 64 | #171 of 718 | #39 of 98 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 67 | #89 of 1,577 | #22 of 180 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 48 | #1,039 of 1,428 | #37 of 161 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 26 | #980 of 1,224 | #144 of 167 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | not ranked: below the minimum for foundation | – | Map | |
| Lottery winner | 61 | #225 of 2,172 | #35 of 210 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 73 | #190 of 933 | #23 of 106 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for sea or lake shore | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 63 | #297 of 933 | #59 of 106 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for too few residents | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Residents by year
−0.8% from 2019 to 2024. Bars start at zero.
Nearby
- Olsberg 2 km
- Maisprach 2 km
- Rheinfelden 3 km
- Wintersingen 4 km
- Nusshof 4 km
- Arisdorf 4 km
- Hersberg 4 km
- Möhlin 4 km
Data: Swiss FSO regional portraits, ESTV tax burden 2018, Eurostat GISCO LAU; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.