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Quality of life in Aesch (LU) (Lucerne): scores, review and neighborhoods

5.7/ 10
Fair
Population
1,272
Commune type
Village

Living in Aesch (LU), a commune of 1272 inhabitants in Canton Lucerne. With an overall score of 5.7/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Nature & Green Spaces (8.9/10) and Noise (8.2/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
8.2
Air Quality
4.0
Public Transport
1.9
Education & Culture
5.1
Nightlife & Dining
7.4
Nature & Green Spaces
8.9
Healthcare
7.1
Taxation
4.5
Annual Sunshine
4.2
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
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Retirement
Fair
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Nature
Fair
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Family
Average
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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Aesch (LU) achieves a compatibility score of 6.2/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (5.2/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Aesch (LU) excels in Nature & Green Spaces (8.9/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Noise (8.2/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus), Nightlife & Dining (7.4/10, a rich selection of restaurants, bars, and entertainment).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Public Transport (1.9/10, limited public transport connections), Air Quality (4/10, degraded air quality from traffic emissions), Annual Sunshine (4.2/10).

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Key Infrastructure

Public Transport

Aesch KreuzBus Stop
Aesch VorderdorfBus Stop
Aesch BergBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Arztpraxis Aesch AGDoctor

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 Lucerne as a Family
Young Professional
Where to Live in Lucerne as a Young Professional
Retirement
Where to Live in Lucerne in Retirement
Nature
Where to Live in Lucerne Close to Nature
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Frequently asked questions about Aesch (LU)

What's it like to live in Aesch (LU)? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Aesch (LU) means trading urban convenience for quiet and green surroundings. Transport access is the weakest dimension at just 1.9, followed by air quality at 4.0, so a car is effectively necessary and air readings lag behind. Fiscal pressure sits at 4.5 and sunshine at 4.2, both modest. It is worth noting the strengths: noise stays low at 8.2, healthcare reaches 7.1, restaurants 7.4, and nature leads at 8.9. Neighboring Schongau, Beinwil am See, and Hitzkirch share this rural Lucerne character. This profile suits nature lovers and retirees seeking calm and green space over connectivity.
How sunny and clean is the air in Aesch (LU)?
Aesch (LU) stands out for its quiet rural character within the Lucerne agglomeration. Air quality scores a modest 4, while sunshine sits at 4.2, so neither dimension ranks among its strengths. It is worth noting that noise performs far better at 8.2, and nature reaches 8.9, both clearly above the air and sunshine figures. Transport, at 1.9, is the weakest score, reflecting limited connectivity. Neighboring communes include Schongau, Beinwil am See, and Hitzkirch. One observation stands out: the gap between strong nature and noise scores and weaker air and sunshine values shapes daily life here. This profile best suits nature lovers and retirees seeking calm surroundings rather than those prioritizing bright skies or easy transit access.
How well-connected is Aesch (LU)? Transport, schools, dining
Aesch (LU) stands out for its quiet, rural character rather than its connections to the wider region. Transport links are the weakest dimension here, scoring just 1.9, so a car is effectively essential for daily commuting. Air quality (4.0) and sunshine (4.2) also sit on the lower side, while fiscal attractiveness (4.5) is modest. Education scores 5.1, adequate but not a draw in itself. Where Aesch performs strongly is nature (8.9), noise quiet (8.2), dining (7.4) and healthcare access (7.1). It is worth noting that this profile points clearly toward nature lovers and retirees seeking calm, green surroundings, while young professionals dependent on public transport should look elsewhere.
What are the neighboring communes of Aesch (LU) and how big is it?
Aesch (LU) is a small commune of 1,272 residents in the Lucerne agglomeration, and what distinguishes it is its quiet, nature-oriented setting. It borders three neighboring communes: Schongau, Beinwil am See, and Hitzkirch. On the weaker side, transport connectivity scores just 1.9, with air quality at 4.0 and sunshine at 4.2. It is worth noting the stronger dimensions: nature reaches 8.9, noise sits at 8.2, and restaurants score 7.4, while health comes in at 7.1. Given this profile, Aesch (LU) best suits nature lovers and retirees seeking calm surroundings rather than commuters dependent on frequent public transport links.
Is Aesch (LU) a tax-friendly municipality?
Aesch (LU) stands out for its quiet, green setting rather than for tax advantages. On fiscal attractiveness, the commune scores 4.5, a middling result that reflects a fairly ordinary tax burden within Lucerne canton. Transport links are the weakest dimension at 1.9, so car dependency is likely, while air quality sits at 4.0 and sunshine at 4.2. The strongest assets are nature at 8.9 and low noise at 8.2, with restaurants at 7.4 and healthcare at 7.1. It is worth noting that education reaches 5.1. Overall, Aesch suits nature lovers and retirees seeking calm more than young professionals chasing tax savings.

Neighboring communes of Aesch (LU)

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 18.5 %20–64 years 63 %65 and over 18.5 %
Density
273 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+29.8 %
Vacant housing
0.8 %
New dwellings
5.0 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
1 %
Tertiary employment
37.8 %

Land use

Built-up area 11.4 %Agricultural land 66.2 %Forest 18.9 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Lucerne (LU)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.2568, 8.2456
BFS Number
1021
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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