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

5.8/ 10
Fair
Population
1,559
Commune type
Village

Living in Egolzwil, a commune of 1559 inhabitants in Canton Lucerne. With an overall score of 5.8/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Noise (8.5/10) and Nature & Green Spaces (8.2/10). Its score is in line with the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
8.5
Air Quality
4.7
Public Transport
1.6
Education & Culture
7.0
Nightlife & Dining
7.6
Nature & Green Spaces
8.2
Healthcare
5.7
Taxation
4.1
Annual Sunshine
4.6
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.

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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Egolzwil achieves a compatibility score of 6.2/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (5.3/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Egolzwil excels in Noise (8.5/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus), Nature & Green Spaces (8.2/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Nightlife & Dining (7.6/10, a rich selection of restaurants, bars, and entertainment).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Public Transport (1.6/10, limited public transport connections), Taxation (4.1/10, a higher tax burden than average), Annual Sunshine (4.6/10).

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Key Infrastructure

Public Transport

Wauwil UnterdorfBus Stop
MaschinenfabrikBus 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 Egolzwil or moving to Canton Lucerne? Our interactive map lets you explore quality of life at the neighborhood level and compare with nearby communes.

Frequently asked questions about Egolzwil

What's it like to live in Egolzwil? Resident impressions and quality of life
Egolzwil scores 8.5 for noise and 8.2 for nature, making tranquility and green surroundings its standout strengths. Air quality sits at 4.7, while transport is the weakest dimension at just 1.6, so car dependence is likely. Education (7) and dining options (7.6) are solid, whereas healthcare (5.7), sunshine (4.6), and fiscal attractiveness (4.1) are moderate. Neighboring Wauwil, Nebikon, and Schötz are nearby for additional amenities. Thus, living here means trading convenient public transport and lower taxes for quiet, nature-rich surroundings.
How sunny and clean is the air in Egolzwil?
Egolzwil's most striking score is its noise level at 8.5, reflecting a notably quiet setting. Air quality, however, is moderate at 4.7, and sunshine sits at 4.6, so clean air and bright days are not the commune's strongest assets. The real strengths lie in nature, scoring 8.2, and education at 7. Thus, residents gain considerable green surroundings and solid schooling. On the weaker side, transport is very limited at 1.6, and fiscal pressure is comparatively high at 4.1. Furthermore, healthcare access scores 5.7. The main tradeoff is clear: Egolzwil offers quiet, nature-rich living with good education, but weaker air quality, modest sunshine, and poor transport connections.
How well-connected is Egolzwil? Transport, schools, dining
Egolzwil scores 1.6 for transport, its weakest dimension by a clear margin, so connections to the wider Lucerne agglomeration are limited. Education is stronger at 7, and dining reaches 7.6, giving residents solid local options for schooling and meals. Additionally, air quality sits at 4.7 and fiscal pressure at 4.1, both middling. Thus the commune pairs good education and dining with weak transit links. Furthermore, its neighbors Wauwil, Nebikon, and Schötz sit nearby, though the low transport score suggests car reliance. The main tradeoff is clear: strong local education and dining against notably poor transport connectivity.
What are the neighboring communes of Egolzwil and how big is it?
Egolzwil scores a striking 8.5 for quiet, its strongest dimension, followed closely by nature at 8.2. These strengths make it an appealing small commune of 1,559 residents in the Lucerne agglomeration. Its neighbors are Wauwil, Nebikon, and Schötz, placing it within a cluster of similar communities. Transport, however, is the weakest dimension at just 1.6, and air quality sits at 4.7, with fiscalite at 4.1. Thus, Egolzwil offers a peaceful, nature-rich setting with three nearby communes, but residents trade off weaker public transport connections and lower air quality scores against that tranquility.
Is Egolzwil a tax-friendly municipality?
Egolzwil's most striking score is its 8.5 for noise, indicating a very quiet setting. The commune performs best on nature (8.2) and restaurants (7.6), while transport is the weakest dimension at just 1.6. On taxation specifically, Egolzwil scores 4.1, a below-average result that suggests it is not especially tax-friendly compared with other Swiss municipalities. Additionally, air quality (4.7) and sunshine (4.6) sit in the lower range. Thus, the main tradeoff is clear: Egolzwil offers exceptional quiet and strong nature access, but residents accept weaker public transport connections and a less favourable tax position. Neighbours include Wauwil, Nebikon and Schötz.

Neighboring communes of Egolzwil

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 20.5 %20–64 years 66.9 %65 and over 12.6 %
Density
362 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+16.7 %
Vacant housing
1.3 %
New dwellings
6.7 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
0.9 %
Tertiary employment
63.4 %

Land use

Built-up area 17.6 %Agricultural land 58.3 %Forest 22.9 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Lucerne (LU)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.1853, 8.0015
BFS Number
1127
Last updated
7 October 2026

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