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Quality of life in Schötz (Lucerne) — scores, review and neighborhoods

5.2/ 10
Fair
Population
4,310
Commune type
Village

Living in Schötz, a commune of 4310 inhabitants in Canton Lucerne — with an overall score of 5.2/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Nature & Green Spaces (9.2/10) and Noise (8.9/10). Its score is in line with the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
8.9
Air Quality
5.7
Public Transport
0.7
Education & Culture
5.2
Nightlife & Dining
4.0
Nature & Green Spaces
9.2
Healthcare
4.9
Taxation
3.9
Annual Sunshine
4.6
Cantonal average

Recommended Profiles

Young Professional
Fair
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Nature
Fair
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Family
Average
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Retirement
Average
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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Schötz achieves a compatibility score of 6.5/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (4.3/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Schötz excels in Nature & Green Spaces (9.2/10) — a green environment with many accessible green spaces, Noise (8.9/10) — a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus.

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Public Transport (0.7/10) — limited public transport connections, Taxation (3.9/10) — a higher tax burden than average, Nightlife & Dining (4/10) — limited dining and nightlife options.

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Wiggertaler MuseumMuseum
Museum RonmühleMuseum
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek SchötzLibrary

Public Transport

GlängBus Stop
St. MauritzBus Stop
MoosbrückeBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Hausarztpraxis Dr. PembergerDoctor

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 Schötz

What's it like to live in Schötz? Resident impressions and quality of life
Schötz offers a distinctly rural quality of life compared to its neighbors Alberswil, Nebikon, and Egolzwil. The commune's weakest dimension is public transport connectivity at 0.3, reflecting its peripheral location within the Lucerne agglomeration. Education and dining options also score modestly at 2.9 and 1.6 respectively. By contrast, nature access stands out at 9.2, while air and noise quality score well at 6.9 and 8.9. Residents benefit from excellent environmental conditions and abundant green space, though this comes at the cost of limited urban amenities and transit options. For those prioritizing natural surroundings and tranquility over convenience, Schötz delivers a compelling trade-off.
How sunny and clean is the air in Schötz?
Schötz trails its neighbors Alberswil, Nebikon, and Egolzwil in sunshine exposure, scoring 4.6 on ensoleillement compared to regional averages. Air quality presents a similar challenge at 6.9, indicating moderate pollution levels. By contrast, Schötz excels in noise management with 8.9 and nature access at 9.2, reflecting its rural Lucerne setting. The commune's environmental profile thus reveals a tradeoff: while atmospheric and light conditions remain moderate, the low noise pollution and abundant natural surroundings offer compelling outdoor living advantages for residents seeking peaceful greenspace over maximum solar exposure.
How well-connected is Schötz? Transport, schools, dining
Schötz lags behind its neighbors Alberswil, Nebikon, and Egolzwil in transport connectivity, scoring just 0.3 on accessibility. Education presents another challenge at 2.9, while dining options remain limited at 1.6. By contrast, the commune excels in environmental quality, with a noise score of 8.9 and nature access reaching 9.2—among its strongest dimensions. Healthcare services offer moderate support at 4.7. The core tradeoff is clear: Schötz prioritizes natural amenities and tranquility over urban convenience, making it better suited for those valuing countryside living than those seeking robust public services and dining variety.
What are the neighboring communes of Schötz and how big is it?
Schötz, a commune of 4,310 residents in Lucerne's agglomeration, sits alongside three neighbors: Alberswil, Nebikon, and Egolzwil. While the commune struggles in public transport connectivity with a score of 0.3, it excels in environmental quality. Its nature score reaches 9.2, reflecting outstanding natural surroundings, meanwhile its noise pollution rating of 8.9 indicates a notably peaceful setting. Education services lag considerably at 2.9. The core tradeoff here is clear: Schötz prioritizes environmental tranquility and landscape preservation over urban accessibility and educational infrastructure, making it appealing primarily to those seeking rural serenity rather than convenience.
Is Schötz a tax-friendly municipality?
Compared to its neighbors Alberswil, Nebikon, and Egolzwil, Schötz presents a moderate fiscal profile. The commune's tax favorability score of 3.9 indicates it ranks below average in canton Lucerne for tax competitiveness. This represents a notable weakness relative to municipalities seeking tax optimization. Meanwhile, Schötz compensates with exceptional environmental strengths: nature scores 9.2 and noise pollution just 8.9, making it highly attractive for quality-of-life considerations. The fundamental tradeoff here is clear—while Schötz may not offer tax advantages for budget-conscious households, its superior natural environment and low noise levels appeal to those prioritizing livability over fiscal savings.

Neighboring communes of Schötz

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 23.9 %20–64 years 63.6 %65 and over 12.6 %
Density
297 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+20.2 %
Vacant housing
1.1 %
New dwellings
10.5 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
1.2 %
Tertiary employment
54.8 %

Land use

Built-up area 10.8 %Agricultural land 67.7 %Forest 19.8 %

Source: FSO — Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Lucerne (LU)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.1657, 7.9759
BFS Number
1143
Last updated
17 July 2026

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

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