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Quality of life in Andwil (SG) (St. Gallen): scores, review and neighborhoods

6.1/ 10
Good
Population
1,862
Commune type
Village

Living in Andwil (SG), a commune of 1862 inhabitants in Canton St. Gallen. With an overall score of 6.1/10, this commune is attractive for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Nature & Green Spaces (8.3/10) and Noise (8.2/10). Its score is in line with the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
8.2
Air Quality
6.0
Public Transport
2.9
Education & Culture
7.0
Nightlife & Dining
7.5
Nature & Green Spaces
8.3
Healthcare
7.3
Taxation
4.2
Annual Sunshine
3.3
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
Good
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Retirement
Good
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Family
Good
mediantop
Nature
Good
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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Andwil (SG) achieves a compatibility score of 6.4/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (5.6/10) is the weakest of the four, while still sitting above the Swiss median.

Strengths: Andwil (SG) excels in Nature & Green Spaces (8.3/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Noise (8.2/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus), Nightlife & Dining (7.5/10, a rich selection of restaurants, bars, and entertainment).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Public Transport (2.9/10, limited public transport connections), Annual Sunshine (3.3/10), Taxation (4.2/10, a higher tax burden than average).

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

OrtsmuseumMuseum
OrtsmuseumMuseum
Pfadi HinterbergCinema / Theatre

Public Transport

OtmarseggBus Stop
Andwil PostBus Stop

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

Frequently asked questions about Andwil (SG)

What's it like to live in Andwil (SG)? Resident impressions and quality of life
Compared with Gossau (SG), Waldkirch, and Gaiserwald, Andwil (SG) trades some accessibility for quiet and green surroundings. Its strongest asset is nature, scoring 8.3, closely followed by noise at 8.2, so everyday life leans calm and outdoor-oriented. Air quality sits at 6, while restaurants reach 7.5 and healthcare 7.3, giving a reasonably rounded local base. Education scores 7, yet fiscal attractiveness is only 4.2, and sunshine is a weak 3.3. Transport is the clear constraint at 2.9, so a car or patience matters. It is worth noting the main tradeoff: exceptional peace and landscape against limited mobility, modest tax appeal, and dull light.
How sunny and clean is the air in Andwil (SG)?
Compared with Gossau (SG), Waldkirch, and Gaiserwald, Andwil (SG) offers a quieter environmental profile. Its air quality scores a solid 6, while noise sits at 8.2, both strong points relative to its St. Gallen agglomeration neighbors. It is worth noting that sunshine is far weaker at 3.3, the commune's lowest environmental score, so bright days are limited. Nature reaches 8.3 and health 7.3, yet transport lags at 2.9, and fiscal pressure is comparatively high at 4.2. One observation stands out: Andwil trades sunshine and mobility for calm, cleaner air. The main tradeoff is clear: residents gain quiet and green surroundings, but accept modest sunshine and weaker transport links.
How well-connected is Andwil (SG)? Transport, schools, dining
Compared with Gossau (SG), Waldkirch, and Gaiserwald, Andwil (SG) trades connectivity for calm. Its strongest asset is nature at 8.3, closely followed by noise at 8.2, so daily life stays quiet and green. Dining holds up well at 7.5, and healthcare at 7.3 sits just above education at 7.0, giving residents solid local anchors. It is worth noting the weak side: transport scores only 2.9, the lowest dimension here, while fiscal pressure at 4.2 and sunshine at 3.3 add further limits. Air quality at 6.0 lands mid-range. The main tradeoff is clear: Andwil offers a peaceful, well-served residential base, but weaker transit links mean car reliance for commutes toward St. Gallen.
What are the neighboring communes of Andwil (SG) and how big is it?
Andwil (SG) sits quieter and greener than its neighbors Gossau (SG), Waldkirch, and Gaiserwald, with a nature score of 8.3 and a noise score of 8.2 that rank among its strongest assets. It is worth noting that this small commune of 1,862 residents, part of the St. Gallen agglomeration, borders those three municipalities directly. Transport connectivity, however, is a clear weak point at 2.9, and sunshine is limited at 3.3, while fiscal attractiveness sits modestly at 4.2. Education (7) and restaurants (7.5) offer reasonable balance, with healthcare at 7.3 and air quality at 6. The main tradeoff is a peaceful, nature-rich setting paired with weaker transit links and below-average fiscal appeal.
Is Andwil (SG) a tax-friendly municipality?
Compared with its Gossau, Waldkirch, and Gaiserwald neighbours, Andwil (SG) sits in a mid-to-low position on tax attractiveness. Its fiscal score of 4.2 is the commune's weakest dimension after sunshine, so households seeking low rates should weigh this carefully. On the positive side, nature scores 8.3 and noise 8.2, both well above the fiscal figure, while air quality reaches 6. Restaurants at 7.5 and healthcare at 7.3 add everyday appeal. Transport, however, lags at 2.9, and education sits at 7. It is worth noting the tradeoff: Andwil offers a quiet, green setting with solid amenities, but its tax profile is comparatively modest rather than favourable.

Neighboring communes of Andwil (SG)

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 26.3 %20–64 years 57.3 %65 and over 16.4 %
Density
317 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+6.8 %
Vacant housing
0.7 %
New dwellings
1.5 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
0.9 %
Tertiary employment
31.7 %

Land use

Built-up area 11.9 %Agricultural land 66.1 %Forest 20.4 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
St. Gallen (SG)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.4391, 9.2825
BFS Number
3441
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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