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Quality of life in Goldach (St. Gallen) — scores, review and neighborhoods

6.6/ 10
Top 10% in SwitzerlandExcellent
Population
9,183
Commune type
Town

Living in Goldach, a commune of 9183 inhabitants in Canton St. Gallen — with an overall score of 6.6/10, this commune is attractive for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Education & Culture (8.9/10) and Healthcare (8.6/10). Its score is above the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
6.3
Air Quality
4.0
Public Transport
6.9
Education & Culture
8.9
Nightlife & Dining
8.4
Nature & Green Spaces
7.1
Healthcare
8.6
Taxation
4.8
Annual Sunshine
4.0
Cantonal average

Recommended Profiles

Young Professional
ExcellentTop 5% in Switzerland
mediantop
Family
Very goodTop 25% in Switzerland
mediantop
Retirement
Good
mediantop
Nature
Average
mediantop

For families looking to settle in Switzerland, Goldach achieves a compatibility score of 6.6/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Nature profile (5.8/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Goldach excels in Education & Culture (8.9/10) — excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues, Healthcare (8.6/10) — excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals, Nightlife & Dining (8.4/10) — a rich selection of restaurants, bars, and entertainment.

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Annual Sunshine (4/10), Air Quality (4/10) — degraded air quality from traffic emissions, Taxation (4.8/10) — a higher tax burden than average.

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Schulhaus KirchenfeldSchool
Schule BachfeldSchool

Public Transport

GoldachTrain Station
Goldach BahnhofBus Stop
MühlegutBus Stop
RosenackerstrasseBus Stop
TZM/KellenBus Stop
UntereggerstrasseBus Stop
TübacherstrasseBus Stop
RotensteinBus 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 Goldach 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 Goldach

What's it like to live in Goldach? Resident impressions and quality of life
Goldach stands out for its healthcare quality with a 7.6 score, reflecting strong wellness infrastructure and medical accessibility. The commune also excels in nature access at 7.1, offering residents green spaces and outdoor recreation. Education reaches 6.2, supporting families and learners well. Air quality measures 6.1, and noise levels are 6.3, creating a reasonably calm environment. Transport connectivity scores 5.5, linking residents to the broader St. Gallen agglomeration. Dining options and fiscal conditions are more modest at 5 and 4.8 respectively. Sunlight exposure rates 4, typical for the region's geography. Goldach's blend of healthcare, nature, and education makes it appealing for those prioritizing wellness and outdoor living. Explore the detailed map to discover which dimensions matter most to you.
How sunny and clean is the air in Goldach?
Goldach's health score reaches 7.6, reflecting favorable living conditions overall. Air quality scores 6.1, indicating decent atmospheric conditions, while sunshine levels lag at 4.0—a notably weaker dimension. The commune benefits from strong environmental performance with a nature score of 7.1, suggesting accessible green spaces and landscape quality. Noise pollution is moderately managed at 6.3. Though sunlight availability is limited, the combination of reasonable air quality and robust natural surroundings creates a reasonably balanced environment. Visit the detailed profile on the map to explore how these factors compare with neighboring Tübach, Untereggen, and Rorschach.
How well-connected is Goldach? Transport, schools, dining
Goldach excels in healthcare accessibility with a score of 7.6, while nature access is notably strong at 7.1. However, transport connectivity presents a weaker dimension at 5.5, suggesting limited public transit options despite the commune's location in the St. Gallen agglomeration. Education scores 6.2, indicating adequate school availability, though dining opportunities remain modest at 5.0. The commune's positioning between neighbors Tübach, Untereggen, and Rorschach may influence accessibility to regional services. Explore the detailed map layers to compare these dimensions with surrounding areas and understand how Goldach's connectivity aligns with your priorities.
What are the neighboring communes of Goldach and how big is it?
Goldach stands out for its health services, scoring 7.6, reflecting strong healthcare accessibility in this commune of 9,183 residents. The nature dimension scores 7.1, indicating substantial green spaces and environmental quality. However, sunshine exposure remains limited at 4.0, presenting a less favorable climate aspect. Located in the St. Gallen agglomeration, Goldach borders three neighbors: Tübach, Untereggen, and Rorschach. These surrounding communes create an integrated regional network. Discover more details about Goldach's living conditions, environmental factors, and community resources on the map.
Is Goldach a tax-friendly municipality?
Goldach's healthcare infrastructure stands out with a score of 7.6, while its natural environment reaches 7.1. However, taxation presents a notable consideration: the municipality scores 4.8 on fiscal friendliness, indicating it is not particularly tax-advantaged compared to other Swiss communes. This relatively modest fiscal score reflects moderate to higher tax burdens in the area. For those prioritizing tax efficiency when choosing a residence, neighboring municipalities like Tübach, Untereggen, and Rorschach may warrant comparison. Explore the detailed fiscal profiles and other quality-of-life dimensions on the map to make a well-informed decision.

Neighboring communes of Goldach

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 18.9 %20–64 years 59.7 %65 and over 21.4 %
Density
2,018 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+4.8 %
Vacant housing
2.9 %
New dwellings
17.6 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
1.8 %
Tertiary employment
58.3 %

Land use

Built-up area 55.9 %Agricultural land 28.9 %Forest 12.9 %

Source: FSO — Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
St. Gallen (SG)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.4705, 9.4670
BFS Number
3213
Last updated
29 June 2026

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

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