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

6.4/ 10
Good
Population
17,484
Commune type
Town

Living in Gossau (SG), a commune of 17484 inhabitants in Canton St. Gallen. With an overall score of 6.4/10, this commune is attractive for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Nightlife & Dining (9.2/10) and Healthcare (9/10). Its score is in line with the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
7.1
Air Quality
4.5
Public Transport
5.5
Education & Culture
8.7
Nightlife & Dining
9.2
Nature & Green Spaces
5.9
Healthcare
9.0
Taxation
4.1
Annual Sunshine
3.7
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
Very goodTop 25% in Switzerland
mediantop
Family
Good
mediantop
Retirement
Good
mediantop
Nature
Average
mediantop

For families looking to settle in Switzerland, Gossau (SG) achieves a compatibility score of 6.4/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Nature profile (5.7/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Gossau (SG) excels in Nightlife & Dining (9.2/10, a rich selection of restaurants, bars, and entertainment), Healthcare (9/10, excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals), Education & Culture (8.7/10, excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Annual Sunshine (3.7/10), Taxation (4.1/10, a higher tax burden than average), Air Quality (4.5/10, degraded air quality from traffic emissions).

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Stadtbibliothek GossauLibrary
medienverbund.phsgLibrary
Gymnasium FriedbergSchool
Gymnasium FriedbergSchool
Malatelier Marianna CaruzzoSchool
LindenbergSchool
Primarschule NotkerSchool
Musikschule Fürstenland - MusikschulzentrumSchool

Public Transport

GossauTrain Station
ArneggTrain Station
Gossau ABTrain Station
Migros-MarktBus Stop
GerbhofBus Stop
HofeggBus Stop
HerisauerstrasseBus Stop
FalkenstrasseBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Ärztehaus GossauMedical Centre
HNO Thürlimann + Niederer-WüstDoctor
Apotheke in Gossau AGDoctor
Komplementärmedizin Susanne Inauen-BenzingerDoctor
Sonnen DrogerieDoctor
Säntis-ApothekeDoctor

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 Gossau (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 Gossau (SG)

What's it like to live in Gossau (SG)? Resident impressions and quality of life
Compared with Andwil (SG), Flawil, and Niederbüren, Gossau (SG) is the larger, more service-oriented commune in this part of the St. Gallen agglomeration. Its transport score of 5.5 and dining score of 9.2 stand out, giving residents strong everyday connections and a notably varied food scene. However, air quality sits at 4.5, and the noise score of 7.1 suggests busier surroundings than its smaller neighbours. Education (8.7) and healthcare (9.0) are clear strengths, yet fiscal pressure is comparatively high at 4.1, and sunshine is modest at 3.7. Nature reaches 5.9, offering some balance to the built-up character. These figures sketch a lively, well-served commune rather than a quiet rural one. Explore the map to see how each score is distributed across Gossau (SG).
How sunny and clean is the air in Gossau (SG)?
Compared with Andwil, Flawil, and Niederbüren, Gossau (SG) offers a mixed environmental picture. Air quality scores a moderate 4.5, while sunshine sits at a low 3.7, so bright, clear days are less frequent here than the air score alone might suggest. Yet noise exposure reaches 7.1, indicating a relatively quiet setting for a commune of 17,484 residents. Nature access, at 5.9, is decent but not exceptional among its neighbours. However, transport links score 5.5 and dining 9.2, balancing the weaker environmental figures. Healthcare stands at 9.0 and education at 8.7, both strong. Fiscal attractiveness is 4.1. Nonetheless, the air and sunshine numbers remain the key environmental trade-offs. Explore the full score breakdown on the map.
How well-connected is Gossau (SG)? Transport, schools, dining
Gossau (SG) is better connected than its neighbors Andwil (SG), Flawil, and Niederbüren, with a transport score of 5.5 and a dining score of 9.2. Yet its air quality score of 4.5 is modest, and the sunshine score of 3.7 is low. However, education stands at 8.7 and healthcare at 9, both strong. Nonetheless, noise sits at 7.1 and nature at 5.9, while fiscal pressure is comparatively high at 4.1. These figures sketch a commune where everyday amenities are solid but environmental comfort varies. Explore the full score breakdown on the map to see how each dimension compares.
What are the neighboring communes of Gossau (SG) and how big is it?
Gossau (SG) is larger than its neighbors Andwil (SG), Flawil, and Niederbüren, with 17,484 residents. Its dining score of 9.2 and education score of 8.7 stand out, yet air quality is moderate at 4.5. Transport reaches 5.5, while nature sits at 5.9. Healthcare is strong at 9, however fiscal attractiveness is lower at 4.1. Sunshine is limited at 3.7, and noise registers 7.1. These figures sketch a commune balancing urban amenities with environmental trade-offs. Explore the map for more details on Gossau (SG) and its neighbors.
Is Gossau (SG) a tax-friendly municipality?
Compared with Andwil (SG), Flawil, and Niederbüren, Gossau (SG) sits in a less favourable position on local taxation. Its fiscal attractiveness score is only 4.1, which suggests the tax burden tends to be higher than in some surrounding communes. However, that weakness is offset by an unusually strong service profile: dining scores 9.2 and healthcare 9.0, while education reaches 8.7. Transport sits at a moderate 5.5, yet air quality is a modest 4.5 and sunshine just 3.7. Nature scores 5.9, and noise registers 7.1. For households weighing taxes against everyday amenities, the picture is mixed rather than clear-cut. Explore the detailed score breakdown on the map to see how each factor compares.

Neighboring communes of Gossau (SG)

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 19.2 %20–64 years 60.5 %65 and over 20.3 %
Density
658 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+1.9 %
Vacant housing
3.2 %
New dwellings
5.2 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
1.3 %
Tertiary employment
65.4 %

Land use

Built-up area 21.9 %Agricultural land 60.6 %Forest 16.2 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
St. Gallen (SG)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.4238, 9.2546
BFS Number
3443
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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