←See on the map

Quality of Life in Canton Zug

Population
111,259
Municipalities
11
Largest municipality
Zug

Canton Zug includes 11 communes evaluated by VivaMap. With an average score of 6.7/10, it stands out for Taxation (10/10) and Nature & Green Spaces (9/10). The Public Transport criterion (2.7/10) is its main area for improvement. Living in Canton Zug is particularly suited for those seeking a favorable tax burden compared to the Swiss average.

Canton Average Scores

Noise
8.5
Air Quality
6.0
Public Transport
2.7
Education & Culture
6.5
Nightlife & Dining
5.6
Nature & Green Spaces
9.0
Healthcare
7.7
Taxation
10.0
Annual Sunshine
4.7
National average

Canton Zug's national strengths

#1 in Switzerland · Taxation ↗Top 5 · Public Transport ↗Top 5 · Education & Culture ↗Top 5 · Nightlife & Dining ↗Top 5 · Healthcare ↗
Per our methodology ↗

Top Communes

  1. #1Steinhausen7.5
  2. #2Baar7.4
  3. #3Zug6.9
  4. #4Menzingen6.8
  5. #5Cham6.8

Lowest-Ranked Communes

  1. Walchwil6.1
  2. Neuheim6.5
  3. Hünenberg6.5
  4. Oberägeri6.5
  5. Unterägeri6.7

Best Communes by Profile

  • Family: Steinhausen (7.6/10) — ideal for families thanks to strong Education & Culture scores.
  • Young Professional: Baar (7.2/10) — ideal for young professionals thanks to strong Public Transport scores.
  • Retirement: Steinhausen (7.5/10) — ideal for retirees thanks to strong Nature & Green Spaces scores.
  • Nature: Oberägeri (7.8/10) — ideal for nature lovers thanks to strong Nature & Green Spaces scores.

Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Museum für UrgeschichteMuseum
Kunsthaus ZugMuseum
Ziegeleimuseum ChamMuseum
Museum Burg ZugMuseum
Bloodhound-MuseumMuseum
Nicola Erni CollectionMuseum
FischereimuseumMuseum
Bibliothek ZugLibrary

Public Transport

Zug OberwilTrain Station
Zug FridbachTrain Station
Zug CasinoTrain Station
Zug PostplatzTrain Station
Zug SchutzengelTrain Station
BaarTrain Station
Baar LindenparkTrain Station
ChamTrain Station

Healthcare Facilities

Zuger KantonsspitalHospital
AndreasKlinik Cham ZugClinic
Klinik AdelheidClinic
ABC ÄrzteberatungMedical Centre
Radiologie und Neuroradiologie Institut RotkreuzMedical Centre
Psychiatrische Klinik ZugerseeMedical Centre
Schweizerische AlzheimervereinigungMedical Centre
Physio LorzeMedical Centre

Frequently Asked Questions

Which commune in Canton Zug is best for families?
In Canton Zug, Steinhausen (7.6/10 on the family profile) leads the ranking. Its strongest scores are in Taxation and Healthcare — two criteria that the family profile weights heavily.
Where is taxation lowest in Canton Zug?
Baar offers the lowest tax burden in Canton Zug (score 10.0/10), computed for a reference household (married couple, 1 child, CHF 125,000 gross, tax year 2025) via the official ESTV calculator.
Which communes in Canton Zug have the best public transport?
The best-served communes for public transport in Canton Zug are Baar (6.3/10), Steinhausen (4.6/10) and Risch (4.3/10), based on ARE service-quality classes.
Which is the quietest commune in Canton Zug?
Walchwil (9.9/10) is the quietest commune in Canton Zug, per the FOEN SonBase model that aggregates road, rail and air noise.
Does Canton Zug rank above the Swiss average for quality of life?
With an overall average score of 6.8/10, Canton Zug sits above the Swiss national average (5.7/10). Its strongest dimension is Taxation (10.0/10); its weakest is Public Transport (2.7/10).

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 Zurich as a Family
Young Professional
Where to Live in Zurich as a Young Professional
Retirement
Where to Live in Zurich in Retirement
Nature
Where to Live in Zurich Close to Nature

All Communes

SteinhausenBaarZugMenzingenChamRischUnterägeriOberägeriHünenbergNeuheimWalchwil

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 20.3 %20–64 years 62.4 %65 and over 17.3 %
Density
616 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+13.1 %
Vacant housing
0.7 %
New dwellings
6.1 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
1.7 %
Tertiary employment
77.3 %

Land use

Built-up area 22 %Agricultural land 47.9 %Forest 27.7 %

Source: FSO — Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Last updated: 17 July 2026

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

Terms of useLegal notice