ObwaldenZIP 6055• District Obwalden
Living in Engelberg
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Engelberg (Obwalden). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
5’900
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’275
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
233.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 714
2 Rooms
CHF 931
3 Rooms
CHF 1’275
4 Rooms
CHF 1’632
5+ Rooms
CHF 2’066
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+40.6% (+CHF 368)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
132.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
101.00%
Combined Tax Rate
233.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 13’514
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 16’077
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
2’832
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
New Construction (last year)
23
Homeownership Rate
32.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
5’900
Population Density
157 per km²
Population Growth
+0.50%
Foreign Nationals
14.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
20.0%
20–39 years
26.0%
40–64 years
34.0%
65+ years
20.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Wolfenschiessen
9.89 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’242CHF -33
Taxes
206.00%-27.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Dallenwil
12.69 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’350+CHF 75
Taxes
197.00%-36.0%
Vacancy0.9%
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Kerns
13.26 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’275CHF 0
Taxes
236.00%+3.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Sachseln
13.54 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’173CHF -102
Taxes
238.00%+5.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Sachseln
14.06 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’275CHF 0
Taxes
241.00%+8.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Sarnen
14.58 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’320+CHF 45
Taxes
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Vacancy–
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Frequently asked questions about Engelberg
What is the average rent in Engelberg?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Engelberg (Obwalden) is CHF 1’275 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 714, for 4-room CHF 1’632.
What is the tax rate in Engelberg?
The combined tax rate in Engelberg is 233.00% (municipal: 132.00%, cantonal: 101.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 13’514 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Engelberg?
The vacancy rate in Engelberg is 1.070% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Engelberg have?
Engelberg has 5’900 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 37.49 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 14.0%.
How well is Engelberg connected by public transport?
Engelberg has public transport quality class C (C – moderately connected). The nearest centre Luzern is reachable in approx. 32 minutes.
Current Listings in Engelberg
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Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE