Wallis
Living in Ernen
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Ernen (Wallis). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
492
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’132
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.4%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
249.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 634
2 Rooms
CHF 826
3 Rooms
CHF 1’132
4 Rooms
CHF 1’449
5+ Rooms
CHF 1’834
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+33.6% (+CHF 285)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
143.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
106.00%
Combined Tax Rate
249.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 14’442
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 17’181
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
236
Vacancy Rate
1.4%
New Construction (last year)
2
Homeownership Rate
46.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
492
Population Density
14 per km²
Population Growth
+0.80%
Foreign Nationals
18.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
19.0%
20–39 years
24.0%
40–64 years
35.0%
65+ years
22.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Fiesch
1.28 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’132CHF 0
Taxes
251.00%+2.0%
Vacancy1.5%
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Lax
3.16 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’132CHF 0
Taxes
217.00%-32.0%
Vacancy1.5%
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Bellwald
3.71 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’132CHF 0
Taxes
244.00%-5.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Niederwald
4.50 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’230+CHF 98
Taxes
221.00%-28.0%
Vacancy1.6%
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Binn
4.50 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’132CHF 0
Taxes
247.00%-2.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Grengiols
5.33 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’132CHF 0
Taxes
251.00%+2.0%
Vacancy1.5%
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Frequently asked questions about Ernen
What is the average rent in Ernen?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Ernen (Wallis) is CHF 1’132 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 634, for 4-room CHF 1’449.
What is the tax rate in Ernen?
The combined tax rate in Ernen is 249.00% (municipal: 143.00%, cantonal: 106.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 14’442 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Ernen?
The vacancy rate in Ernen is 1.440% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Ernen have?
Ernen has 492 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 35.37 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 18.0%.
How well is Ernen connected by public transport?
Ernen has public transport quality class D (D – poorly connected). The nearest centre Lausanne is reachable in approx. 51 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE