Schwyz
Living in Galgenen
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Galgenen (Schwyz). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
5’209
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’650
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.7%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
177.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 924
2 Rooms
CHF 1’205
3 Rooms
CHF 1’650
4 Rooms
CHF 2’112
5+ Rooms
CHF 2’673
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+40.5% (+CHF 476)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
100.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
77.00%
Combined Tax Rate
177.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 10’266
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 12’213
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
2’500
Vacancy Rate
0.7%
New Construction (last year)
20
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
5’209
Population Density
393 per km²
Population Growth
+1.00%
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
Lachen
1.70 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’920+CHF 270
Taxes
–
Vacancy–
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Wangen
1.82 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’650CHF 0
Taxes
184.00%+7.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Altendorf
3.58 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’650CHF 0
Taxes
176.00%-1.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Schübelbach
4.01 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’650CHF 0
Taxes
181.00%+4.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Tuggen
5.81 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’518CHF -132
Taxes
182.00%+5.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Rapperswil-Jona
6.11 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395CHF -255
Taxes
253.00%+76.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Frequently asked questions about Galgenen
What is the average rent in Galgenen?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Galgenen (Schwyz) is CHF 1’650 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 924, for 4-room CHF 2’112.
What is the tax rate in Galgenen?
The combined tax rate in Galgenen is 177.00% (municipal: 100.00%, cantonal: 77.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 10’266 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Galgenen?
The vacancy rate in Galgenen is 0.660% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Galgenen have?
Galgenen has 5’209 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 13.27 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 14.0%.
How well is Galgenen connected by public transport?
Galgenen has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 62 minutes.
Current Listings in Galgenen
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Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE