Schwyz
Living in Gersau
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Gersau (Schwyz). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
2’279
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’518
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.7%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
176.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 850
2 Rooms
CHF 1’108
3 Rooms
CHF 1’518
4 Rooms
CHF 1’943
5+ Rooms
CHF 2’459
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+38.9% (+CHF 425)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
99.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
77.00%
Combined Tax Rate
176.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 10’208
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 12’144
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
1’094
Vacancy Rate
0.7%
New Construction (last year)
9
Homeownership Rate
41.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
2’279
Population Density
159 per km²
Population Growth
+0.90%
Foreign Nationals
13.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
19.0%
20–39 years
27.0%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
21.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Vitznau
3.73 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’449CHF -69
Taxes
289.00%+113.0%
Vacancy0.9%
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Emmetten
3.86 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’350CHF -168
Taxes
198.00%+22.0%
Vacancy0.9%
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Beckenried
4.68 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’242CHF -276
Taxes
194.00%+18.0%
Vacancy0.9%
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Seelisberg
4.97 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’132CHF -386
Taxes
211.00%+35.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Lauerz
6.42 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’518CHF 0
Taxes
171.00%-5.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Ingenbohl
6.72 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’650+CHF 132
Taxes
170.00%-6.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Frequently asked questions about Gersau
What is the average rent in Gersau?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Gersau (Schwyz) is CHF 1’518 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 850, for 4-room CHF 1’943.
What is the tax rate in Gersau?
The combined tax rate in Gersau is 176.00% (municipal: 99.00%, cantonal: 77.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 10’208 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Gersau?
The vacancy rate in Gersau is 0.720% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Gersau have?
Gersau has 2’279 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 14.35 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 13.0%.
How well is Gersau connected by public transport?
Gersau has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 31 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE