Glarus

Living in Glarus Nord

Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Glarus Nord (Glarus). All key figures for your apartment search.

Population
18’247
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’230
/ month
Vacancy Rate
2.0%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
253.00%
2023

Rent Prices

As of 2023

1 Room
CHF 689
2 Rooms
CHF 898
3 Rooms
CHF 1’230
4 Rooms
CHF 1’574
5+ Rooms
CHF 1’993

Rent Price Trend

5007501’0001’2501’5001’7502’00020052007201020132016201920222023CHF 844CHF 1’230
20052023+45.7% (+CHF 386)

Tax Burden

Municipal Tax Rate
136.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
253.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 14’674
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 17’457
Tax year 2023

Housing Market

Total Dwellings
8’759
Vacancy Rate
2.0%
New Construction (last year)
70
Homeownership Rate
40.0%

Dwellings by Size

1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%

Population & Demographics

Population
18’247
Population Density
124 per km²
Population Growth
+0.20%
Foreign Nationals
12.0%

Age Distribution

0–19 years
18.0%
20–39 years
26.0%
40–64 years
34.0%
65+ years
22.0%

Public Transport & Accessibility

PT Quality Class
B
B – well connected
Travel Time to Center
20 min.
Zürich
Nearest Center
Zürich

Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities

Frequently asked questions about Glarus Nord

What is the average rent in Glarus Nord?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Glarus Nord (Glarus) is CHF 1’230 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 689, for 4-room CHF 1’574.
What is the tax rate in Glarus Nord?
The combined tax rate in Glarus Nord is 253.00% (municipal: 136.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 14’674 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Glarus Nord?
The vacancy rate in Glarus Nord is 1.980% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Glarus Nord have?
Glarus Nord has 18’247 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 146.99 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 12.0%.
How well is Glarus Nord connected by public transport?
Glarus Nord has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 20 minutes.

Current Listings in Glarus Nord

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Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE