Basel-Landschaft
Living in Laufen
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Laufen (Basel-Landschaft). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
5’618
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’545
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.0%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
246.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 865
2 Rooms
CHF 1’128
3 Rooms
CHF 1’545
4 Rooms
CHF 1’978
5+ Rooms
CHF 2’503
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+43.3% (+CHF 467)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
142.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
104.00%
Combined Tax Rate
246.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 14’268
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 16’974
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
2’697
Vacancy Rate
1.0%
New Construction (last year)
22
Homeownership Rate
37.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
5’618
Population Density
494 per km²
Population Growth
+1.40%
Foreign Nationals
27.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
20.0%
20–39 years
27.0%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
20.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Wahlen
1.98 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’421CHF -124
Taxes
214.00%-32.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Röschenz
2.03 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’421CHF -124
Taxes
213.00%-33.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Dittingen
2.66 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’421CHF -124
Taxes
242.00%-4.0%
Vacancy0.9%
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Zwingen
3.10 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’421CHF -124
Taxes
215.00%-31.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Brislach
3.23 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’421CHF -124
Taxes
239.00%-7.0%
Vacancy0.9%
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Breitenbach
3.47 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’275CHF -270
Taxes
215.00%-31.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Frequently asked questions about Laufen
What is the average rent in Laufen?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Laufen (Basel-Landschaft) is CHF 1’545 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 865, for 4-room CHF 1’978.
What is the tax rate in Laufen?
The combined tax rate in Laufen is 246.00% (municipal: 142.00%, cantonal: 104.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 14’268 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Laufen?
The vacancy rate in Laufen is 0.960% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Laufen have?
Laufen has 5’618 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 11.37 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 27.0%.
How well is Laufen connected by public transport?
Laufen has public transport quality class A (A – very well connected). The nearest centre Basel is reachable in approx. 67 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE