LuzernZIP 6000, 6002, 6003 +5• District Luzern
Living in Luzern
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Luzern (Luzern). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
82’600
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’680
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.6%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
275.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 920
2 Rooms
CHF 1’300
3 Rooms
CHF 1’680
4 Rooms
CHF 2’100
5+ Rooms
CHF 2’650
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+57.3% (+CHF 612)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
175.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
100.00%
Combined Tax Rate
275.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 13’200
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 15’800
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
42’800
Vacancy Rate
0.6%
New Construction (last year)
420
Homeownership Rate
12.8%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
10%
2 rm.
20%
3 rm.
32%
4 rm.
25%
5+ rm.
13%
Population & Demographics
Population
82’600
Population Density
2’839 per km²
Population Growth
+1.10%
Foreign Nationals
26.2%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
18.0%
20–39 years
30.5%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
18.5%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Kriens
2.79 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’620CHF -60
Taxes
–
Vacancy–
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Emmen
2.81 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’420CHF -260
Taxes
315.00%+40.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Littau
3.19 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’575CHF -105
Taxes
277.00%+2.0%
Vacancy0.8%
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Horw
4.01 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’500CHF -180
Taxes
–
Vacancy–
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Adligenswil
4.18 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’575CHF -105
Taxes
275.00%0.0%
Vacancy0.9%
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Ebikon
4.50 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’575CHF -105
Taxes
268.00%-7.0%
Vacancy0.8%
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Frequently asked questions about Luzern
What is the average rent in Luzern?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Luzern (Luzern) is CHF 1’680 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 920, for 4-room CHF 2’100.
What is the tax rate in Luzern?
The combined tax rate in Luzern is 275.00% (municipal: 175.00%, cantonal: 100.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 13’200 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Luzern?
The vacancy rate in Luzern is 0.580% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Luzern have?
Luzern has 82’600 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 29.10 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 26.2%.
How well is Luzern connected by public transport?
Luzern has public transport quality class A (A – very well connected). The nearest centre Luzern is reachable in approx. 0 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE