ObwaldenZIP 6072District Obwalden

Living in Sachseln

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

Population
5’300
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’275
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
241.00%
2023

Rent Prices

As of 2023

1 Room
CHF 714
2 Rooms
CHF 931
3 Rooms
CHF 1’275
4 Rooms
CHF 1’632
5+ Rooms
CHF 2’066

Rent Price Trend

5007501’0001’2501’5001’7502’00020052007201020132016201920222023CHF 914CHF 1’275
20052023+39.5% (+CHF 361)

Tax Burden

Municipal Tax Rate
140.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
101.00%
Combined Tax Rate
241.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 13’978
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 16’629
Tax year 2023

Housing Market

Total Dwellings
2’544
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
New Construction (last year)
20
Homeownership Rate
38.0%

Dwellings by Size

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

Population & Demographics

Population
5’300
Population Density
121 per km²
Population Growth
+1.10%
Foreign Nationals
20.0%

Age Distribution

0–19 years
21.0%
20–39 years
24.0%
40–64 years
34.0%
65+ years
21.0%

Public Transport & Accessibility

PT Quality Class
C
C – moderately connected
Travel Time to Center
38 min.
Luzern
Nearest Center
Luzern

Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities

Frequently asked questions about Sachseln

What is the average rent in Sachseln?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Sachseln (Obwalden) is CHF 1’275 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 714, for 4-room CHF 1’632.
What is the tax rate in Sachseln?
The combined tax rate in Sachseln is 241.00% (municipal: 140.00%, cantonal: 101.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 13’978 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Sachseln?
The vacancy rate in Sachseln is 1.140% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Sachseln have?
Sachseln has 5’300 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 43.77 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 20.0%.
How well is Sachseln connected by public transport?
Sachseln has public transport quality class C (C – moderately connected). The nearest centre Luzern is reachable in approx. 38 minutes.

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