Basel-Landschaft
Living in Wahlen
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Wahlen (Basel-Landschaft). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
1’462
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’421
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.0%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
214.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 796
2 Rooms
CHF 1’037
3 Rooms
CHF 1’421
4 Rooms
CHF 1’819
5+ Rooms
CHF 2’302
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+27.9% (+CHF 310)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
110.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
104.00%
Combined Tax Rate
214.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 12’412
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 14’766
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
702
Vacancy Rate
1.0%
New Construction (last year)
6
Homeownership Rate
42.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
1’462
Population Density
270 per km²
Population Growth
+0.90%
Foreign Nationals
22.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
20.0%
20–39 years
24.0%
40–64 years
35.0%
65+ years
21.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Laufen
1.98 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’545+CHF 124
Taxes
246.00%+32.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Breitenbach
2.20 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’275CHF -146
Taxes
215.00%+1.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Büsserach
2.20 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’275CHF -146
Taxes
217.00%+3.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Grindel
2.38 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’275CHF -146
Taxes
220.00%+6.0%
Vacancy1.5%
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Brislach
2.67 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’421CHF 0
Taxes
239.00%+25.0%
Vacancy0.9%
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Zwingen
3.60 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’421CHF 0
Taxes
215.00%+1.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Frequently asked questions about Wahlen
What is the average rent in Wahlen?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Wahlen (Basel-Landschaft) is CHF 1’421 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 796, for 4-room CHF 1’819.
What is the tax rate in Wahlen?
The combined tax rate in Wahlen is 214.00% (municipal: 110.00%, cantonal: 104.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 12’412 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Wahlen?
The vacancy rate in Wahlen is 1.010% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Wahlen have?
Wahlen has 1’462 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 5.41 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 22.0%.
How well is Wahlen connected by public transport?
Wahlen has public transport quality class A (A – very well connected). The nearest centre Basel is reachable in approx. 27 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE