Schwyz
Living in Alpthal
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Alpthal (Schwyz). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
616
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’518
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.5%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
167.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 850
2 Rooms
CHF 1’108
3 Rooms
CHF 1’518
4 Rooms
CHF 1’943
5+ Rooms
CHF 2’459
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+36.3% (+CHF 404)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
90.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
77.00%
Combined Tax Rate
167.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 9’686
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 11’523
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
296
Vacancy Rate
0.5%
New Construction (last year)
2
Homeownership Rate
31.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
616
Population Density
27 per km²
Population Growth
+0.90%
Foreign Nationals
13.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
19.0%
20–39 years
25.0%
40–64 years
35.0%
65+ years
21.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Rothenthurm
4.90 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’518CHF 0
Taxes
175.00%+8.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Oberiberg
6.07 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’518CHF 0
Taxes
173.00%+6.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Sattel
6.32 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’518CHF 0
Taxes
176.00%+9.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Unteriberg
6.71 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’518CHF 0
Taxes
180.00%+13.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Einsiedeln
6.72 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’650+CHF 132
Taxes
167.00%0.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Schwyz
7.04 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’380CHF -138
Taxes
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Vacancy–
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Frequently asked questions about Alpthal
What is the average rent in Alpthal?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Alpthal (Schwyz) is CHF 1’518 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 850, for 4-room CHF 1’943.
What is the tax rate in Alpthal?
The combined tax rate in Alpthal is 167.00% (municipal: 90.00%, cantonal: 77.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 9’686 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Alpthal?
The vacancy rate in Alpthal is 0.530% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Alpthal have?
Alpthal has 616 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 22.88 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 13.0%.
How well is Alpthal connected by public transport?
Alpthal has public transport quality class D (D – poorly connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 36 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE