SchwyzZIP 8840• District Einsiedeln
Living in Arth
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Arth (Schwyz). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
16’100
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’650
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.5%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
168.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 924
2 Rooms
CHF 1’205
3 Rooms
CHF 1’650
4 Rooms
CHF 2’112
5+ Rooms
CHF 2’673
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+43.4% (+CHF 499)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
91.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
77.00%
Combined Tax Rate
168.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 9’744
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 11’592
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
7’728
Vacancy Rate
0.5%
New Construction (last year)
62
Homeownership Rate
32.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
16’100
Population Density
163 per km²
Population Growth
+1.00%
Foreign Nationals
14.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
20.0%
20–39 years
26.0%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
21.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Walchwil
3.97 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’973+CHF 323
Taxes
130.00%-38.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Steinerberg
4.81 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’518CHF -132
Taxes
179.00%+11.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Lauerz
5.38 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’518CHF -132
Taxes
171.00%+3.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Küssnacht
6.63 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’650CHF 0
Taxes
167.00%-1.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Vitznau
6.76 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’449CHF -201
Taxes
289.00%+121.0%
Vacancy0.9%
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Steinen
6.83 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’650CHF 0
Taxes
178.00%+10.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Frequently asked questions about Arth
What is the average rent in Arth?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Arth (Schwyz) is CHF 1’650 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 924, for 4-room CHF 2’112.
What is the tax rate in Arth?
The combined tax rate in Arth is 168.00% (municipal: 91.00%, cantonal: 77.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 9’744 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Arth?
The vacancy rate in Arth is 0.530% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Arth have?
Arth has 16’100 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 98.73 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 14.0%.
How well is Arth connected by public transport?
Arth has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 12 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE