ObwaldenZIP 6064• District Obwalden
Living in Kerns
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Kerns (Obwalden). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
6’100
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’275
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
236.00%
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
2005 – 2023+43.9% (+CHF 389)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
135.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
101.00%
Combined Tax Rate
236.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 13’688
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 16’284
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
2’928
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
New Construction (last year)
23
Homeownership Rate
34.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
6’100
Population Density
116 per km²
Population Growth
+0.70%
Foreign Nationals
16.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
22.0%
20–39 years
24.0%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
21.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Sarnen
2.30 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’320+CHF 45
Taxes
–
Vacancy–
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Alpnach
4.18 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’275CHF 0
Taxes
232.00%-4.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Sachseln
4.80 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’173CHF -102
Taxes
238.00%+2.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Sachseln
4.97 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’275CHF 0
Taxes
241.00%+5.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Ennetmoos
7.60 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’242CHF -33
Taxes
200.00%-36.0%
Vacancy0.9%
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Wolfenschiessen
9.23 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’242CHF -33
Taxes
206.00%-30.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Frequently asked questions about Kerns
What is the average rent in Kerns?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Kerns (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 Kerns?
The combined tax rate in Kerns is 236.00% (municipal: 135.00%, cantonal: 101.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 13’688 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Kerns?
The vacancy rate in Kerns is 1.090% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Kerns have?
Kerns has 6’100 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 52.64 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 16.0%.
How well is Kerns connected by public transport?
Kerns has public transport quality class C (C – moderately connected). The nearest centre Luzern is reachable in approx. 34 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE