TessinZIP 6900• District Lugano
Living in Lugano
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Lugano (Tessin). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
6’500
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’550
/ month
Vacancy Rate
2.4%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
177.50%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 850
2 Rooms
CHF 1’200
3 Rooms
CHF 1’550
4 Rooms
CHF 1’950
5+ Rooms
CHF 2’500
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+35.3% (+CHF 404)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
80.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
97.50%
Combined Tax Rate
177.50%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 12’800
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 15’200
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
35’800
Vacancy Rate
2.4%
New Construction (last year)
280
Homeownership Rate
20.5%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
11%
2 rm.
20%
3 rm.
32%
4 rm.
25%
5+ rm.
13%
Population & Demographics
Population
6’500
Population Density
7’831 per km²
Population Growth
+0.60%
Foreign Nationals
35.8%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
17.5%
20–39 years
28.5%
40–64 years
34.0%
65+ years
20.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Viganello
0.92 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’455CHF -95
Taxes
198.00%+20.5%
Vacancy2.5%
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Savosa
1.20 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF -211
Taxes
171.00%-6.5%
Vacancy2.3%
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Porza
1.20 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’455CHF -95
Taxes
194.00%+16.5%
Vacancy2.2%
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Massagno
1.20 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’455CHF -95
Taxes
176.00%-1.5%
Vacancy2.7%
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Vezia
2.36 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF -211
Taxes
181.00%+3.5%
Vacancy2.5%
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Sorengo
2.53 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF -211
Taxes
175.00%-2.5%
Vacancy2.4%
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Frequently asked questions about Lugano
What is the average rent in Lugano?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Lugano (Tessin) is CHF 1’550 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 850, for 4-room CHF 1’950.
What is the tax rate in Lugano?
The combined tax rate in Lugano is 177.50% (municipal: 80.00%, cantonal: 97.50%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 12’800 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Lugano?
The vacancy rate in Lugano is 2.350% (as of 2023). There is a relatively good supply of vacant apartments.
How many residents does Lugano have?
Lugano has 6’500 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 0.83 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 35.8%.
How well is Lugano connected by public transport?
Lugano has public transport quality class A (A – very well connected). The nearest centre Lugano is reachable in approx. 0 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE