Luzern
Living in Menznau
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Menznau (Luzern). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
2’879
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’449
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.8%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
302.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 811
2 Rooms
CHF 1’058
3 Rooms
CHF 1’449
4 Rooms
CHF 1’855
5+ Rooms
CHF 2’347
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+41.6% (+CHF 426)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
174.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
128.00%
Combined Tax Rate
302.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 17’516
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 20’838
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
1’382
Vacancy Rate
0.8%
New Construction (last year)
11
Homeownership Rate
46.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
2’879
Population Density
95 per km²
Population Growth
+1.30%
Foreign Nationals
26.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
19.0%
20–39 years
24.0%
40–64 years
35.0%
65+ years
22.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Wolhusen
3.58 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’449CHF 0
Taxes
304.00%+2.0%
Vacancy0.9%
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Buttisholz
5.39 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’449CHF 0
Taxes
266.00%-36.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Willisau
5.45 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’575+CHF 126
Taxes
278.00%-24.0%
Vacancy0.9%
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Werthenstein
5.60 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’449CHF 0
Taxes
291.00%-11.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Grosswangen
5.62 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’575+CHF 126
Taxes
271.00%-31.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Hergiswil bei Willisau
6.21 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’449CHF 0
Taxes
296.00%-6.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Frequently asked questions about Menznau
What is the average rent in Menznau?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Menznau (Luzern) is CHF 1’449 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 811, for 4-room CHF 1’855.
What is the tax rate in Menznau?
The combined tax rate in Menznau is 302.00% (municipal: 174.00%, cantonal: 128.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 17’516 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Menznau?
The vacancy rate in Menznau is 0.770% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Menznau have?
Menznau has 2’879 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 30.34 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 26.0%.
How well is Menznau connected by public transport?
Menznau has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Luzern is reachable in approx. 36 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE