Wallis
Living in Raron
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Raron (Wallis). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
1’944
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’132
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.8%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
240.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 634
2 Rooms
CHF 826
3 Rooms
CHF 1’132
4 Rooms
CHF 1’449
5+ Rooms
CHF 1’834
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+33.2% (+CHF 282)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
134.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
106.00%
Combined Tax Rate
240.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 13’920
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 16’560
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
933
Vacancy Rate
1.8%
New Construction (last year)
7
Homeownership Rate
49.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
1’944
Population Density
64 per km²
Population Growth
+1.10%
Foreign Nationals
21.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
22.0%
20–39 years
27.0%
40–64 years
34.0%
65+ years
17.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Niedergesteln
2.67 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’132CHF 0
Taxes
239.00%-1.0%
Vacancy1.8%
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Steg-Hohtenn
3.23 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’132CHF 0
Taxes
247.00%+7.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Ausserberg
3.91 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’132CHF 0
Taxes
230.00%-10.0%
Vacancy1.7%
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Gampel-Bratsch
3.91 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’132CHF 0
Taxes
252.00%+12.0%
Vacancy1.8%
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Bürchen
4.99 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’132CHF 0
Taxes
233.00%-7.0%
Vacancy1.7%
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Unterbäch
4.99 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’132CHF 0
Taxes
243.00%+3.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Frequently asked questions about Raron
What is the average rent in Raron?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Raron (Wallis) is CHF 1’132 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 634, for 4-room CHF 1’449.
What is the tax rate in Raron?
The combined tax rate in Raron is 240.00% (municipal: 134.00%, cantonal: 106.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 13’920 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Raron?
The vacancy rate in Raron is 1.790% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Raron have?
Raron has 1’944 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 30.26 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 21.0%.
How well is Raron connected by public transport?
Raron has public transport quality class C (C – moderately connected). The nearest centre Lausanne is reachable in approx. 59 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE