Luzern
Living in Root
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Root (Luzern). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
5’040
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’575
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.8%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
285.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 882
2 Rooms
CHF 1’150
3 Rooms
CHF 1’575
4 Rooms
CHF 2’016
5+ Rooms
CHF 2’552
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+40.0% (+CHF 450)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
157.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
128.00%
Combined Tax Rate
285.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 16’530
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 19’665
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
2’419
Vacancy Rate
0.8%
New Construction (last year)
19
Homeownership Rate
35.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
5’040
Population Density
583 per km²
Population Growth
+1.20%
Foreign Nationals
25.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
18.0%
20–39 years
25.0%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
24.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Gisikon
1.03 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’449CHF -126
Taxes
269.00%-16.0%
Vacancy0.8%
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Honau
2.22 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’449CHF -126
Taxes
272.00%-13.0%
Vacancy0.8%
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Dierikon
2.59 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’449CHF -126
Taxes
266.00%-19.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Udligenswil
2.90 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’449CHF -126
Taxes
288.00%+3.0%
Vacancy0.9%
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Inwil
3.23 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’449CHF -126
Taxes
282.00%-3.0%
Vacancy0.9%
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Dietwil
3.66 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF -292
Taxes
199.00%-86.0%
Vacancy1.6%
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Frequently asked questions about Root
What is the average rent in Root?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Root (Luzern) is CHF 1’575 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 882, for 4-room CHF 2’016.
What is the tax rate in Root?
The combined tax rate in Root is 285.00% (municipal: 157.00%, cantonal: 128.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 16’530 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Root?
The vacancy rate in Root is 0.840% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Root have?
Root has 5’040 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 8.65 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 25.0%.
How well is Root connected by public transport?
Root has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Luzern is reachable in approx. 55 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE