Luzern
Living in Vitznau
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Vitznau (Luzern). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
1’379
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’449
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.9%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
289.00%
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+31.7% (+CHF 349)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
161.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
128.00%
Combined Tax Rate
289.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 16’762
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 19’941
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
662
Vacancy Rate
0.9%
New Construction (last year)
5
Homeownership Rate
38.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
1’379
Population Density
155 per km²
Population Growth
+1.50%
Foreign Nationals
28.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
21.0%
20–39 years
24.0%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
22.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Gersau
3.73 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’518+CHF 69
Taxes
176.00%-113.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Weggis
4.26 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’449CHF 0
Taxes
291.00%+2.0%
Vacancy0.9%
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Beckenried
4.91 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’242CHF -207
Taxes
194.00%-95.0%
Vacancy0.9%
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Ennetbürgen
6.05 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’242CHF -207
Taxes
199.00%-90.0%
Vacancy0.9%
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Buochs
6.23 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’350CHF -99
Taxes
195.00%-94.0%
Vacancy0.9%
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Emmetten
6.48 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’350CHF -99
Taxes
198.00%-91.0%
Vacancy0.9%
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Frequently asked questions about Vitznau
What is the average rent in Vitznau?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Vitznau (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 Vitznau?
The combined tax rate in Vitznau is 289.00% (municipal: 161.00%, cantonal: 128.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 16’762 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Vitznau?
The vacancy rate in Vitznau is 0.860% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Vitznau have?
Vitznau has 1’379 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 8.92 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 28.0%.
How well is Vitznau connected by public transport?
Vitznau has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Luzern is reachable in approx. 58 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE