Schwyz
Living in Wangen
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Wangen (Schwyz). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
5’053
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’650
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.7%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
184.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 924
2 Rooms
CHF 1’205
3 Rooms
CHF 1’650
4 Rooms
CHF 2’112
5+ Rooms
CHF 2’673
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+35.7% (+CHF 434)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
107.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
77.00%
Combined Tax Rate
184.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 10’672
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 12’696
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
2’425
Vacancy Rate
0.7%
New Construction (last year)
19
Homeownership Rate
39.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
5’053
Population Density
597 per km²
Population Growth
+1.70%
Foreign Nationals
21.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
22.0%
20–39 years
25.0%
40–64 years
35.0%
65+ years
18.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Galgenen
1.82 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’650CHF 0
Taxes
177.00%-7.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Lachen
2.94 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’920+CHF 270
Taxes
–
Vacancy–
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Schübelbach
3.04 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’650CHF 0
Taxes
181.00%-3.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Tuggen
4.01 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’518CHF -132
Taxes
182.00%-2.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Altendorf
4.96 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’650CHF 0
Taxes
176.00%-8.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Schmerikon
5.62 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF -367
Taxes
250.00%+66.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Frequently asked questions about Wangen
What is the average rent in Wangen?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Wangen (Schwyz) is CHF 1’650 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 924, for 4-room CHF 2’112.
What is the tax rate in Wangen?
The combined tax rate in Wangen is 184.00% (municipal: 107.00%, cantonal: 77.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 10’672 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Wangen?
The vacancy rate in Wangen is 0.710% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Wangen have?
Wangen has 5’053 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 8.46 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 21.0%.
How well is Wangen connected by public transport?
Wangen has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 69 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE