LuzernZIP 6130• District Willisau
Living in Willisau
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Willisau (Luzern). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
8’200
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’575
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.9%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
278.00%
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+38.9% (+CHF 441)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
150.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
128.00%
Combined Tax Rate
278.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 16’124
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 19’182
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
3’936
Vacancy Rate
0.9%
New Construction (last year)
31
Homeownership Rate
41.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
8’200
Population Density
194 per km²
Population Growth
+0.80%
Foreign Nationals
21.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
19.0%
20–39 years
27.0%
40–64 years
35.0%
65+ years
19.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Alberswil
3.29 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’449CHF -126
Taxes
278.00%0.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Ettiswil
3.63 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’449CHF -126
Taxes
289.00%+11.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Grosswangen
4.55 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’575CHF 0
Taxes
271.00%-7.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Hergiswil bei Willisau
4.83 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’449CHF -126
Taxes
296.00%+18.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Zell
5.31 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’449CHF -126
Taxes
277.00%-1.0%
Vacancy0.9%
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Menznau
5.45 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’449CHF -126
Taxes
302.00%+24.0%
Vacancy0.8%
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Frequently asked questions about Willisau
What is the average rent in Willisau?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Willisau (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 Willisau?
The combined tax rate in Willisau is 278.00% (municipal: 150.00%, cantonal: 128.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 16’124 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Willisau?
The vacancy rate in Willisau is 0.890% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Willisau have?
Willisau has 8’200 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 42.33 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 21.0%.
How well is Willisau connected by public transport?
Willisau has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Luzern is reachable in approx. 51 minutes.
Current Listings in Willisau
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Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE