Key location factors for Carouge GE at a glance.
Carouge GE has an urban character: 65 % of residential buildings are multi-family houses, 20 % single-family homes.
The median build year 1990 is close to the Swiss average (1991). 39 % of buildings date from before 1980.
Heat pumps are recorded in 2 % of updated GWR entries (from 2015).
Source: Own analysis of public Swiss real estate data · Net rent excl. utilities · Market analysis as of July 2026
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Noise, sunlight and public transport vary significantly within Carouge GE — street by street. Check a specific address:
| Buy | Rent per month | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | CHF 900k–1M | CHF 1'200–1'400 |
| 2 rooms | CHF 950k–1.05M | CHF 1'700–1'900 |
| 3 rooms | CHF 1.1M–1.2M | CHF 2'200–2'400 |
| 4 rooms | CHF 1.35M–1.45M | CHF 2'900–3'100 |
| 5 rooms | CHF 1.75M–1.85M | CHF 3'600–3'800 |
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Prices have risen strongly over the past five years and show a long-term upward trajectory spanning decades. The trend over the last year has been moderately positive, continuing the established pattern of appreciation.
For a single person earning a higher income without church tax, the tax burden falls in the middle range compared to municipalities across Switzerland. This provides a balanced fiscal environment, neither particularly high nor notably low.
Yes, the purchase market shows very limited availability, creating a seller-friendly environment. Buyers should expect fewer options and potentially competitive situations when properties do become available.
The rental market offers moderate availability, providing more options than purchasing. Given premium purchase prices and tight supply, renting may offer greater flexibility, though buying could benefit from continued appreciation if affordable.
Carouge combines urban proximity with local character, typically appealing to various household types. However, premium pricing levels mean families should carefully assess affordability. The tax burden sits in the middle range, neither advantageous nor disadvantageous.
Rents in the range of CHF 45-54/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Carouge GE. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.
Rental prices in Carouge GE are currently typically in the range CHF 45-54 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 3,200–3,750 per month as net cold rent — the effective market range starts lower for small apartments and rises disproportionately for large ones.
The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Carouge GE is typically in the range CHF 13'800-15'400 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.
The m² price for houses in Carouge GE is typically in the range CHF 12'800-16'400 per m² (defensive range ±12 %). House prices vary considerably depending on plot size, buildability and micro-location within the municipality — a direct m² comparison serves only as an initial orientation.
The effective tax burden in Carouge GE is 19.5 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 29,295 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Carouge GE is below. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.
No — in Carouge GE the share of second homes is 14.1 %, below the 20 % threshold. The second-home law does not apply here, and new second homes are generally permitted. Source: Federal Office for Spatial Development (ARE), 2025.
A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Carouge GE the median is around CHF 14'572 per m² for condominiums. A realistic estimate also factors in location, year of construction, condition, fit-out quality and view. For a free, property-specific indication you can use the Immoskop analysis tool: enter the address and property details to receive a data-based reference value — as guidance, not a substitute for an official or bank-verified valuation.
Comparison with neighbouring municipalities — purchase price difference to Carouge GE colour-coded.
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