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3948 Oberems (VS)

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Location profile

Key location factors for Oberems at a glance.

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Tax burden
19.4 %
↓ Below CH median
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 29,125 on an income of CHF 150,000.
CH median 19.8 %
8 % 16.5 % 25 %
Single, without church tax · FTA 2025
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Second homes
63.7 %
⚠ Law applies
Share of second homes in housing stock (193 units total). Above the 20% threshold — second-home law applies.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 36.27 % · ARE 2025
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Public Transport
SierreVS54 min
SionVS67 min
Brig-GlisVS71 min
Bern BE 131 min
Lausanne VD 143 min
Genève GE 182 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
SierreVS39 min
SionVS47 min
Brig-GlisVS47 min
Bern BE 141 min
Lausanne VD 107 min
Genève GE 151 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023
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Health insurance
CHF 398
↓ Cheap region
Monthly premium for adults (standard model). CHF 398 / month.
CH median ca. CHF 450
CHF 300 CHF 450 CHF 600
ChildCHF 101 Young adultCHF 274
BAG Priminfo 2026 · Standard model · CHF 300 deductible
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Demographics
140 inhabitants
Children
7.9 %
Seniors 65+
32.1 %
Foreign nat.
2.1 %
Growth 5yr
+12.0 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
Building structure
Single-family house
87 %
Building with 2 units
10 %
Multi-family house
1 %
1977 Median build year 50 % of which pre-1980 50 % Heat pump (from 2015) 3.3 Avg. rooms 81 m² Avg. floor area

Oberems is predominantly a single-family housing area: 87 % of residential buildings are single-family homes, 10 % have 2 units.

The median build year 1977 is below the Swiss average (1991). 50 % of buildings date from before 1980.

Heat pumps are recorded in 50 % of updated GWR entries (from 2015).

FSO Register of Buildings and Dwellings (GWR) 2026

Property prices

Rent (apartment)
CHF 18-22
per m² / month · median
Range: CHF 8–55 /m²/Mt.
Buy (apartment)
CHF 3'300-3'800
per m² · median
Range: CHF 1'600–9'600 /m²
Buy (house)
CHF 3'400-4'400
per m² · median
House prices vary considerably depending on plot, buildability and location within the municipality.

Source: Own analysis of public Swiss real estate data · July 2026 · Net rent excl. utilities

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What do these prices mean?

Rents in the range of CHF 18-22/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Oberems. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Oberems — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Oberems cost per month?

Rental prices in Oberems are currently typically in the range CHF 18-22 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 1,250–1,500 per month as net cold rent — the effective market range starts lower for small apartments and rises disproportionately for large ones.

What does an owner-occupied apartment in Oberems cost per m²?

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Oberems is typically in the range CHF 3'300-3'800 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Oberems cost?

The m² price for houses in Oberems is typically in the range CHF 3'400-4'400 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.

How high is the tax burden in Oberems?

The effective tax burden in Oberems is 19.4 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 29,125 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Oberems is below. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Oberems?

Yes — in Oberems the share of second homes is 63.7 %, above the 20 % threshold. The second-home law applies and construction of new second homes is restricted (primary-residence obligation for new builds, exceptions for legacy dwellings). Source: Federal Office for Spatial Development (ARE), 2025.

How can I estimate a property's value in Oberems?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Oberems the median is around CHF 3'534 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.

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