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6208 Oberkirch (LU)

Lucerne · 6208 · Municipality of Oberkirch · 5'106 inhabitants
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Oberkirch LU (6208)Canton LUCH Ø
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Location profile

Key location factors for Oberkirch LU at a glance.

Costs

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Tax burden
15.0 %
↓ Low
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 22,434 on an income of CHF 150,000. Rank 12 of 79 municipalities in Lucerne.
CH median 19.8 %
8 % 16.5 % 25 %
Single, without church tax · FTA 2025
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Health insurance
CHF 412
≈ CH median
Average monthly premium for adults 2027. CHF 412 / month.
CH median ca. CHF 450
CHF 300 CHF 450 CHF 600
ChildCHF 108 Young adultCHF 276
FOPH Priminfo 2027 · average premium across all deductibles and models

Property prices

Rent (apartment)
Very high
More expensive than 92 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 99 % in LU.
Typical range CHF 27–41 per m² / month · median
Buy (apartment)
High
More expensive than 84 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 85 % in LU.
Typical range CHF 7–12k per m² · median
Buy (house)
High
More expensive than 81 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 78 % in LU.
Typical range CHF 7–11k per m² · median
House prices vary considerably depending on plot, buildability and location within the municipality.

Source: third-party market data · July 2026 · asking rents from listings

Vacant homes
0.1 %
Tight market
0.1 % of all homes are vacant — 2 units, as of 1 June 2025. Below 1 % the market counts as tight, from 2 % as loose.
0 %1.5 %3 %
Source: FSO, vacant dwelling count

Commutes

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Public Transport
OltenSO41 min
Reinach (AG)AG47 min
AarauAG56 min
Luzern LU 39 min
Bern BE 62 min
Basel BS 77 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
OltenSO35 min
Reinach (AG)AG26 min
AarauAG43 min
Luzern LU 28 min
Bern BE 76 min
Basel BS 58 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023

Quality of life

Land use
12.1 %
12.1 % forest, 25.8 % built-up area, 61.4 % farmland. The nearest forest edge is a median 200 metres away.
Source: FSO, land use statistics
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Safety
38.0 ‰
Safe
38.0 offences per 1,000 residents (Swiss Criminal Code, 2025). Rated against municipalities of the same size class (5,000–10,000, median 42.7) — not the national average.
Median of size class
Excludes narcotics and immigration law (enforcement-driven offences) · FSO Police Crime Statistics 2025
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Education
54 %
↑ Above average
Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %
Tertiary level
54 %
Upper secondary
39 %
Compulsory
7 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
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Demographics
5'106 inhabitants
Children
20.8 %
Seniors 65+
16.3 %
Foreign nat.
12.3 %
Growth 5yr
+6.5 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Second homes
4.8 %
✓ No restriction
Share of second homes in housing stock (2,228 units total). Below the 20% threshold — no second-home restrictions.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 95.15 % · ARE 2025
Building structure
Single-family house
58 %
Building with 2 units
14 %
Multi-family house
27 %
1999 Median build year 28 % of which pre-1980 29 % Heat pump (from 2015) 4.0 Avg. rooms 116 m² Avg. floor area

Oberkirch LU is predominantly a single-family housing area: 58 % of residential buildings are single-family homes, 14 % have 2 units.

The median build year 1999 is above the Swiss average (1991). 28 % of buildings date from before 1980.

Heat pumps are recorded in 29 % of updated GWR entries (from 2015).

FSO Register of Buildings and Dwellings (GWR) 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Wie teuer ist Wohneigentum in Oberkirch?

Der Kaufpreis für Wohnungen liegt bei CHF 9'247 pro m2. Das ist teurer als in 84 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie steht es um die Verfügbarkeit von Mietwohnungen?

Die Leerwohnungsziffer lag 2025 bei 0.09 % und wird als knapper Markt eingestuft. Die Miete liegt bei CHF 33.80 pro m2 und Monat, teurer als in 92 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie hoch ist die Steuerbelastung in Oberkirch?

Für ein Bruttoeinkommen von CHF 150'000 (alleinstehend, ohne Kirchensteuer) liegt die Steuerbelastung bei 15 % beziehungsweise CHF 22'434. Das ist günstiger als in 94 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie naturnah ist die Umgebung von Oberkirch?

Im Umkreis gibt es mehr unversiegelte Fläche als bei 84 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden, zudem liegt ein grosser See in der Nähe. Innerhalb der Gemeinde selbst entfallen 61 % der Fläche auf Landwirtschaft, 12 % auf Wald und 26 % auf Siedlung.

Wie sieht die Bevölkerungsstruktur in Oberkirch aus?

Oberkirch zählt 5'106 Einwohner, davon sind 20.8 % unter 15 Jahren und 16.3 % ab 65 Jahren. Die Bevölkerung ist in den letzten 5 Jahren um 6.5 % gewachsen.

What do these prices mean?

Rents in the range of CHF 31-37/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Oberkirch LU. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Oberkirch LU — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Oberkirch LU cost per month?

Rental prices in Oberkirch LU are currently typically in the range CHF 31-37 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 2,200–2,550 per month — the effective market range starts lower for small apartments and rises disproportionately for large ones.

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

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Oberkirch LU is typically in the range CHF 8'700-9'800 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Oberkirch LU cost?

The m² price for houses in Oberkirch LU is typically in the range CHF 7'800-10'100 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 Oberkirch LU?

The effective tax burden in Oberkirch LU is 15.0 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 22,434 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Oberkirch LU is below. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Oberkirch LU?

No — in Oberkirch LU the share of second homes is 4.8 %, 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.

How can I estimate a property's value in Oberkirch LU?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Oberkirch LU the median is around CHF 9'247 per m² for condominiums. A realistic estimate also factors in location, year of construction, condition, fit-out quality and view. How the price compares with other municipalities is shown by the Immoskop municipality comparison: all 2’110 municipalities by housing costs, taxes and health insurance premiums — as guidance, not a substitute for an official or bank-verified valuation.

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