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6452 Riemenstalden (SZ)

Schwyz · 6452 · 85 inhabitants
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Riemenstalden (6452)Canton SZCH Ø
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*Safety: Schwyz publishes no municipal breakdown of its crime statistics. Shown is the cantonal figure, not a measurement for Riemenstalden (6452).
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Location profile

Key location factors for Riemenstalden at a glance.

Costs

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Tax burden
10.3 %
↓ Low
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 15,396 on an income of CHF 150,000. Rank 7 of 30 municipalities in Schwyz.
CH median 19.8 %
8 % 16.5 % 25 %
Single, without church tax · FTA 2025
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Health insurance
CHF 419
≈ CH median
Average monthly premium for adults 2027. CHF 419 / month.
CH median ca. CHF 450
CHF 300 CHF 450 CHF 600
ChildCHF 108 Young adultCHF 277
FOPH Priminfo 2027 · average premium across all deductibles and models

Property prices

Rent (apartment)
Average
More expensive than 64 % of all municipalities in Switzerland, cheaper than 77 % in SZ.
Typical range CHF 18–28 per m² / month · median
Buy (apartment)
High
More expensive than 83 % of all municipalities in Switzerland, cheaper than 67 % in SZ.
Typical range CHF 7–12k per m² · median
Buy (house)
Average
More expensive than 66 % of all municipalities in Switzerland, cheaper than 87 % in SZ.
Typical range CHF 6'000–9'000 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
0.0 %
Tight market
0.0 % of all homes are vacant — 0 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
ZugZG73 min
Altdorf (UR)UR77 min
BellinzonaTI128 min
Luzern LU 108 min
Zürich ZH 116 min
Lugano TI 142 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
ZugZG50 min
Altdorf (UR)UR27 min
BellinzonaTI89 min
Luzern LU 50 min
Zürich ZH 63 min
Lugano TI 101 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023

Quality of life

Land use
26.9 %
26.9 % forest, 0.7 % built-up area, 50.8 % farmland. The nearest forest edge is a median 100 metres away.
Source: FSO, land use statistics
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Safety
31.6 ‰
Very safe
31.6 offences per 1,000 residents (Swiss Criminal Code, 2025). Rated against municipalities of the same size class (under 5,000, median 37.8) — not the national average. Cantonal figure: Schwyz publishes no municipal breakdown. Cantonal figures are dominated by urban centres.
Median of size class
Excludes narcotics and immigration law (enforcement-driven offences) · FSO Police Crime Statistics 2025
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Demographics
85 inhabitants
Children
22.4 %
Seniors 65+
21.2 %
Foreign nat.
4.7 %
Growth 5yr
-1.2 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Second homes
30.0 %
⚠ Law applies
Tourism municipality
Share of second homes in housing stock (50 units total). Above the 20% threshold — second-home law applies.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 70 % · ARE 2025
Building structure
Single-family house
56 %
Building with 2 units
25 %
Multi-family house
6 %
2006 Median build year 25 % of which pre-1980 3.7 Avg. rooms 97 m² Avg. floor area

Riemenstalden is predominantly a single-family housing area: 56 % of residential buildings are single-family homes, 25 % have 2 units.

The median build year 2006 is above the Swiss average (1991). 25 % of buildings date from before 1980.

FSO Register of Buildings and Dwellings (GWR) 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Wie hoch sind die Steuern in Riemenstalden?

Für ein Bruttoeinkommen von CHF 150'000 liegt die Steuerbelastung bei 10.3 %, was CHF 15'396 entspricht (alleinstehend, ohne Kirchensteuer). Damit ist Riemenstalden günstiger als alle anderen Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie ist die Situation auf dem Wohnungsmarkt?

Die Leerwohnungsziffer lag 2025 bei 0 %, was als knapper Markt eingestuft wird. Gleichzeitig sind Kaufpreise und Mieten im Vergleich zu anderen Gemeinden eher hoch.

Wie viele Menschen leben in Riemenstalden?

Die Gemeinde zählt 85 Einwohner. Die Bevölkerung ist in den letzten 5 Jahren um 1.2 % zurückgegangen.

Wie naturnah ist die Umgebung von Riemenstalden?

Im Umkreis gibt es mehr unversiegelte Fläche als bei 84 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden, zudem liegt ein Grosssee in der Nähe. Innerhalb der Gemeinde selbst dominieren Landwirtschaft mit 51 % und Wald mit 27 % der Fläche.

Was kostet die Krankenkasse in Riemenstalden?

Für Erwachsene im Standardmodell liegt die monatliche Prämie bei CHF 398. Das ist günstiger als in 86 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

What do these prices mean?

Rents in the range of CHF 21-25/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Riemenstalden. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Riemenstalden — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Riemenstalden cost per month?

Rental prices in Riemenstalden are currently typically in the range CHF 21-25 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 1,500–1,750 per month — the effective market range starts lower for small apartments and rises disproportionately for large ones.

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

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

What does a single-family house in Riemenstalden cost?

The m² price for houses in Riemenstalden is typically in the range CHF 6'600-8'500 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 Riemenstalden?

The effective tax burden in Riemenstalden is 10.3 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 15,396 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Riemenstalden is below. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Riemenstalden?

Yes — in Riemenstalden the share of second homes is 30.0 %, 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 Riemenstalden?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Riemenstalden the median is around CHF 9'180 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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