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6461 Isenthal (UR)

Uri · 6461 · 459 inhabitants
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*Safety: Uri publishes no municipal breakdown of its crime statistics. Shown is the cantonal figure, not a measurement for Isenthal (6461).
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Location profile

Key location factors for Isenthal at a glance.

Costs

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Tax burden
15.0 %
↓ Low
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 22,567 on an income of CHF 150,000. Highest tax burden in Uri.
CH median 19.8 %
8 % 16.5 % 25 %
Single, without church tax · FTA 2025
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Health insurance
CHF 378
↓ Cheap region
Average monthly premium for adults 2027. CHF 378 / month.
CH median ca. CHF 450
CHF 300 CHF 450 CHF 600
ChildCHF 96 Young adultCHF 241
FOPH Priminfo 2027 · average premium across all deductibles and models

Property prices

Rent (apartment)
Very low
Cheaper than 97 % of all municipalities in Switzerland.
Typical range CHF 11–18 per m² / month · median
Buy (apartment)
Average
More expensive than 68 % of all municipalities in Switzerland.
Typical range CHF 6'000–9'000 per m² · median
Buy (house)
Average
Cheaper than 57 % of all municipalities in Switzerland.
Typical range CHF 5'500–8'000 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
1.9 %
Balanced
1.9 % of all homes are vacant — 6 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
Altdorf (UR)UR33 min
ZugZG88 min
BellinzonaTI110 min
Luzern LU 89 min
Zürich ZH 121 min
Lugano TI 126 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
Altdorf (UR)UR24 min
ZugZG64 min
BellinzonaTI85 min
Luzern LU 45 min
Zürich ZH 77 min
Lugano TI 97 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023

Quality of life

Land use
28.3 %
28.3 % forest, 0.8 % built-up area, 27.3 % farmland. The nearest forest edge is a median 200 metres away.
Source: FSO, land use statistics
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Safety
25.6 ‰
Very safe
25.6 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: Uri 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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Education
26 %
≈ Average
Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %
Tertiary level
26 %
Upper secondary
60 %
Compulsory
14 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
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Demographics
459 inhabitants
Children
20.0 %
Seniors 65+
21.6 %
Foreign nat.
2.4 %
Growth 5yr
-3.2 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Second homes
17.7 %
✓ No restriction
Share of second homes in housing stock (299 units total). Below the 20% threshold — no second-home restrictions.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 82.27 % · ARE 2025
Building structure
Single-family house
65 %
Building with 2 units
24 %
Multi-family house
3 %
1948 Median build year 66 % of which pre-1980 12 % Heat pump (from 2015) 4.3 Avg. rooms 100 m² Avg. floor area

Isenthal is predominantly a single-family housing area: 65 % of residential buildings are single-family homes, 24 % have 2 units.

The median build year 1948 is below the Swiss average (1991). 66 % of buildings date from before 1980.

Heat pumps are recorded in 12 % 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 Isenthal?

Der Quadratmeterpreis für Wohnungen liegt bei 7'586 CHF, das ist teurer als in 68% aller Schweizer Gemeinden. Zum Vergleich: Die Mieten liegen mit 14.60 CHF pro m2 und Monat deutlich unter dem Niveau der meisten anderen Gemeinden.

Wie hoch sind die Steuern und Krankenkassenprämien in Isenthal?

Die Steuerbelastung liegt bei 15% beziehungsweise 22'567 CHF bei einem Bruttoeinkommen von 150'000 CHF (alleinstehend, ohne Kirchensteuer) und ist damit günstiger als in 94% aller Schweizer Gemeinden. Die Krankenkassenprämie im Standardmodell liegt bei 363 CHF pro Monat, günstiger als in 99% aller Gemeinden.

Wie ist die Bevölkerungsstruktur in Isenthal?

Isenthal zählt 459 Einwohner. Der Anteil der Personen ab 65 Jahren liegt bei 21.6%, der Anteil unter 15-Jähriger bei 20%. In den letzten 5 Jahren ist die Bevölkerung um 3.2% zurückgegangen.

Wie sieht es mit der Umgebung und Natur rund um Isenthal aus?

Im Umkreis von Isenthal gibt es mehr unversiegelte Fläche als bei 84% aller Schweizer Gemeinden, zudem liegt ein grosser See in der Nähe. Innerhalb der Gemeinde selbst macht Wald 28% und Landwirtschaft 27% der Fläche aus, Siedlungsfläche nur 1%.

Wie ist die Verfügbarkeit von Wohnungen in Isenthal?

Die Leerwohnungsziffer lag 2025 bei 1.92%, was gemäss BFS als ausgeglichener Markt eingestuft wird.

What do these prices mean?

Rents in the range of CHF 13-16/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Isenthal. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Isenthal — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Isenthal cost per month?

Rental prices in Isenthal are currently typically in the range CHF 13-16 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 950–1,100 per month — the effective market range starts lower for small apartments and rises disproportionately for large ones.

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

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Isenthal is typically in the range CHF 7'200-8'000 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Isenthal cost?

The m² price for houses in Isenthal is typically in the range CHF 5'700-7'400 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 Isenthal?

The effective tax burden in Isenthal is 15.0 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 22,567 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Isenthal is below. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Isenthal?

No — in Isenthal the share of second homes is 17.7 %, 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 Isenthal?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Isenthal the median is around CHF 7'586 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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