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6472 Erstfeld (UR)

Uri · 6472 · 3'961 inhabitants
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Erstfeld (6472)Canton URCH Ø
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*Safety: Uri publishes no municipal breakdown of its crime statistics. Shown is the cantonal figure, not a measurement for Erstfeld (6472).
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Location profile

Key location factors for Erstfeld at a glance.

Costs

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Tax burden
14.3 %
↓ Low
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 21,440 on an income of CHF 150,000. Rank 10 of 19 municipalities 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)
Low
Cheaper than 78 % of all municipalities in Switzerland.
Typical range CHF 15–24 per m² / month · median
Buy (apartment)
Low
Cheaper than 77 % of all municipalities in Switzerland.
Typical range CHF 4'500–7'000 per m² · median
Buy (house)
Low
Cheaper than 85 % of all municipalities in Switzerland.
Typical range CHF 4'500–6'500 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
0.6 %
Tight market
0.6 % of all homes are vacant — 12 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)UR16 min
BellinzonaTI59 min
ZugZG69 min
Lugano TI 73 min
Luzern LU 79 min
Zürich ZH 104 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
Altdorf (UR)UR13 min
BellinzonaTI71 min
ZugZG56 min
Lugano TI 83 min
Luzern LU 38 min
Zürich ZH 68 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023

Quality of life

Land use
31.4 %
31.4 % forest, 3.7 % built-up area, 10.6 % 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
21 %
↓ Below average
Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %
Tertiary level
21 %
Upper secondary
52 %
Compulsory
27 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
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Demographics
3'961 inhabitants
Children
18.9 %
Seniors 65+
23.4 %
Foreign nat.
24.2 %
Growth 5yr
+3.0 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Second homes
14.0 %
✓ No restriction
Share of second homes in housing stock (2,002 units total). Below the 20% threshold — no second-home restrictions.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 85.96 % · ARE 2025
Building structure
Single-family house
58 %
Building with 2 units
19 %
Multi-family house
20 %
2010 Median build year 18 % of which pre-1980 22 % Heat pump (from 2015) 4.0 Avg. rooms 97 m² Avg. floor area

Erstfeld is predominantly a single-family housing area: 58 % of residential buildings are single-family homes, 19 % have 2 units.

The median build year 2010 is above the Swiss average (1991). 18 % of buildings date from before 1980.

Heat pumps are recorded in 22 % 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 Erstfeld im Vergleich zu anderen Gemeinden?

Der Quadratmeterpreis liegt bei 5'655 CHF und damit günstiger als in 77% aller Schweizer Gemeinden. Damit gehört Erstfeld zu den eher günstigeren Standorten für Wohneigentum.

Wie ist die Situation auf dem Mietwohnungsmarkt in Erstfeld?

Die Mieten liegen bei 19.1 CHF pro m2 und Monat, günstiger als in 78% aller Gemeinden. Allerdings ist die Leerwohnungsziffer mit 0.6% (2025) tief, der Markt gilt als knapp.

Wie hoch ist die Steuerbelastung in Erstfeld?

Bei einem Bruttoeinkommen von CHF 150'000 (alleinstehend, ohne Kirchensteuer) liegt die Steuerbelastung bei 14.3%, das entspricht CHF 21'440. Das ist günstiger als in 97% aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie sind die Krankenkassenprämien in Erstfeld?

Für Erwachsene im Standardmodell liegt die monatliche Prämie bei CHF 363. Das ist günstiger als in 99% aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie viel Grünfläche gibt es rund um Erstfeld?

Im Umkreis von Erstfeld gibt es mehr unversiegelte Fläche als bei 72% aller Schweizer Gemeinden. Diese Einordnung bezieht sich auf die Umgebung im Umkreis, nicht auf die Flächenaufteilung der Gemeinde selbst, die laut Arealstatistik zu 31% aus Wald, 11% aus Landwirtschaftsfläche und 4% aus Siedlungsfläche besteht.

What do these prices mean?

Rents in the range of CHF 17-21/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Erstfeld. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Erstfeld — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Erstfeld cost per month?

Rental prices in Erstfeld are currently typically in the range CHF 17-21 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 1,250–1,450 per month — the effective market range starts lower for small apartments and rises disproportionately for large ones.

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

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Erstfeld is typically in the range CHF 5'300-6'000 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Erstfeld cost?

The m² price for houses in Erstfeld is typically in the range CHF 4'800-6'200 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 Erstfeld?

The effective tax burden in Erstfeld is 14.3 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 21,440 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Erstfeld is below. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Erstfeld?

No — in Erstfeld the share of second homes is 14.0 %, 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 Erstfeld?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Erstfeld the median is around CHF 5'655 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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