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Location profile

Key location factors for Ernen at a glance.

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Tax burden
20.5 %
↑ Above CH median
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 30,717 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
72.8 %
⚠ Law applies
Share of second homes in housing stock (1,009 units total). Above the 20% threshold — second-home law applies.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 27.16 % · ARE 2025
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Public Transport
Brig-GlisVS53 min
SierreVS99 min
SionVS106 min
Bern BE 135 min
Lausanne VD 169 min
Basel BS 202 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
Brig-GlisVS27 min
SierreVS63 min
SionVS70 min
Bern BE 159 min
Lausanne VD 130 min
Basel BS 196 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
544 inhabitants
Children
12.1 %
Seniors 65+
32.5 %
Foreign nat.
12.7 %
Growth 5yr
+10.6 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Education
34 %
≈ Average
Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %
Tertiary level
34 %
Upper secondary
55 %
Compulsory
11 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
Building structure
Single-family house
57 %
Building with 2 units
23 %
Multi-family house
17 %
1980 Median build year 49 % of which pre-1980 5 % Heat pump (from 2015) 3.1 Avg. rooms 83 m² Avg. floor area

Ernen is predominantly a single-family housing area: 57 % of residential buildings are single-family homes, 23 % have 2 units.

The median build year 1980 is below the Swiss average (1991). 49 % of buildings date from before 1980.

Heat pumps are recorded in 5 % of updated GWR entries (from 2015).

FSO Register of Buildings and Dwellings (GWR) 2026

Property prices

Rent (apartment)
CHF 16-19
per m² / month · median
Range: CHF 8–49 /m²/Mt.
Buy (apartment)
CHF 4'200-4'800
per m² · median
Range: CHF 2'100–12'200 /m²
Buy (house)
CHF 4'700-6'100
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 16-19/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Ernen. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Ernen — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Ernen cost per month?

Rental prices in Ernen are currently typically in the range CHF 16-19 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 1,150–1,300 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 Ernen cost per m²?

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Ernen is typically in the range CHF 4'200-4'800 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Ernen cost?

The m² price for houses in Ernen is typically in the range CHF 4'700-6'100 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 Ernen?

The effective tax burden in Ernen is 20.5 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 30,717 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Ernen is above. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Ernen?

Yes — in Ernen the share of second homes is 72.8 %, 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 Ernen?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Ernen the median is around CHF 4'503 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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