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Location profile

Key location factors for Gersau at a glance.

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Tax burden
10.5 %
↓ Low
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 15,812 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
25.0 %
⚠ Law applies
Share of second homes in housing stock (1,626 units total). Above the 20% threshold — second-home law applies.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 74.97 % · ARE 2025
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Public Transport
Altdorf (UR)UR50 min
ZugZG71 min
Rapperswil-JonaSG104 min
Luzern LU 84 min
Zürich ZH 108 min
Lugano TI 125 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
Altdorf (UR)UR35 min
ZugZG47 min
Rapperswil-JonaSG64 min
Luzern LU 42 min
Zürich ZH 60 min
Lugano TI 109 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 103 Young adultCHF 274
BAG Priminfo 2026 · Standard model · CHF 300 deductible
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Demographics
2'462 inhabitants
Children
13.4 %
Seniors 65+
25.2 %
Foreign nat.
29.7 %
Growth 5yr
+5.8 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Education
36 %
≈ Average
Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %
Tertiary level
36 %
Upper secondary
52 %
Compulsory
12 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
Building structure
Single-family house
51 %
Building with 2 units
17 %
Multi-family house
27 %
1900 Median build year 60 % of which pre-1980 25 % Heat pump (from 2015) 3.6 Avg. rooms 110 m² Avg. floor area

Gersau has a mixed building structure: 51 % single-family, 27 % multi-family and 17 % 2-unit buildings.

The median build year 1900 is below the Swiss average (1991). 60 % of buildings date from before 1980.

Heat pumps are recorded in 25 % of updated GWR entries (from 2015).

FSO Register of Buildings and Dwellings (GWR) 2026

Property prices

Rent (apartment)
CHF 25-31
per m² / month · median
Range: CHF 13–62 /m²/Mt.
Buy (apartment)
CHF 10'200-11'400
per m² · median
Range: CHF 5'400–23'300 /m²
Buy (house)
CHF 9'400-12'100
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 25-31/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Gersau. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Gersau — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Gersau cost per month?

Rental prices in Gersau are currently typically in the range CHF 25-31 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 1,800–2,100 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 Gersau cost per m²?

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Gersau is typically in the range CHF 10'200-11'400 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Gersau cost?

The m² price for houses in Gersau is typically in the range CHF 9'400-12'100 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 Gersau?

The effective tax burden in Gersau is 10.5 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 15,812 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Gersau is below. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Gersau?

Yes — in Gersau the share of second homes is 25.0 %, 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 Gersau?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Gersau the median is around CHF 10'839 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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