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Morschach

Schwyz · 1'378 inhabitants
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Location profile

Key location factors for Morschach at a glance.

Costs

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Tax burden
11.4 %
↓ Low
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 17,057 on an income of CHF 150,000. Rank 22 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)
High
More expensive than 80 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 63 % in SZ.
Typical range CHF 21–33 per m² / month · median
Buy (apartment)
High
More expensive than 89 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 63 % in SZ.
Typical range CHF 8–13k per m² · median
Buy (house)
High
More expensive than 80 % of all municipalities in Switzerland, cheaper than 67 % in SZ.
Typical range CHF 7–11k 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 — 7 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)UR28 min
ZugZG53 min
BellinzonaTI96 min
Luzern LU 85 min
Zürich ZH 97 min
Lugano TI 107 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
Altdorf (UR)UR27 min
ZugZG41 min
BellinzonaTI89 min
Luzern LU 47 min
Zürich ZH 54 min
Lugano TI 101 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023

Quality of life

Land use
36.8 %
36.8 % forest, 4.4 % built-up area, 51.5 % farmland. The nearest forest edge is a median 100 metres away.
Source: FSO, land use statistics
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Safety
33.4 ‰
Safe
33.4 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.
Median of size class
Excludes narcotics and immigration law (enforcement-driven offences) · FSO Police Crime Statistics 2025
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Education
35 %
≈ Average
Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %
Tertiary level
35 %
Upper secondary
52 %
Compulsory
13 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
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Demographics
1'378 inhabitants
Children
16.2 %
Seniors 65+
15.4 %
Foreign nat.
25.5 %
Growth 5yr
+20.0 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Second homes
51.8 %
⚠ Law applies
Strongly touristic
Share of second homes in housing stock (1,256 units total). Above the 20% threshold — second-home law applies.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 48.25 % · ARE 2025
Building structure
Single-family house
44 %
Building with 2 units
22 %
Multi-family house
27 %
1981 Median build year 46 % of which pre-1980 8 % Heat pump (from 2015) 3.4 Avg. rooms 85 m² Avg. floor area

Morschach has a mixed building structure: 44 % single-family, 27 % multi-family and 22 % 2-unit buildings.

The median build year 1981 is below the Swiss average (1991). 46 % of buildings date from before 1980.

Heat pumps are recorded in 8 % 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 Morschach?

Der Quadratmeterpreis für Wohneigentum liegt bei CHF 10'383 und damit höher als in 90 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden. Auch die Mietpreise von CHF 26.7 pro m2 und Monat liegen über dem Niveau von 80 % der Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie stehen die Chancen, in Morschach eine Wohnung zu finden?

Die Leerwohnungsziffer lag 2025 bei 0.56 %, was als knapper Markt eingestuft wird. Zudem liegt der Zweitwohnungsanteil bei 51.75 %, was Morschach als Tourismusgemeinde ausweist.

Wie hoch ist die Steuerbelastung in Morschach?

Bei einem Bruttoeinkommen von CHF 150'000 liegt die Steuerbelastung für eine alleinstehende Person ohne Kirchensteuer bei 11.4 %, das entspricht CHF 17'057. Damit ist Morschach günstiger als 99 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie ist die Umgebung von Morschach beschaffen?

Morschach liegt an einem Grosssee, im Umkreis gibt es mehr unversiegelte Fläche als bei 84 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden. Die Gemeindefläche selbst besteht zu 37 % aus Wald, zu 51 % aus Landwirtschaft und zu 4 % aus Siedlungsfläche.

Wie ist die Bevölkerungsstruktur in Morschach?

Morschach zählt 1'378 Einwohner, der Anteil der Personen ab 65 Jahren liegt bei 15.4 %, der Anteil unter 15 Jahren bei 16.2 %. Die Bevölkerung ist in den letzten 5 Jahren um 20 % gewachsen.

What do these prices mean?

Rents in the range of CHF 24-29/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Morschach. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Morschach — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Morschach cost per month?

Rental prices in Morschach are currently typically in the range CHF 24-29 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 1,700–2,000 per month — the effective market range starts lower for small apartments and rises disproportionately for large ones.

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

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Morschach is typically in the range CHF 9'800-11'000 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Morschach cost?

The m² price for houses in Morschach is typically in the range CHF 7'700-9'900 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 Morschach?

The effective tax burden in Morschach is 11.4 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 17,057 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Morschach is below. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Morschach?

Yes — in Morschach the share of second homes is 51.8 %, 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 Morschach?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Morschach the median is around CHF 10'383 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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