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Reiden

Lucerne · 7'674 inhabitants
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Location profile

Key location factors for Reiden at a glance.

Costs

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Tax burden
17.4 %
↓ Below CH median
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 26,075 on an income of CHF 150,000. Rank 65 of 79 municipalities in Lucerne.
CH median 19.8 %
8 % 16.5 % 25 %
Single, without church tax · FTA 2025
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Health insurance
CHF 400
↓ Cheap region
Average monthly premium for adults 2027. CHF 400 / month.
CH median ca. CHF 450
CHF 300 CHF 450 CHF 600
ChildCHF 102 Young adultCHF 262
FOPH Priminfo 2027 · average premium across all deductibles and models

Property prices

Rent (apartment)
Average
Cheaper than 64 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 65 % in LU.
Typical range CHF 16–25 per m² / month · median
Buy (apartment)
Average
More expensive than 52 % of all municipalities in Switzerland, cheaper than 66 % in LU.
Typical range CHF 5'500–8'000 per m² · median
Buy (house)
Average
More expensive than 50 % of all municipalities in Switzerland, cheaper than 72 % in LU.
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
3.5 %
Loose market
3.5 % of all homes are vacant — 122 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
OltenSO26 min
AarauAG39 min
LenzburgAG58 min
Luzern LU 54 min
Bern BE 60 min
Basel BS 63 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
OltenSO22 min
AarauAG27 min
LenzburgAG31 min
Luzern LU 34 min
Bern BE 63 min
Basel BS 46 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023

Quality of life

Land use
37.0 %
37.0 % forest, 12.4 % built-up area, 50.2 % farmland. The nearest forest edge is a median 100 metres away.
Source: FSO, land use statistics
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Safety
39.7 ‰
Safe
39.7 offences per 1,000 residents (Swiss Criminal Code, 2025). Rated against municipalities of the same size class (5,000–10,000, median 42.7) — 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
27 %
≈ Average
Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %
Tertiary level
27 %
Upper secondary
51 %
Compulsory
22 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
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Demographics
7'674 inhabitants
Children
18.7 %
Seniors 65+
18.1 %
Foreign nat.
29.4 %
Growth 5yr
+6.8 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Second homes
7.1 %
✓ No restriction
Share of second homes in housing stock (3,499 units total). Below the 20% threshold — no second-home restrictions.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 92.91 % · ARE 2025
Building structure
Single-family house
60 %
Building with 2 units
14 %
Multi-family house
22 %
2007 Median build year 21 % of which pre-1980 21 % Heat pump (from 2015) 3.9 Avg. rooms 105 m² Avg. floor area

Reiden is predominantly a single-family housing area: 60 % of residential buildings are single-family homes, 14 % have 2 units.

The median build year 2007 is above the Swiss average (1991). 21 % of buildings date from before 1980.

Heat pumps are recorded in 21 % of updated GWR entries (from 2015).

FSO Register of Buildings and Dwellings (GWR) 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Wie hoch sind die Wohnkosten in Reiden?

Die Mietpreise liegen bei CHF 20.4 pro m2 und Monat, was günstiger ist als in 65% aller Schweizer Gemeinden. Beim Kauf liegt der Quadratmeterpreis bei CHF 6'793, das ist teurer als in 52% aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie steht es um die Steuerbelastung in Reiden?

Für eine alleinstehende Person mit CHF 150'000 Bruttoeinkommen liegt die Steuerbelastung ohne Kirchensteuer bei 17.4%, das entspricht CHF 26'075. Das ist günstiger als in 66% aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie ist die Verfügbarkeit von Wohnungen in Reiden?

Die Leerwohnungsziffer lag 2025 bei 3.49%, was als lockerer Markt eingestuft wird. Das deutet auf eine vergleichsweise gute Verfügbarkeit von Wohnraum hin.

Wie viele Menschen leben in Reiden und wie ist die Altersstruktur?

Reiden zählt 7'674 Einwohner. 18.7% der Bevölkerung sind unter 15 Jahren, 18.1% sind 65 Jahre oder älter.

Wie ist die Landschaft rund um Reiden beschaffen?

Die Gemeindefläche gliedert sich in 50% Landwirtschaft, 37% Wald und 12% Siedlungsfläche. Im Umkreis gibt es mehr unversiegelte Fläche als bei 32% aller Schweizer Gemeinden, wobei diese Umkreisbetrachtung sich von der Flächenaufteilung der Gemeinde selbst unterscheidet.

What do these prices mean?

Rents in the range of CHF 18-23/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Reiden. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Reiden — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Reiden cost per month?

Rental prices in Reiden are currently typically in the range CHF 18-23 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 1,300–1,550 per month — the effective market range starts lower for small apartments and rises disproportionately for large ones.

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

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Reiden is typically in the range CHF 6'400-7'200 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Reiden cost?

The m² price for houses in Reiden is typically in the range CHF 5'900-7'600 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 Reiden?

The effective tax burden in Reiden is 17.4 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 26,075 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Reiden is below. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Reiden?

No — in Reiden the share of second homes is 7.1 %, 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 Reiden?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Reiden the median is around CHF 6'793 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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