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Location profile

Key location factors for Tenero-Contra at a glance.

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Tax burden
19.1 %
↓ Below CH median
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 28,632 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
19.8 %
✓ No restriction
Share of second homes in housing stock (2,200 units total). Below the 20% threshold — no second-home restrictions.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 80.18 % · ARE 2025
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Public Transport
LocarnoTI26 min
BellinzonaTI34 min
ChiassoTI68 min
Lugano TI 40 min
Luzern LU 130 min
Zürich ZH 147 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
LocarnoTI16 min
BellinzonaTI29 min
ChiassoTI57 min
Lugano TI 42 min
Luzern LU 118 min
Zürich ZH 148 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023
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Health insurance
CHF 588
↑ Expensive region
Monthly premium for adults (standard model). CHF 588 / month.
CH median ca. CHF 450
CHF 300 CHF 450 CHF 600
ChildCHF 150 Young adultCHF 414
BAG Priminfo 2026 · Standard model · CHF 300 deductible
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Demographics
3'393 inhabitants
Children
16.7 %
Seniors 65+
23.4 %
Foreign nat.
26.3 %
Growth 5yr
+5.3 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Education
32 %
≈ Average
Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %
Tertiary level
32 %
Upper secondary
49 %
Compulsory
19 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
Building structure
Single-family house
64 %
Building with 2 units
13 %
Multi-family house
21 %
1993 Median build year 25 % of which pre-1980 22 % Heat pump (from 2015) 3.3 Avg. rooms 94 m² Avg. floor area

Tenero-Contra is predominantly a single-family housing area: 64 % of residential buildings are single-family homes, 13 % have 2 units.

The median build year 1993 is close to the Swiss average (1991). 25 % 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

Property prices

Rent (apartment)
CHF 31-37
per m² / month · median
Range: CHF 15–89 /m²/Mt.
Buy (apartment)
CHF 7'200-8'100
per m² · median
Range: CHF 3'600–19'300 /m²
Buy (house)
CHF 6'500-8'400
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 31-37/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Tenero-Contra. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Tenero-Contra — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Tenero-Contra cost per month?

Rental prices in Tenero-Contra are currently typically in the range CHF 31-37 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 2,200–2,600 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 Tenero-Contra cost per m²?

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Tenero-Contra is typically in the range CHF 7'200-8'100 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Tenero-Contra cost?

The m² price for houses in Tenero-Contra is typically in the range CHF 6'500-8'400 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 Tenero-Contra?

The effective tax burden in Tenero-Contra is 19.1 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 28,632 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Tenero-Contra is below. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Tenero-Contra?

No — in Tenero-Contra the share of second homes is 19.8 %, 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 Tenero-Contra?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Tenero-Contra the median is around CHF 7'664 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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