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Location profile

Key location factors for Wolhusen at a glance.

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Tax burden
17.8 %
↓ Below CH median
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 26,635 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
7.5 %
✓ No restriction
Share of second homes in housing stock (2,123 units total). Below the 20% threshold — no second-home restrictions.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 92.46 % · ARE 2025
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Public Transport
ZugZG58 min
OltenSO81 min
AarauAG96 min
Luzern LU 38 min
Zürich ZH 89 min
Bern BE 92 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
ZugZG50 min
OltenSO53 min
AarauAG59 min
Luzern LU 32 min
Zürich ZH 67 min
Bern BE 93 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023
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Health insurance
CHF 394
↓ Cheap region
Monthly premium for adults (standard model). CHF 394 / month.
CH median ca. CHF 450
CHF 300 CHF 450 CHF 600
ChildCHF 102 Young adultCHF 269
BAG Priminfo 2026 · Standard model · CHF 300 deductible
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Demographics
4'747 inhabitants
Children
19.7 %
Seniors 65+
17.4 %
Foreign nat.
27.1 %
Growth 5yr
+10.2 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Education
28 %
≈ Average
Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %
Tertiary level
28 %
Upper secondary
51 %
Compulsory
21 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
Building structure
Single-family house
46 %
Building with 2 units
23 %
Multi-family house
28 %
2005 Median build year 22 % of which pre-1980 18 % Heat pump (from 2015) 3.8 Avg. rooms 102 m² Avg. floor area

Wolhusen has a mixed building structure: 46 % single-family, 28 % multi-family and 23 % 2-unit buildings.

The median build year 2005 is above the Swiss average (1991). 22 % of buildings date from before 1980.

Heat pumps are recorded in 18 % of updated GWR entries (from 2015).

FSO Register of Buildings and Dwellings (GWR) 2026

Property prices

Rent (apartment)
CHF 18-22
per m² / month · median
Range: CHF 10–46 /m²/Mt.
Buy (apartment)
CHF 5'900-6'600
per m² · median
Range: CHF 3'500–13'700 /m²
Buy (house)
CHF 6'100-7'900
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 18-22/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Wolhusen. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Wolhusen — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Wolhusen cost per month?

Rental prices in Wolhusen are currently typically in the range CHF 18-22 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 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 Wolhusen cost per m²?

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Wolhusen is typically in the range CHF 5'900-6'600 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Wolhusen cost?

The m² price for houses in Wolhusen is typically in the range CHF 6'100-7'900 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 Wolhusen?

The effective tax burden in Wolhusen is 17.8 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 26,635 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Wolhusen is below. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Wolhusen?

No — in Wolhusen the share of second homes is 7.5 %, 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 Wolhusen?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Wolhusen the median is around CHF 6'283 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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Comparison with neighbouring municipalities — purchase price difference to Wolhusen colour-coded.

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