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Kussnacht Sz

Schwyz · 14'148 inhabitants
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Location profile

Key location factors for Kussnacht Sz at a glance.

Costs

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Tax burden
10.5 %
↓ Low
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 15,812 on an income of CHF 150,000. Rank 8 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)
Very high
More expensive than 90 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 87 % in SZ.
Typical range CHF 26–39 per m² / month · median
Buy (apartment)
Very high
More expensive than 97 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 83 % in SZ.
Typical range CHF 10–17k per m² · median
Buy (house)
Very high
More expensive than 98 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 90 % in SZ.
Typical range CHF 12–18k 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
0.3 %
Tight market
0.3 % of all homes are vacant — 22 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
ZugZG45 min
Wohlen (AG)AG58 min
Altdorf (UR)UR67 min
Luzern LU 35 min
Zürich ZH 78 min
Bern BE 101 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
ZugZG22 min
Wohlen (AG)AG47 min
Altdorf (UR)UR38 min
Luzern LU 23 min
Zürich ZH 40 min
Bern BE 98 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023

Quality of life

Land use
26.8 %
26.8 % forest, 17.6 % built-up area, 54.6 % farmland. The nearest forest edge is a median 141 metres away.
Source: FSO, land use statistics
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Safety
34.8 ‰
Very safe
34.8 offences per 1,000 residents (Swiss Criminal Code, 2025). Rated against municipalities of the same size class (10,000–20,000, median 52.0) — 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
45 %
≈ Average
Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %
Tertiary level
45 %
Upper secondary
42 %
Compulsory
13 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
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Demographics
14'148 inhabitants
Children
17.1 %
Seniors 65+
21.0 %
Foreign nat.
26.5 %
Growth 5yr
+6.4 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Second homes
10.1 %
✓ No restriction
Share of second homes in housing stock (6,918 units total). Below the 20% threshold — no second-home restrictions.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 89.95 % · ARE 2025
Building structure
Single-family house
43 %
Building with 2 units
18 %
Multi-family house
34 %
2004 Median build year 22 % of which pre-1980 19 % Heat pump (from 2015) 3.7 Avg. rooms 106 m² Avg. floor area

Kussnacht Sz has a mixed building structure: 43 % single-family, 34 % multi-family and 18 % 2-unit buildings.

The median build year 2004 is above the Swiss average (1991). 22 % of buildings date from before 1980.

Heat pumps are recorded in 19 % 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 Küssnacht im Vergleich zu anderen Gemeinden?

Mit CHF 13'361 pro m2 liegt der Kaufpreis höher als in 97 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden. Auch die Miete mit CHF 31.80 pro m2 und Monat ist teurer als in 90 % aller Gemeinden.

Wie einfach ist es, in Küssnacht eine Wohnung zu finden?

Die Leerwohnungsziffer lag 2025 bei 0.32 % und wird als knapper Markt eingestuft. Das Angebot an verfügbaren Wohnungen ist entsprechend gering.

Wie hoch sind die Steuern in Küssnacht?

Für eine alleinstehende Person mit CHF 150'000 Bruttoeinkommen liegt die Steuerbelastung ohne Kirchensteuer bei 10.5 % beziehungsweise CHF 15'812. Das ist günstiger als in 100 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie naturnah ist die Umgebung von Küssnacht?

Im Umkreis der Gemeinde gibt es mehr unversiegelte Fläche als bei 84 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden, zudem liegt Küssnacht an einem Grosssee. Die Flächenaufteilung der Gemeinde selbst zeigt 27 % Wald, 55 % Landwirtschaft und 18 % Siedlungsfläche.

Wie sieht die Altersstruktur der Bevölkerung in Küssnacht aus?

21 % der Bevölkerung sind 65 Jahre oder älter, 17.1 % sind unter 15 Jahre alt. Die Bevölkerung ist in den letzten 5 Jahren um 6.4 % gewachsen.

What do these prices mean?

Rents in the range of CHF 29-35/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Kussnacht Sz. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Kussnacht Sz — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Kussnacht Sz cost per month?

Rental prices in Kussnacht Sz are currently typically in the range CHF 29-35 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 2,050–2,400 per month — the effective market range starts lower for small apartments and rises disproportionately for large ones.

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

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Kussnacht Sz is typically in the range CHF 12'600-14'100 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Kussnacht Sz cost?

The m² price for houses in Kussnacht Sz is typically in the range CHF 12'900-16'500 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 Kussnacht Sz?

The effective tax burden in Kussnacht Sz 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 Kussnacht Sz is below. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Kussnacht Sz?

No — in Kussnacht Sz the share of second homes is 10.1 %, 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 Kussnacht Sz?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Kussnacht Sz the median is around CHF 13'361 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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