Key location factors for Lancy at a glance.
Lancy has a mixed building structure: 52 % single-family, 42 % multi-family and 4 % 2-unit buildings.
The median build year 2008 is above the Swiss average (1991). 25 % of buildings date from before 1980.
Heat pumps are recorded in 5 % of updated GWR entries (from 2015).
Source: Own analysis of public Swiss real estate data · Net rent excl. utilities · Market analysis as of July 2026
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Noise, sunlight and public transport vary significantly within Lancy — street by street. Check a specific address:
| Buy | Rent per month | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | CHF 400k–500k | CHF 1'000–1'200 |
| 2 rooms | CHF 700k–800k | CHF 1'400–1'600 |
| 3 rooms | CHF 900k–1M | CHF 1'800–2'000 |
| 4 rooms | CHF 1.1M–1.2M | CHF 2'300–2'500 |
| 5 rooms | CHF 1.4M–1.5M | CHF 3'000–3'200 |
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Lancy has experienced strong price growth over the past decades and continues to see upward movement. The market remains robust with sustained demand, reflecting the area's appeal within the Geneva region.
Yes, both rental and purchase markets show very limited availability. This tight supply situation means prospective residents should be prepared for competition and potentially lengthy search periods.
For a single person earning a mid-to-high income, Lancy's tax burden sits in the Swiss mid-range. It's neither a low-tax haven nor particularly high compared to other communes nationwide.
Both markets are extremely tight with high price levels. Buying requires significant capital, while renting offers flexibility but limited availability. The choice depends on personal financial capacity and long-term plans.
Lancy appeals to those working in Geneva or international sectors who value proximity to the city with residential character. Families and professionals seeking stability in a well-connected Geneva commune are typical residents.
Rents in the range of CHF 31-38/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Lancy. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.
Rental prices in Lancy are currently typically in the range CHF 31-38 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 2,250–2,600 per month as net cold rent — the effective market range starts lower for small apartments and rises disproportionately for large ones.
The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Lancy is typically in the range CHF 11'500-12'800 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.
The m² price for houses in Lancy is typically in the range CHF 11'200-14'400 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.
The effective tax burden in Lancy is 20.2 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 30,289 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Lancy is above. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.
No — in Lancy the share of second homes is 9.0 %, 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.
A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Lancy the median is around CHF 12'180 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.
Comparison with neighbouring municipalities — purchase price difference to Lancy colour-coded.
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