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Risch

Zug · 11'674 inhabitants
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*Safety: Zug publishes no municipal breakdown of its crime statistics. Shown is the cantonal figure, not a measurement for Risch.
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Location profile

Key location factors for Risch at a glance.

Costs

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Tax burden
8.9 %
↓ Low
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 13,410 on an income of CHF 150,000. Rank 9 of 11 municipalities in Zug.
CH median 19.8 %
8 % 16.5 % 25 %
Single, without church tax · FTA 2025
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Health insurance
CHF 325
↓ Cheap region
Average monthly premium for adults 2027. CHF 325 / month.
CH median ca. CHF 450
CHF 300 CHF 450 CHF 600
ChildCHF 91 Young adultCHF 235
FOPH Priminfo 2027 · average premium across all deductibles and models

Property prices

Rent (apartment)
Very high
More expensive than 91 % of all municipalities in Switzerland.
Typical range CHF 26–40 per m² / month · median
Buy (apartment)
Very high
More expensive than 99 % of all municipalities in Switzerland.
Typical range CHF 12–19k per m² · median
Buy (house)
Very high
More expensive than 98 % of all municipalities in Switzerland.
Typical range CHF 12–19k 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
0.5 %
Tight market
0.5 % of all homes are vacant — 24 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
ZugZG23 min
Wohlen (AG)AG37 min
LenzburgAG49 min
Luzern LU 33 min
Zürich ZH 60 min
Winterthur ZH 90 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
ZugZG19 min
Wohlen (AG)AG41 min
LenzburgAG54 min
Luzern LU 23 min
Zürich ZH 36 min
Winterthur ZH 62 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023

Quality of life

Land use
14.7 %
14.7 % forest, 31.7 % built-up area, 51.6 % farmland. The nearest forest edge is a median 224 metres away.
Source: FSO, land use statistics
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Safety
43.0 ‰
Safe
43.0 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. Cantonal figure: Zug publishes no municipal breakdown. Cantonal figures are dominated by urban centres.
Median of size class
Excludes narcotics and immigration law (enforcement-driven offences) · FSO Police Crime Statistics 2025
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Education
50 %
↑ Above average
Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %
Tertiary level
50 %
Upper secondary
37 %
Compulsory
13 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
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Demographics
11'674 inhabitants
Children
18.2 %
Seniors 65+
15.5 %
Foreign nat.
28.1 %
Growth 5yr
+6.2 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Second homes
5.2 %
✓ No restriction
Share of second homes in housing stock (5,236 units total). Below the 20% threshold — no second-home restrictions.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 94.82 % · ARE 2025
Building structure
Single-family house
47 %
Building with 2 units
12 %
Multi-family house
35 %
2009 Median build year 6 % of which pre-1980 2 % Heat pump (from 2015) 3.7 Avg. rooms 108 m² Avg. floor area

Risch has a mixed building structure: 47 % single-family, 35 % multi-family and 12 % 2-unit buildings.

The median build year 2009 is above the Swiss average (1991). 6 % of buildings date from before 1980.

Heat pumps are recorded in 2 % 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 Risch?

Der Quadratmeterpreis für Wohneigentum liegt bei CHF 15'383 und damit höher als in 99 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden. Auch die Mietpreise mit CHF 32.70 pro m2 und Monat liegen über dem Niveau von 91 % aller Gemeinden.

Wie stehen die Chancen, in Risch eine Wohnung zu finden?

Der Markt gilt mit einer Leerwohnungsziffer von 0.46 % (2025) als knapp. Das Angebot an verfügbaren Wohnungen ist entsprechend begrenzt.

Wie hoch sind die Steuern in Risch?

Für eine alleinstehende Person mit CHF 150'000 Bruttoeinkommen liegt die Steuerbelastung bei 8.9 % beziehungsweise CHF 13'410, ohne Kirchensteuer. Das ist günstiger als in allen anderen Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie sieht es mit Natur und Umgebung rund um Risch aus?

Im Umkreis von Risch gibt es mehr unversiegelte Fläche als bei 84 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden, zudem liegt der Ort an einem Grosssee. Die Gemeindefläche selbst gliedert sich in 52 % Landwirtschaft, 32 % Siedlung und 15 % Wald.

Wer lebt in Risch?

Risch zählt 11'674 Einwohner, wobei 18.2 % unter 15 Jahren und 15.5 % über 65 Jahre alt sind. Die Bevölkerung ist in den letzten 5 Jahren um 6.2 % gewachsen.

What do these prices mean?

Rents in the range of CHF 30-36/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Risch. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Risch — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Risch cost per month?

Rental prices in Risch are currently typically in the range CHF 30-36 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 2,100–2,450 per month — the effective market range starts lower for small apartments and rises disproportionately for large ones.

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

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Risch is typically in the range CHF 14'600-16'200 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Risch cost?

The m² price for houses in Risch is typically in the range CHF 13'300-17'100 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 Risch?

The effective tax burden in Risch is 8.9 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 13,410 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Risch is below. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Risch?

No — in Risch the share of second homes is 5.2 %, 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 Risch?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Risch the median is around CHF 15'383 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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