Key location factors for Sitten/Sion at a glance.
Sitten/Sion has a mixed building structure: 52 % single-family, 34 % multi-family and 11 % 2-unit buildings.
The median build year 2010 is above the Swiss average (1991). 11 % of buildings date from before 1980.
Heat pumps are recorded in 13 % of updated GWR entries (from 2015).
Source: Own analysis of public Swiss real estate data · Net rent excl. utilities · Market analysis as of May 2026
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| Buy | Rent per month | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | CHF 300k–400k | CHF 800–1'000 |
| 2 rooms | CHF 400k–500k | CHF 1'200–1'400 |
| 3 rooms | CHF 550k–650k | CHF 1'500–1'700 |
| 4 rooms | CHF 700k–800k | CHF 1'800–2'000 |
| 5 rooms | CHF 950k–1.05M | CHF 2'100–2'300 |
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Prices have risen considerably over the past year and shown strong growth over the past five years. The long-term trend over decades also points to sustained price increases, reflecting continuous demand in the capital.
Yes, the rental market is very tight with limited availability. Prospective tenants should expect competition and potentially longer search times. Planning ahead and flexibility can help in securing a suitable rental.
The market has demonstrated strong price growth over recent years and decades, suggesting sustained demand. However, current supply is limited, which can mean higher entry prices. Long-term prospects appear solid given Sion's role as cantonal capital.
Both markets are tight, but rental availability is particularly limited. If you plan to stay long-term and can manage the entry cost, buying may offer stability. Renting suits those seeking flexibility, though finding options requires patience.
As a cantonal capital, Sion typically offers schools, services, and employment across sectors, suiting various life stages. The tight housing market affects all groups, so early planning is advisable regardless of your situation.
Rents in the range of CHF 20-25/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Sitten/Sion. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.
Rental prices in Sitten/Sion are currently typically in the range CHF 20-25 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 1,450–1,700 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 Sitten/Sion is typically in the range CHF 5'700-6'400 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.
The m² price for houses in Sitten/Sion is typically in the range CHF 5'700-7'400 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 Sitten/Sion is 20.1 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 30,147 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Sitten/Sion is above. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.
No — in Sitten/Sion the share of second homes is 12.6 %, 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 Sitten/Sion the median is around CHF 6'061 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 Sitten/Sion colour-coded.
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