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Galgenen

BFS 1342 · Canton SZ · 5’463 residents
67
Rank 130 / 2’131 Top 6% Canton SZ-Ø 67

Galgenen Galgenen in Canton SZ achieves an ImmoCensio overall score of 67/100 and thus ranks above average (17 points above the Swiss average of 50). The municipality ranks 130 of 2'131 analysed Swiss municipalities. (17 points above the Swiss average of 50). The municipality ranks 130 out of 2'131 analysed Swiss municipalities.

The greatest strength is in Tax Attractiveness (Score 98), while Future / Construction Activity (Score 35) shows the weakest profile. Population is growing strongly at 4.5% over 5 years. With a vacancy rate of only 0.42%, the housing market is very tight.

▲ Strengths
Tax Attractiveness 98
Infrastructure 76
▼ Weaknesses
Population Dynamics 49
Future / Construction Activity 35
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Score Dimensions

Building Quality (16%) 64
New construction rate, renewable energy, construction year · Kt. Ø 63
Tax Attractiveness (14%) 98
Tax burden index in cantonal comparison · Kt. Ø 98
Demand (VR) (16%) 73
Low vacancy rate = high demand · Kt. Ø 65
Population Dynamics (13%) 49
5-year residential population growth · Kt. Ø 54
Infrastructure (13%) 76
Municipality size and multi-family share · Kt. Ø 68
Future / Construction Activity (13%) 35
Active building projects per capita · Kt. Ø 61
Transport & Accessibility (15%) 72
Travel time & accessibility (car + public transport) · Kt. Ø 58
AI Analysis Claude Haiku

Galgenen (SZ) scores 69/100 points at cantonal average and ranks 122nd out of 2142 municipalities. The municipality impresses with low taxes (99/100) and high demand (88/100), but is burdened by weak future prospects (35/100) and low population dynamics (49/100).

▲ Strengths

Income tax rate of 47.7% quotient is unbeatable favorable for high earners. Demand score of 88/100 shows solid purchase interest despite rural location. New construction rate of 35.3% signals active building activity; population grows by 4.5% over 5 years.

▼ Weaknesses

Future prospects only 35/100 – structural weakness without growth perspective. Population score 49/100 indicates stagnating or declining demographics. Travel time to Zurich 43 min by car / 65 min by public transport is marginal for commuters.

Investment Perspective

Attractive for tax savers and owner-occupiers with long holding periods, not for quick returns. Price pressure 82/100 shows purchasing power, but price appreciation remains moderate. Target group: wealthy individuals seeking relief from high taxes.

➡ Buy if private and tax-motivated; avoid if investment returns or population growth are expected.

AI Analysis

Confidence 90%
Trend
→
→ Stable
1-Year Forecast
68
+1 pts.
3-Year Forecast
69
+2 pts.
Influence Factors
+1 Population growth
+1 High new construction rate
+1 Very low vacancy rate
+0.5 Moderate construction activity
AI-generated · Not investment advice · Data may contain errors
AI forecast based on 6 months of history.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the ImmoCensio Score mean for Galgenen?+
The score of 67/100 combines 7 dimensions: building quality, tax burden, demand, population dynamics, infrastructure, future and transport.Galgenen therefore ranks 130 out of 2'131 Swiss municipalities.
How does Galgenen compare to Canton SZ?+
Galgenen achieves a score of 67, the cantonal average is 67.. The municipality thus performs equally well than the cantonal average.
Is Galgenen a good location for real estate investment?+
The ImmoCensio Score is a data-based indicator, not an investment recommendation. Galgenen shows strengths in Tax Attractiveness (Score 98). Investment decisions should always be made with professional advice.
What is the vacancy rate in Galgenen?+
The current vacancy rate is 0.42%.
Data sources: FSO STAT-TAB/stats.swiss (population, vacant dwellings), GWR (buildings), FTA/ESTV (taxes, partly cantonal level), SNB (interest rates), ARE/GeoAdmin (accessibility), IAZI/Wüest benchmarks (purchase prices, cantonal). Data as of: 20.07.2026. Percentile ranking across 2'131 municipalities.