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Le Locle

BFS 6436 · Canton NE · 10’907 residents
28
Rank 2072 / 2’131 Top 97% Canton NE-Ø 40

Le Locle Le Locle in Canton NE achieves an ImmoCensio overall score of 28/100 and thus ranks below the Swiss average (22 points below the Swiss average of 50). The municipality ranks 2072 of 2'131 analysed Swiss municipalities. (22 points below the Swiss average of 50). The municipality ranks 2072 out of 2'131 analysed Swiss municipalities.

The greatest strength is in Infrastructure (Score 94), while Tax Attractiveness (Score 0) shows the weakest profile. Population has declined by 2% over the past 5 years. The vacancy rate of 3.91% suggests oversupply.

▲ Strengths
Infrastructure 94
Transport & Accessibility 63
▼ Weaknesses
Demand (VR) 4
Tax Attractiveness 0
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Score Dimensions

Building Quality (16%) 20
New construction rate, renewable energy, construction year · Kt. Ø 46
Tax Attractiveness (14%) 0
Tax burden index in cantonal comparison · Kt. Ø 0
Demand (VR) (16%) 4
Low vacancy rate = high demand · Kt. Ø 48
Population Dynamics (13%) 8
5-year residential population growth · Kt. Ø 34
Infrastructure (13%) 94
Municipality size and multi-family share · Kt. Ø 60
Future / Construction Activity (13%) 14
Active building projects per capita · Kt. Ø 35
Transport & Accessibility (15%) 63
Travel time & accessibility (car + public transport) · Kt. Ø 52
AI Analysis Claude Haiku

Le Locle (10,907 residents) scores 37/100, significantly below the Neuchâtel average (40) and ranks 1779 nationally. The municipality suffers from severe population decline (-2% in 5 years) and weak Buildings stock (1979 average, only 12% new construction), but is supported by excellent Infrastructure (94/100).

▲ Strengths

Infrastructure score of 94/100 is top-tier cantonal and nationally – schools, healthcare, and amenities are very well developed. Demand score 46/100 is at least moderate, price pressure only 42/100. Travel time to Bern of 74 min by car / 97 min by public transport is acceptable for Jura location.

▼ Weaknesses

Population collapses (score 8/100): -2% in 5 years, negative commuting balance (-4.7%), weak employment rate. Buildings stock critical (20/100): average construction year 1979, only 12% new construction, 74.5% fossil heating. Future score 16/100 signals structural stagnation.

Investment Perspective

Le Locle offers no return perspective for capital investors – population decline and weak Demand (46/100) limit price appreciation. For owner-occupiers, prices are low due to building condition and location (cantonal rent 3-room CHF 1,050), but renovation needs are substantial. Target group: only renovation contractors or owner-occupiers with long-term orientation.

➡ Not recommended for investors – demographic shrinkage, dilapidated building stock, and low Future potential outweigh good Infrastructure.

AI Analysis

Confidence 90%
Trend
→
→ Stable
1-Year Forecast
28
3-Year Forecast
28
Influence Factors
-1 Slight emigration
+0.5 Active construction
-2 High vacancy rate
-0.5 High fossil share (renovation risk)
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 Le Locle?+
The score of 28/100 combines 7 dimensions: building quality, tax burden, demand, population dynamics, infrastructure, future and transport.Le Locle therefore ranks 2072 out of 2'131 Swiss municipalities.
How does Le Locle compare to Canton NE?+
Le Locle achieves a score of 28, the cantonal average is 40.. The municipality thus performs weaker than the cantonal average.
Is Le Locle a good location for real estate investment?+
The ImmoCensio Score is a data-based indicator, not an investment recommendation. Le Locle shows strengths in Infrastructure (Score 94). Investment decisions should always be made with professional advice.
What is the vacancy rate in Le Locle?+
The current vacancy rate is 3.91%.
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.