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Oftringen

BFS 4280 · Canton AG · 15’120 residents
56
Rank 706 / 2’131 Top 33% Canton AG-Ø 60

Oftringen Oftringen in Canton AG achieves an ImmoCensio overall score of 56/100 and thus ranks mid-range (6 points above the Swiss average of 50). The municipality ranks 706 of 2'131 analysed Swiss municipalities. (6 points above the Swiss average of 50). The municipality ranks 706 out of 2'131 analysed Swiss municipalities.

The greatest strength is in Infrastructure (Score 89), while Demand (VR) (Score 4) shows the weakest profile. Population is growing strongly at 7.2% over 5 years. The vacancy rate of 3.76% suggests oversupply.

▲ Strengths
Infrastructure 89
Transport & Accessibility 79
▼ Weaknesses
Building Quality 39
Demand (VR) 4
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Score Dimensions

Building Quality (16%) 39
New construction rate, renewable energy, construction year · Kt. Ø 55
Tax Attractiveness (14%) 77
Tax burden index in cantonal comparison · Kt. Ø 77
Demand (VR) (16%) 4
Low vacancy rate = high demand · Kt. Ø 48
Population Dynamics (13%) 71
5-year residential population growth · Kt. Ø 66
Infrastructure (13%) 89
Municipality size and multi-family share · Kt. Ø 54
Future / Construction Activity (13%) 46
Active building projects per capita · Kt. Ø 48
Transport & Accessibility (15%) 79
Travel time & accessibility (car + public transport) · Kt. Ø 68
AI Analysis Claude Haiku

Oftringen (AG, Rank 185/2142) impresses with excellent Tax burden (97/100) and stable Infrastructure (89/100), but with a score of 67 clearly exceeds the canton average (59). Building quality (40/100) and Demand (48/100) are the limiting factors.

▲ Strengths

Outstanding tax situation with 97/100 – significantly better than AG average (EQ 42.5%), strong Infrastructure (89/100) and solid Transport connection with 40 min. to nearest center Lucerne. Population growing at +7.2% in 5 years, municipality is well-sized at 15,120 residents.

▼ Weaknesses

Building stock mostly older and fossil-heated (64%, only 12.7% renewable), low new construction share (29.7%). Demand score of 48/100 indicates weaker market appeal, price pressure moderate (74/100).

Investment Perspective

Oftringen scores for investors with tax advantage and stable Infrastructure, but not with price growth or tight Demand. The 40-min. commute to Lucerne makes it more attractive for cost-conscious buyers than premium segment. Renovation objects could generate returns via renewal upgrades.

➡ Solid choice for cost-optimizers with medium-term horizon – taxes and Infrastructure are convincing, Demand and building condition are not purchase drivers.

AI Analysis

Confidence 78%
Trend
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→ Stable
1-Year Forecast
56
3-Year Forecast
56
Influence Factors
+2 Strong population growth
+1 High new construction rate
-2 High vacancy rate
-0.5 High fossil share (renovation risk)
+1 Many construction projects
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 Oftringen?+
The score of 56/100 combines 7 dimensions: building quality, tax burden, demand, population dynamics, infrastructure, future and transport.Oftringen therefore ranks 706 out of 2'131 Swiss municipalities.
How does Oftringen compare to Canton AG?+
Oftringen achieves a score of 56, the cantonal average is 60.. The municipality thus performs weaker than the cantonal average.
Is Oftringen a good location for real estate investment?+
The ImmoCensio Score is a data-based indicator, not an investment recommendation. Oftringen shows strengths in Infrastructure (Score 89). Investment decisions should always be made with professional advice.
What is the vacancy rate in Oftringen?+
The current vacancy rate is 3.76%.
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.