Buy & Rent Property in Saxon: Facts & Figures at a Glance
What is Saxon known for?
Saxon is located in the canton of Valais. Saxon is known as a market town in the lower Rhone Valley, with a long agricultural tradition and a setting that appeals to buyers who want a quieter base in western Valais. It is also associated with the Mont d'Orge area and the wider plain between Martigny and Sion, which gives it a practical location for everyday life.
What does the Saxon property market look like?
Saxon's property market is typically driven by local demand, a rural-residential character and the limited housing supply common in smaller Valais municipalities.
Price levels for buying and renting
Buy
The average purchase prices were:
- Apartment: 495,000 CHF
- This is 39,2 % lower than the Swiss average.
- Around 25 % of apartments are priced below 380,000 CHF.
- Around 75 % of apartments are priced at 616,465 CHF or below.
- House: 825,000 CHF
- This is 34,6 % lower than the Swiss average.
- Around 25 % of houses are priced below 676,800 CHF.
- Around 75 % of houses are priced at 959,730 CHF or below.
Rent
The average monthly rental prices were:
- Apartment: 1,290 CHF
- This is 21,8 % lower than the Swiss average.
- Around 25 % of rental listings are priced below 1,060 CHF.
- Around 75 % of rental listings cost 1,508 CHF or less.
For a detailed breakdown, visit:
https://www.immoscout24.ch/en/property-prices-m2/city-saxon
Tax rates
Saxon has a general tax charge of 12,28 %. This compares with 12,43 % for canton Valais and 12,38 % nationally.
- Tax rates by household type:
- Single person without children: 19,44 %
- Married couple without children: 11,28 %
- Couple with children: 6,25 %
- Married pensioner: 16,82 %
- Example annual tax burden:
- Single (no children, 100,000 CHF income): 15,410 CHF
- Single (no children, 150,000 CHF income): 31,545 CHF
- Married couple (no children, 200,000 CHF income): 34,050 CHF
- Married couple (2 children, 125,000 CHF income): 6,390 CHF
- Married couple (2 children, 175,000 CHF income): 16,065 CHF
Note: Tax rates shown are indicative only and may be inaccurate; consult a qualified tax advisor for advice specific to your situation.
Availability
- Housing supply
- Vacancy rate: 3,45 % (Swiss average: 1,01 %)
- Total apartments: 4,012
- Housing growth over the last 5 years: 400 new apartments have been introduced to the market.
Demographics & economy
- Population: 7,424, with a foreigner rate of 37,35 %.
- Income: Average yearly income: 56,195 CHF. This is 31,4 % lower than the Swiss average (Swiss average: 81,875 CHF).
- Employment: Unemployment rate: 2,65 % (Swiss average: 1,47 %).
Connectivity
- It takes 79 minutes to get to the nearest major city using public transport.
- It takes 17 minutes to get to the nearest regional suburban hub using public transport.
- It takes 65 minutes to drive by car to the nearest major city.
- It takes 18 minutes to drive by car to the nearest regional suburban hub.
What is daily life like in Saxon?
Daily life in Saxon is calm and practical, with local services, open countryside and quick access to the Rhône plain for walking and cycling. Residents also benefit from the wider leisure, dining and cultural offer available in nearby larger towns, while still living in a more settled village environment.
Which lifestyles does Saxon suit?
Saxon suits buyers looking for a quieter family home setting, people who value rural living with access to regional centres, and purchasers seeking a straightforward base in western Valais. It can also appeal to commuters who want a less urban lifestyle without losing access to the valley corridor.
Data from: June 2026
Note: The market for apartments for sale can change rapidly, so it is always advisable to check with local real estate experts/agents for the latest developments.