Buy & Rent Property in Chur: Facts & Figures at a Glance
What is Chur known for?
Chur is located in the canton of Graubuenden. Chur is known as Switzerland's oldest city and as the regional centre of Graubuenden, with a compact historic core, local administration, retail and services. It also serves as a gateway to the Alps, which gives it appeal for buyers who want a city base with easy access to mountain recreation and year-round outdoor activities.
What does the Chur property market look like?
Chur's property market is shaped by its role as the main urban centre in the canton, with demand coming from local households, commuters and buyers looking for a practical base in eastern Switzerland.
Price levels for buying and renting
Buy
The average purchase prices were:
- Apartment: 832,500 CHF
- This is 1,5 % higher than the Swiss average.
- Around 25 % of apartments are priced below 625,000 CHF.
- Around 75 % of apartments are priced at 1,140,000 CHF or below.
- House: 1,500,000 CHF
- This is 18,1 % higher than the Swiss average.
- Around 25 % of houses are priced below 950,000 CHF.
- Around 75 % of houses are priced at 1,974,000 CHF or below.
Rent
The average monthly rental prices were:
- Apartment: 1,620 CHF
- This is 2,6 % lower than the Swiss average.
- Around 25 % of rental listings are priced below 1,220 CHF.
- Around 75 % of rental listings cost 2,000 CHF or less.
For a detailed breakdown, visit:
https://www.immoscout24.ch/en/property-prices-m2/city-chur
Price development
- Apartment (Buy):
- Since last quarter: 2,7 %
- Since last year: 6,1 %
- House (Buy):
- Since last quarter: 0,0 %
- Since last year: 4,2 %
- Apartment (Rent):
- Since last quarter: 0,9 %
- Since last year: 3,8 %
Tax rates
Chur has a general tax charge of 9,82 %. This compares with 9,8 % for canton Graubuenden and 12,24 % nationally.
- Tax rates by household type:
- Single person without children: 15,01 %
- Married couple without children: 8,82 %
- Couple with children: 5,59 %
- Married pensioner: 13,22 %
- Example annual tax burden:
- Single (no children, 100,000 CHF income): 12,575 CHF
- Single (no children, 150,000 CHF income): 24,675 CHF
- Married couple (no children, 200,000 CHF income): 27,610 CHF
- Married couple (2 children, 125,000 CHF income): 5,020 CHF
- Married couple (2 children, 175,000 CHF income): 14,905 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: 0,13 % (Swiss average: 0,94 %)
- Total apartments: 22,511
- Housing growth over the last 5 years: 1,074 new apartments have been introduced to the market.
Demographics & economy
- Population: 39,753, with a foreigner rate of 24,44 %.
- Income: Average yearly income: 72,575 CHF. This is 11,4 % lower than the Swiss average (Swiss average: 81,875 CHF).
- Employment: Unemployment rate: 0,82 % (Swiss average: 1,45 %).
Connectivity
- It takes 93 minutes to get to the nearest major city using public transport.
- It takes 14 minutes to get to the nearest regional suburban hub using public transport.
- It takes 89 minutes to drive by car to the nearest major city.
- It takes 11 minutes to drive by car to the nearest regional suburban hub.
What is daily life like in Chur?
Daily life in Chur combines a walkable old town with everyday convenience and quick access to nature. Residents have access to shops, cafés, restaurants, cultural venues and riverside or hillside outdoor spaces, while the surrounding mountains support hiking, skiing and other leisure pursuits. The overall pace is generally more relaxed than in Switzerland's largest cities, while still offering the functions of a regional centre.
Which neighbourhoods fit different lifestyles?
Different parts of Chur suit different buyer profiles, from buyers who want central urban living to those looking for quieter residential settings. Proximity to the historic centre, transport routes and green surroundings all play a role in deciding which area fits best.
- Altstadt
- A good fit for buyers who want historic surroundings, short walks to services and a distinctly central urban lifestyle.
- Dommat/Ems-style residential outskirts
- Popular with households seeking quieter residential streets, more space and easier access to the wider Chur area.
- Lachen
- Suits buyers who want an established residential district with good everyday amenities and convenient access to the city centre.
- Fürstenwald
- Attractive for buyers looking for a calmer setting close to nature, with a more suburban feel.
Data from: September 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.