Canton of Ticino
Canton · 100 municipalities · vacancy 2025 Data 2025, as of 29 Sept 2026
In 2025, 4’936 of 257’083 dwellings stood vacant in the canton of Ticino, a vacancy rate of 1.92%.
The vacancy rate rose from 1.21% in 2016 to 1.92% in 2025 (+0.71 pp).
That is the 3rd highest vacancy rate of the 26 cantons.
Key figures 2025
- Vacancy rate
- 1.92%
- Vacant dwellings
- 4’936
- Dwelling stock
- 257’083
Vacancy trend 2016-2025
| Year | Rate | Vacant | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.92% | 4’936 | 257’083 |
| 2024 | 2.08% | 5’307 | 255’144 |
| 2023 | 2.17% | 5’489 | 252’949 |
| 2022 | 2.49% | 6’262 | 251’486 |
| 2021 | 2.83% | 7’017 | 247’951 |
| 2020 | 2.71% | 6’639 | 244’982 |
| 2019 | 2.29% | 5’534 | 241’659 |
| 2018 | 2.02% | 4’826 | 238’911 |
| 2017 | 1.59% | 3’764 | 236’730 |
| 2016 | 1.21% | 2’795 | 230’992 |
Breakdown of vacant dwellings
Of the 4’936 vacant dwellings, 686 are in single-family houses and 4’250 in multi-family houses; 3’980 are for rent and 956 for sale; 642 are new and 4’294 older.
House type
| House type | Vacant | Rate | Share of vacant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family houses | 686 | 0.27% | 13.9% |
| Multi-family houses | 4’250 | 1.65% | 86.1% |
Sale / rent
| Sale / rent | Vacant | Rate | Share of vacant |
|---|---|---|---|
| For sale | 956 | 0.37% | 19.4% |
| For rent | 3’980 | 1.55% | 80.6% |
Dwelling age
| Dwelling age | Vacant | Rate | Share of vacant |
|---|---|---|---|
| New dwellings | 642 | 0.25% | 13% |
| Older dwellings | 4’294 | 1.67% | 87% |
Comparison
Across Switzerland it is 1.00% (48’455 vacant of 4’845’500 dwellings).
| Comparison | Rate | Vacant | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ticino | 1.92% | 4’936 | 257’083 |
| Switzerland | 1.00% | 48’455 | 4’845’500 |
Municipalities in the canton of Ticino
| Municipality | Rate | Vacant | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lugano | 2.08% | 881 | 42’356 |
| Bellinzona | 2.27% | 619 | 27’269 |
| Locarno | 1.75% | 215 | 12’286 |
| Mendrisio | 3.03% | 285 | 9’406 |
| Gambarogno | 0.61% | 41 | 6’721 |
| Ascona | 1.37% | 86 | 6’277 |
| Minusio | 1.10% | 69 | 6’273 |
| Chiasso | 7.58% | 423 | 5’580 |
| Capriasca | 1.10% | 50 | 4’545 |
| Massagno | 2.28% | 97 | 4’254 |
| Losone | 1.13% | 48 | 4’248 |
| Faido | 1.26% | 50 | 3’968 |
| Biasca | 1.26% | 47 | 3’730 |
| Paradiso | 3.76% | 136 | 3’617 |
| Brissago | 0.38% | 12 | 3’158 |
| Gordola | 0.86% | 27 | 3’140 |
| Collina d'Oro | 1.91% | 58 | 3’037 |
| Caslano | 1.62% | 49 | 3’025 |
| Monteceneri | 1.79% | 51 | 2’849 |
| Agno | 1.35% | 38 | 2’815 |
| Arbedo-Castione | 1.78% | 49 | 2’753 |
| Maggia | 0.62% | 17 | 2’742 |
| Muralto | 1.33% | 36 | 2’707 |
| Tresa | 4.82% | 130 | 2’697 |
| Riviera | 1.33% | 34 | 2’556 |
| Blenio | 0.12% | 3 | 2’500 |
| Stabio | 2.26% | 56 | 2’478 |
| Serravalle | 0.29% | 7 | 2’414 |
| Morbio Inferiore | 6.32% | 151 | 2’389 |
| Acquarossa | 0.26% | 6 | 2’308 |
| Tenero-Contra | 1.39% | 30 | 2’158 |
| Balerna | 4.49% | 96 | 2’138 |
| Lema | 1.94% | 40 | 2’062 |
| Val Mara | 2.15% | 44 | 2’047 |
| Vacallo | 6.99% | 141 | 2’017 |
| Verzasca | 0.56% | 11 | 1’964 |
| Cugnasco-Gerra | 0.67% | 13 | 1’940 |
| Terre di Pedemonte | 0.48% | 9 | 1’875 |
| Bioggio | 0.18% | 3 | 1’667 |
| Cadenazzo | 1.26% | 21 | 1’667 |
| Centovalli | 0.06% | 1 | 1’667 |
| Coldrerio | 3.02% | 50 | 1’656 |
| Riva San Vitale | 1.46% | 24 | 1’644 |
| Quinto | 1.32% | 21 | 1’591 |
| Airolo | 3.13% | 49 | 1’565 |
| Torricella-Taverne | 2.01% | 31 | 1’542 |
| Onsernone | 0.13% | 2 | 1’538 |
| Breggia | 1.14% | 17 | 1’491 |
| Sant'Antonino | 0.77% | 11 | 1’429 |
| Cevio | 0.85% | 12 | 1’412 |
| Giornico | 3.62% | 49 | 1’354 |
| Novazzano | 2.54% | 34 | 1’339 |
| Canobbio | 1.66% | 22 | 1’325 |
| Melide | 1.14% | 15 | 1’316 |
| Ronco sopra Ascona | 0.93% | 12 | 1’290 |
| Castel San Pietro | 1.48% | 19 | 1’284 |
| Savosa | 0.08% | 1 | 1’250 |
| Orselina | 0.65% | 8 | 1’231 |
| Alto Malcantone | 2.12% | 24 | 1’132 |
| Sorengo | 1.34% | 15 | 1’119 |
| Comano | 1.88% | 21 | 1’117 |
| Avegno Gordevio | 0.56% | 6 | 1’071 |
| Lavizzara | 0.68% | 7 | 1’029 |
| Ponte Capriasca | 1.37% | 14 | 1’022 |
| Lumino | 2.40% | 24 | 1’000 |
| Vezia | 1.10% | 11 | 1’000 |
| Magliaso | 1.21% | 12 | 992 |
| Porza | 1.32% | 13 | 985 |
| Lamone | 1.03% | 10 | 971 |
| Morcote | 1.06% | 10 | 943 |
| Pura | 1.81% | 17 | 939 |
| Bissone | 1.39% | 12 | 863 |
| Cadempino | 1.81% | 15 | 829 |
| Brione sopra Minusio | 1.91% | 15 | 785 |
| Cureglia | 0.78% | 6 | 769 |
| Mezzovico-Vira | 1.36% | 10 | 735 |
| Origlio | 0.41% | 3 | 732 |
| Bedano | 1.68% | 12 | 714 |
| Arogno | 2.53% | 18 | 711 |
| Gravesano | 2.25% | 16 | 711 |
| Lavertezzo | 0.57% | 4 | 702 |
| Manno | 0.75% | 5 | 667 |
| Cademario | 1.80% | 11 | 611 |
| Pollegio | 0.87% | 5 | 575 |
| Mergoscia | 1.10% | 6 | 545 |
| Brusino Arsizio | 1.89% | 10 | 529 |
| Vico Morcote | 0.20% | 1 | 500 |
| Muzzano | 1.43% | 7 | 490 |
| Vernate | 1.77% | 8 | 452 |
| Dalpe | 0.00% | 0 | 345 |
| Campo (Vallemaggia) | 0.32% | 1 | 313 |
| Isone | 0.33% | 1 | 303 |
| Personico | 2.30% | 6 | 261 |
| Aranno | 3.47% | 9 | 259 |
| Grancia | 1.23% | 3 | 244 |
| Neggio | 2.37% | 5 | 211 |
| Bosco/Gurin | 0.96% | 2 | 208 |
| Bedretto | 0.00% | 0 | 204 |
| Cerentino | 1.90% | 3 | 158 |
| Linescio | 0.76% | 1 | 132 |
Other cantons
Source and method
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), survey of vacant dwellings (Leerwohnungszählung), via stats.swiss. The dwelling stock is estimated from the published counts and rates.
House type, tenure and dwelling age are three independent breakdowns of the same vacant dwellings; they cannot be combined (there is no "rented new dwelling" figure).
Vacancy data for 2025, statistics computed on 29 Sept 2026.