Apartments for sale in Schönenwerd

Schönenwerd is a municipality in the district of Olten in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland.

Canton: Solothurn
Area: 3.7 km²

Population

5'337residents

Median taxable income

CHF 59'725

Vacancy

3.48%

Foreign residents

38.9%

Dwellings

2'615

Jobs (FTE)

2'220

Tax multiplier

115%

Land use across the commune

Every 100 × 100 m of Schönenwerd, coloured by how it's used. Drawn from the BFS Arealstatistik 2025 release — the most recent nationwide snapshot.

Source BFS Arealstatistik

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Land use

44% built-up, 8% agricultural, 43% forest. Measured across 374 hectares (2018).

Source BFS Arealstatistik

Settlement46.0%

Agriculture8.2%

Forest45.8%

Water0.0%

Election Results

SVP led the 2023 National Council election with 29.1%, ahead of SP at 18.7%.

Source BFS

SVP

29.1%+3.4 pp

SP

18.7%−2.6 pp

FDP

18.4%−3.1 pp

Mitte

14.0%

Grüne

9.7%−2.9 pp

GLP

5.6%+0.1 pp

EVP

2.4%+0.9 pp

2023 vs 2019

Warming trend

Mean annual temperature at Luzern has risen by +2.4°C between the first 30 observed years (1871–1900) and the most recent (1996–2025).

Source MeteoSchweiz NBCN

+2.4°C

mean 1996–2025 vs. 1871–1900

Luzern · 454 m.a.s.l. · 1871–2025

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Frequently asked questions

Which canton is Schönenwerd in?

Schönenwerd is located in the canton of Solothurn.

What is the population of Schönenwerd?

Schönenwerd has approximately 5'337 residents.

What is the municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Schönenwerd?

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Schönenwerd is 115% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.