2.5-room Houses for sale in Glarus Nord

Glarus Nord is one of three municipalities of the canton of Glarus, Switzerland.

Canton: Glarus
Area: 151.6 km²

Population

19'810residents

Median taxable income

CHF 62'865

Vacancy

0.09%

Foreign residents

28.2%

Dwellings

10'000

Jobs (FTE)

8'749

Tax multiplier

63%

Land use across the commune

Every 100 × 100 m of Glarus Nord, 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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Jobs & economy

8'749 full-time-equivalent jobs across 1'346 businesses — services make up 56% of employment, industry 39% (2018).

Source BFS STATENT

8'749FTE total

Primary5.0%

Secondary38.9%

Tertiary56.2%

Election Results

SVP led the 2023 National Council election with 42.9%, ahead of Mitte at 28.5%.

Source BFS

SVP

42.9%

Mitte

28.5%

SP

25.7%−2.0 pp

2023 vs 2019

Primary / second-home mix

88.0% of dwellings are primary residences; 12.0% are second homes (2026).

Source BFS

Primary residences88.0%

Second homes12.0%

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Frequently asked questions

Which canton is Glarus Nord in?

Glarus Nord is located in the canton of Glarus.

What is the population of Glarus Nord?

Glarus Nord has approximately 19'810 residents.

What is the municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Glarus Nord?

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Glarus Nord is 63% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.