
City · Ticino
Capolago is a village situated at the south-eastern extremity of Lake Lugano, in the Swiss canton of Ticino. Originally a municipality in its own right, Capolago is now a quarter of the municipality of Mendrisio, itself part of the district of Mendrisio.
The rental vacancy rate is 3.03%, 58% above the cantonal average (1.92 %) — a comparatively relaxed market. The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) is 77%, 7% below the cantonal average (83 %) — tax-favourable. Median taxable income is CHF 54'900, 11% below the Swiss median (CHF 61'929). Capolago has 15'076 residents (2025).
Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (BFS).
6826 Riva San Vitale
4.4 kmCHF 7'500 /month
8.5 rooms · 512 m²
6827 Brusino Arsizio
5.5 kmCHF 5'500 /month
4.5 rooms · 274 m²
Strada da Vigh 30d, 6921 Vico Morcote

CHF 30'333 /week
5 rooms · 260 m²
6921 Vico Morcote
5.6 kmCHF 2'500 /month
7.5 rooms · 140 m²
Strecia dal Lambicch 2, 6922 Morcote
5 rooms · 260 m²
6883 Novazzano
4 houses are currently listed to rent in Capolago on Homematch. The selection updates throughout the day as agencies publish new listings.
The median asking rent in Capolago is around CHF 17 per m² per month. For an 80 m² property that works out to roughly CHF 1'374 per month — actual prices vary by neighbourhood, condition and amenities.
Capolago is located in the canton of Ticino.
Capolago has approximately 15'076 residents.
The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Capolago is 77% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.