Houses for rent in Unterems

City · Valais

Unterems was a municipality in the district of Leuk in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. The municipalities of Turtmann and Unterems merged on 1 January 2013 into the new municipality of Turtmann-Unterems.

Population

1'193

Tax multiplier

120%

Vacancy

1.45%

Unterems in numbers

Population

1'193↓1.6%

120%

Below average in canton

Median taxable income

CHF 45'500↑3.2%

Middle in canton

Median net income

CHF 50'700↑0.3%

Paying direct federal tax

69%

Cantonal tax multiplier

100%

1.45%↓8.2%

Above average in canton

Land use

Other70%
Agriculture14%
Forest12%
Settlement3%

Foreign residents

16.0%↓4.4%

Middle in canton

Dwellings

828↑0.6%

Jobs (FTE)

382↑3.0%

Primary residences

67%

1 property in Unterems

1 / 20

CHF2'200.–

4.5 rooms137 m²

4.5 roomsCHF2'200.–137 m²

Tastrasse 12, 3948 Oberems

"Duplex apartment Oberems"

More listings in the Unterems area

9.2 km

CHF 2'960 /month

5.5 rooms · 225 m²

Bahnhofstrasse 40, 3970 Salgesch

11 km

CHF 1'470

Spacious chalet in the heights of Vercorin - spring summer 2026

13 km

Price on request

5 rooms

Housing market in Unterems

The rental vacancy rate is 1.45%, 21% above the cantonal average (1.19 %) — a comparatively relaxed market. The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) is 120%, 3% above the cantonal average (117 %). Median taxable income is CHF 53'850, 13% below the Swiss median (CHF 61'929). Unterems has 1'193 residents (2025).

Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (BFS).

Frequently asked questions

How many houses are available to rent in Unterems?

1 houses are currently listed to rent in Unterems on Homematch. The selection updates throughout the day as agencies publish new listings.

Which canton is Unterems in?

Unterems is located in the canton of Valais.

What is the population of Unterems?

Unterems has approximately 1'193 residents.

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

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Unterems is 120% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.