1 Apartments & Houses for sale in 8765 Engi

Glarus Süd is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Glarus. It comprises the upper Linth valley, and the entire Sernf valley, and includes the villages of Betschwanden, Braunwald, Diesbach, Elm, Engi, Haslen, Hätzingen, Leuggelbach, Linthal, Luchsingen, Matt, Mitlödi, Nidfurn, Rüti, Schwanden, Schwändi and Sool.

Canton: Glarus
Area: 430.0 km²

Population

9'675residents

Median taxable income

CHF 58'009

Vacancy

0.59%

Foreign residents

19.8%

Dwellings

7'119

Jobs (FTE)

4'820

Tax multiplier

63%

Land use across the commune

Every 100 × 100 m of 8765 Engi, 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

4'820 full-time-equivalent jobs across 811 businesses — services make up 47% of employment, industry 44% (2018).

Source BFS STATENT

4'820FTE total

Primary9.5%

Secondary43.5%

Tertiary47.0%

Land use

2% built-up, 28% agricultural, 28% forest. Measured across 43'003 hectares (2018).

Source BFS Arealstatistik

Settlement3.0%

Agriculture49.1%

Forest47.9%

Water0.0%

Election Results

SVP led the 2023 National Council election with 47.7%, ahead of Mitte at 28.0%.

Source BFS

SVP

47.7%

Mitte

28.0%

SP

21.5%−5.8 pp

2023 vs 2019

Primary / second-home mix

70.5% of dwellings are primary residences; 29.5% are second homes (2026). The Zweitwohnungsgesetz applies here — new second-home construction is restricted.

Source BFS

Primary residences70.5%

Second homes29.5%

Second-home quota > 20% — Zweitwohnungsgesetz applies

Climate data

Annual mean 6.9°C with 1'525 mm of rain. Warmest in July (15.6°C), coldest in January (-1.8°C). Station: Elm, 958 m.

Source MeteoSchweiz

6.9°C

Annual mean

Mean 6.9°C

Rain 1525 mm

Elm · 958 m.a.s.l. · 1991–2020 normals

Warming trend

Mean annual temperature at Elm has risen by +2.4°C between the first 30 observed years (1879–1908) and the most recent (1996–2025).

Source MeteoSchweiz NBCN

+2.4°C

mean 1996–2025 vs. 1879–1908

Elm · 958 m.a.s.l. · 1879–2025

1 property in 8765 Engi

7.5-room single-family house with surrounding land

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CHF960'000.–

7.5 rooms265 m²

7.5 roomsCHF960'000.–265 m²

Dorfstrasse 67, 8765 Engi

"7.5-room single-family house with surrounding land"

The single-family house is located in a slightly elevated, idyllic residential area and borders directly on the agricultural zone. Public transport, kindergarten, primary school, and village shop are within walking distance. Other shops can be reached within 10 to 15 minutes in Schwanden and Glarus. The A3 motorway can be reached within 28 minutes. The S25 takes you from Schwanden to Zurich main station without changing trains.The historic Heidenhaus "Grund" originally dates back to the 16th century and was extensively renovated in 2006. In an idyllic location, the detached property offers a generous room layout, high-quality interior design, and a spacious garden, making it the ideal home for your family.The spacious living/dining area impresses with a chimney, modern kitchen, open gallery room, and access to the seating area. Furthermore, on the ground floor, there is a room, modern bathroom, studio, and a secondary room. The sleeping area on the upper floor includes five spacious rooms and a bathroom with an open gallery. The numerous secondary rooms in the attic offer plenty of storage space and further development potential. The exterior area, oriented southeast, convinces with a spacious seating area with sun sail and extensive lawn area, which offers plenty of free space and opportunities for animal husbandry. With two garages and a forecourt, there are also sufficient parking spaces available.Have we sparked your interest? We would be happy to send you the detailed documents by email.

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Skihaus Schabell - Gruppenunterkunft im Skigebiet

8.9 km

CHF 675'000

327 m²

Empächli 1, 8767 Elm

Neu ausgebaute 3½-Zimmer-(Ferien) Wohnung W4

9.1 km

CHF 940'000

3.5 rooms · 118 m²

Sandgasse 7, 8767 Elm

Neu ausgebaute 3½-Zimmer-(Ferien) Wohnung W3

9.1 km

CHF 765'000

3.5 rooms · 96 m²

Sandgasse 7, 8767 Elm

Frequently asked questions

How many apartments & houses are available to buy in 8765 Engi?

1 apartments & houses are currently listed to buy in 8765 Engi on Homematch. The selection updates throughout the day as agencies publish new listings.

Which canton is 8765 Engi in?

8765 Engi is located in the canton of Glarus.

What is the population of 8765 Engi?

8765 Engi has approximately 9'675 residents.

What is the municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in 8765 Engi?

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in 8765 Engi is 63% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.

Frequently asked questions

How many apartments & houses are available to buy in 8765 Engi?

1 apartments & houses are currently listed to buy in 8765 Engi on Homematch. The selection updates throughout the day as agencies publish new listings.

Which canton is 8765 Engi in?

8765 Engi is located in the canton of Glarus.

What is the population of 8765 Engi?

8765 Engi has approximately 9'675 residents.

What is the municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in 8765 Engi?

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in 8765 Engi is 63% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.

1 property in 8765 Engi

1 / 16

CHF960'000.–

7.5 rooms265 m²

7.5 roomsCHF960'000.–265 m²

Dorfstrasse 67, 8765 Engi

"7.5-room single-family house with surrounding land"

The single-family house is located in a slightly elevated, idyllic residential area and borders directly on the agricultural zone. Public transport, kindergarten, primary school, and village shop are within walking distance. Other shops can be reached within 10 to 15 minutes in Schwanden and Glarus. The A3 motorway can be reached within 28 minutes. The S25 takes you from Schwanden to Zurich main station without changing trains.The historic Heidenhaus "Grund" originally dates back to the 16th century and was extensively renovated in 2006. In an idyllic location, the detached property offers a generous room layout, high-quality interior design, and a spacious garden, making it the ideal home for your family.The spacious living/dining area impresses with a chimney, modern kitchen, open gallery room, and access to the seating area. Furthermore, on the ground floor, there is a room, modern bathroom, studio, and a secondary room. The sleeping area on the upper floor includes five spacious rooms and a bathroom with an open gallery. The numerous secondary rooms in the attic offer plenty of storage space and further development potential. The exterior area, oriented southeast, convinces with a spacious seating area with sun sail and extensive lawn area, which offers plenty of free space and opportunities for animal husbandry. With two garages and a forecourt, there are also sufficient parking spaces available.Have we sparked your interest? We would be happy to send you the detailed documents by email.