Solothurn, Switzerland
Grenchen cadastral map: plots, homes and population
Grenchen had 18,973 residents at the end of 2025 and 10,594 homes, 14.8% of them second homes.
Tap a plot in Grenchen (Switzerland) on the map to see its size, dimensions and sun exposure.
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Official figures for the municipality of Grenchen, canton of Solothurn.
- Residents, end of 2025
- 18,973
- Homes
- 10,594
- Second homes
- 14.8%
- New homes 2020–2024
- 499
- per 1,000 residents: 26.3
- Density
- 729
- residents per km²
- Municipal area
- 26 km²
Change since the end of 2024: +2% (Switzerland: +0.8%).
From 2020 to 2024, 499 new homes were built in Grenchen, 26.3 per 1,000 residents (Switzerland: 24.9).
Sources: Swiss Federal Statistical Office, STATPOP (permanent resident population at 31 December 2024 and 2025) and construction and housing statistics; Federal Office for Spatial Development, housing inventory (March 2026); swisstopo, swissBOUNDARIES3D. Free use with the source cited.
Population
18,973
Sun exposure
N · E · S · W
Source
Mensuration officielle (swisstopo)
Frequently asked questions
What share of homes in Grenchen are second homes?
14.8% of the 10,594 homes in Grenchen are second homes (Federal Office for Spatial Development housing inventory, March 2026), against 15% across Switzerland.
How many homes are being built in Grenchen?
From 2020 to 2024, 499 new homes were built in Grenchen, 26.3 per 1,000 residents (Switzerland: 24.9). Change since the end of 2024: +2% (Switzerland: +0.8%).
Are there official property prices for Grenchen?
Switzerland publishes no open sale prices by municipality. Some cantons, such as Zurich, Geneva and Vaud, publish their own transaction statistics. OpenParcels shows the official population and housing figures and every plot of the official cadastral survey.
How do I find the size of a plot in Grenchen?
Open the map, zoom into Grenchen and tap the plot: its area, perimeter and dimensions appear instantly in m² or sq ft.
Is the Grenchen land registry free to browse?
Yes. It is free with no sign-up. Data comes from official cadastral sources where available and OpenStreetMap elsewhere.
How can I tell if a garden gets good sun?
Each plot card has a sun compass showing which way the garden or main façade faces (due south, west…), computed from the plot and building shapes.
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