AargauZIP 5000, 5001, 5004• District Aarau
Living in Aarau
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Aarau (Aargau). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
22’000
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’420
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.4%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
207.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 780
2 Rooms
CHF 1’100
3 Rooms
CHF 1’420
4 Rooms
CHF 1’780
5+ Rooms
CHF 2’200
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+79.7% (+CHF 630)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
98.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
109.00%
Combined Tax Rate
207.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 14’000
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 16’700
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
11’200
Vacancy Rate
1.4%
New Construction (last year)
120
Homeownership Rate
18.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
10%
2 rm.
20%
3 rm.
31%
4 rm.
25%
5+ rm.
14%
Population & Demographics
Population
22’000
Population Density
1’780 per km²
Population Growth
+0.70%
Foreign Nationals
22.8%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
19.0%
20–39 years
28.5%
40–64 years
33.5%
65+ years
19.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Eppenberg-Wöschnau
2.28 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’173CHF -247
Taxes
242.00%+35.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Buchs
2.30 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395CHF -25
Taxes
213.00%+6.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Erlinsbach
2.55 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF -137
Taxes
215.00%+8.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Unterentfelden
2.58 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF -137
Taxes
225.00%+18.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Küttigen
2.71 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395CHF -25
Taxes
219.00%+12.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Erlinsbach
3.25 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’173CHF -247
Taxes
228.00%+21.0%
Vacancy1.6%
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Frequently asked questions about Aarau
What is the average rent in Aarau?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Aarau (Aargau) is CHF 1’420 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 780, for 4-room CHF 1’780.
What is the tax rate in Aarau?
The combined tax rate in Aarau is 207.00% (municipal: 98.00%, cantonal: 109.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 14’000 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Aarau?
The vacancy rate in Aarau is 1.450% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Aarau have?
Aarau has 22’000 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 12.36 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 22.8%.
How well is Aarau connected by public transport?
Aarau has public transport quality class A (A – very well connected). The nearest centre Aarau is reachable in approx. 0 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE