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Living in Benken
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Benken (Zürich). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
857
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’891
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.6%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
224.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 1’059
2 Rooms
CHF 1’380
3 Rooms
CHF 1’891
4 Rooms
CHF 2’420
5+ Rooms
CHF 3’063
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+32.7% (+CHF 466)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
127.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
97.00%
Combined Tax Rate
224.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 12’992
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 15’456
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
411
Vacancy Rate
0.6%
New Construction (last year)
3
Homeownership Rate
32.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
857
Population Density
151 per km²
Population Growth
+1.50%
Foreign Nationals
38.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
20.0%
20–39 years
26.0%
40–64 years
34.0%
65+ years
20.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Laufen-Uhwiesen
2.26 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’891CHF 0
Taxes
202.00%-22.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Dachsen
2.93 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’891CHF 0
Taxes
227.00%+3.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Marthalen
3.07 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’891CHF 0
Taxes
203.00%-21.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Trüllikon
3.38 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’891CHF 0
Taxes
209.00%-15.0%
Vacancy0.4%
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Schlatt
3.47 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’320CHF -571
Taxes
241.00%+17.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Rheinau
3.66 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’891CHF 0
Taxes
207.00%-17.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Frequently asked questions about Benken
What is the average rent in Benken?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Benken (Zürich) is CHF 1’891 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 1’059, for 4-room CHF 2’420.
What is the tax rate in Benken?
The combined tax rate in Benken is 224.00% (municipal: 127.00%, cantonal: 97.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 12’992 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Benken?
The vacancy rate in Benken is 0.560% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Benken have?
Benken has 857 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 5.66 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 38.0%.
How well is Benken connected by public transport?
Benken has public transport quality class D (D – poorly connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 47 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE