ZürichZIP 8602, 8306District Uster

Living in Buchs ZH

Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Buchs ZH (Zürich). All key figures for your apartment search.

Population
8’500
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 2’055
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.5%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
225.00%
2023

Rent Prices

As of 2023

1 Room
CHF 1’151
2 Rooms
CHF 1’500
3 Rooms
CHF 2’055
4 Rooms
CHF 2’630
5+ Rooms
CHF 3’329

Rent Price Trend

1’0001’5002’0002’5003’00020052007201020132016201920222023CHF 1’503CHF 2’055
20052023+36.7% (+CHF 552)

Tax Burden

Municipal Tax Rate
128.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
97.00%
Combined Tax Rate
225.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 13’050
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 15’525
Tax year 2023

Housing Market

Total Dwellings
4’080
Vacancy Rate
0.5%
New Construction (last year)
33
Homeownership Rate
33.0%

Dwellings by Size

1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%

Population & Demographics

Population
8’500
Population Density
1’028 per km²
Population Growth
+1.60%
Foreign Nationals
39.0%

Age Distribution

0–19 years
21.0%
20–39 years
27.0%
40–64 years
35.0%
65+ years
17.0%

Public Transport & Accessibility

PT Quality Class
A
A – very well connected
Travel Time to Center
63 min.
Zürich
Nearest Center
Zürich

Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities

Frequently asked questions about Buchs ZH

What is the average rent in Buchs ZH?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Buchs ZH (Zürich) is CHF 2’055 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 1’151, for 4-room CHF 2’630.
What is the tax rate in Buchs ZH?
The combined tax rate in Buchs ZH is 225.00% (municipal: 128.00%, cantonal: 97.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 13’050 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Buchs ZH?
The vacancy rate in Buchs ZH is 0.460% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Buchs ZH have?
Buchs ZH has 8’500 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 8.27 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 39.0%.
How well is Buchs ZH connected by public transport?
Buchs ZH has public transport quality class A (A – very well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 63 minutes.

Current Listings in Buchs ZH

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Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE