GenfZIP 1233• District Genève
Living in Carouge
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Carouge (Genf). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
10’600
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 2’055
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.3%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
143.00%
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
2005 – 2023+42.2% (+CHF 610)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
76.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
67.00%
Combined Tax Rate
143.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 8’294
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 9’867
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
5’088
Vacancy Rate
0.3%
New Construction (last year)
41
Homeownership Rate
38.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
10’600
Population Density
1’332 per km²
Population Growth
+2.10%
Foreign Nationals
36.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
21.0%
20–39 years
24.0%
40–64 years
35.0%
65+ years
20.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Lancy
2.09 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’680CHF -375
Taxes
–
Vacancy–
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Troinex
2.13 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’891CHF -164
Taxes
145.00%+2.0%
Vacancy0.3%
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Genf
2.17 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’050CHF -5
Taxes
145.50%+2.5%
Vacancy0.4%
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Plan-les-Ouates
2.47 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’055CHF 0
Taxes
139.00%-4.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Onex
3.11 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’055CHF 0
Taxes
137.00%-6.0%
Vacancy0.4%
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Chêne-Bougeries
3.31 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’055CHF 0
Taxes
146.00%+3.0%
Vacancy0.4%
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Frequently asked questions about Carouge
What is the average rent in Carouge?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Carouge (Genf) 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 Carouge?
The combined tax rate in Carouge is 143.00% (municipal: 76.00%, cantonal: 67.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 8’294 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Carouge?
The vacancy rate in Carouge is 0.350% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Carouge have?
Carouge has 10’600 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 7.96 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 36.0%.
How well is Carouge connected by public transport?
Carouge has public transport quality class A (A – very well connected). The nearest centre Genf is reachable in approx. 18 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE