ZürichZIP 8803• District Horgen
Living in Eglisau
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Eglisau (Zürich). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
5’800
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 2’055
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.5%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
227.00%
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+34.7% (+CHF 529)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
130.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
97.00%
Combined Tax Rate
227.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 13’166
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 15’663
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
2’784
Vacancy Rate
0.5%
New Construction (last year)
22
Homeownership Rate
45.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
5’800
Population Density
1’643 per km²
Population Growth
+1.80%
Foreign Nationals
35.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
18.0%
20–39 years
27.0%
40–64 years
34.0%
65+ years
21.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Buchberg
1.92 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’214CHF -841
Taxes
246.00%+19.0%
Vacancy0.8%
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Glattfelden
2.43 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’055CHF 0
Taxes
231.00%+4.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Rüdlingen
3.11 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’214CHF -841
Taxes
252.00%+25.0%
Vacancy0.8%
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Hüntwangen
3.50 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’055CHF 0
Taxes
199.00%-28.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Wil ZH
3.87 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’891CHF -164
Taxes
211.00%-16.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Wasterkingen
4.39 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’891CHF -164
Taxes
209.00%-18.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Frequently asked questions about Eglisau
What is the average rent in Eglisau?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Eglisau (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 Eglisau?
The combined tax rate in Eglisau is 227.00% (municipal: 130.00%, cantonal: 97.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 13’166 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Eglisau?
The vacancy rate in Eglisau is 0.520% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Eglisau have?
Eglisau has 5’800 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 3.53 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 35.0%.
How well is Eglisau connected by public transport?
Eglisau has public transport quality class A (A – very well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 35 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE