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Living in Elgg
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Elgg (Zürich). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
4’903
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’891
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.5%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
226.00%
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+38.3% (+CHF 524)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
129.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
97.00%
Combined Tax Rate
226.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 13’108
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 15’594
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
2’353
Vacancy Rate
0.5%
New Construction (last year)
19
Homeownership Rate
44.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
4’903
Population Density
315 per km²
Population Growth
+1.70%
Foreign Nationals
34.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
22.0%
20–39 years
26.0%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
19.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Aadorf
2.49 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’320CHF -571
Taxes
248.00%+22.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Aadorf
2.92 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’320CHF -571
Taxes
248.00%+22.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Schlatt
3.81 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’891CHF 0
Taxes
216.00%-10.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Hagenbuch
3.89 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’891CHF 0
Taxes
209.00%-17.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Gachnang
4.76 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’320CHF -571
Taxes
235.00%+9.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Elsau
4.92 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’891CHF 0
Taxes
208.00%-18.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Frequently asked questions about Elgg
What is the average rent in Elgg?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Elgg (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 Elgg?
The combined tax rate in Elgg is 226.00% (municipal: 129.00%, cantonal: 97.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 13’108 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Elgg?
The vacancy rate in Elgg is 0.520% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Elgg have?
Elgg has 4’903 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 15.59 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 34.0%.
How well is Elgg connected by public transport?
Elgg has public transport quality class A (A – very well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 49 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE