ZürichZIP 8704• District Meilen
Living in Hittnau
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Hittnau (Zürich). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
6’100
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
2005 – 2023+42.2% (+CHF 610)
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
2’928
Vacancy Rate
0.5%
New Construction (last year)
23
Homeownership Rate
43.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
6’100
Population Density
1’290 per km²
Population Growth
+1.60%
Foreign Nationals
33.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
21.0%
20–39 years
25.0%
40–64 years
35.0%
65+ years
19.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Pfäffikon
3.16 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’055CHF 0
Taxes
229.00%+4.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Bauma
4.06 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’891CHF -164
Taxes
229.00%+4.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Bäretswil
4.46 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’055CHF 0
Taxes
222.00%-3.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Russikon
4.47 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’891CHF -164
Taxes
231.00%+6.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Seegräben
4.91 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’891CHF -164
Taxes
232.00%+7.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Fehraltorf
5.51 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’055CHF 0
Taxes
224.00%-1.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Frequently asked questions about Hittnau
What is the average rent in Hittnau?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Hittnau (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 Hittnau?
The combined tax rate in Hittnau 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 Hittnau?
The vacancy rate in Hittnau is 0.510% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Hittnau have?
Hittnau has 6’100 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 4.73 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 33.0%.
How well is Hittnau connected by public transport?
Hittnau has public transport quality class A (A – very well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 63 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE