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Living in Horgen
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Horgen (Zürich). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
22’476
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 2’117
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.5%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
227.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 1’186
2 Rooms
CHF 1’545
3 Rooms
CHF 2’117
4 Rooms
CHF 2’710
5+ Rooms
CHF 3’430
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+40.0% (+CHF 605)
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
10’788
Vacancy Rate
0.5%
New Construction (last year)
86
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
22’476
Population Density
729 per km²
Population Growth
+1.80%
Foreign Nationals
35.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
18.0%
20–39 years
31.0%
40–64 years
34.0%
65+ years
17.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Oberrieden
2.39 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’680CHF -437
Taxes
–
Vacancy–
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Meilen
3.45 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’891CHF -226
Taxes
205.00%-22.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Thalwil
4.34 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’950CHF -167
Taxes
188.00%-39.0%
Vacancy–
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Thalwil
4.56 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’055CHF -62
Taxes
222.00%-5.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Herrliberg
4.73 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’055CHF -62
Taxes
200.00%-27.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Erlenbach
4.87 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’055CHF -62
Taxes
199.00%-28.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Frequently asked questions about Horgen
What is the average rent in Horgen?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Horgen (Zürich) is CHF 2’117 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 1’186, for 4-room CHF 2’710.
What is the tax rate in Horgen?
The combined tax rate in Horgen 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 Horgen?
The vacancy rate in Horgen is 0.520% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Horgen have?
Horgen has 22’476 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 30.84 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 35.0%.
How well is Horgen connected by public transport?
Horgen has public transport quality class A (A – very well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 25 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE