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Living in Knonau
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Knonau (Zürich). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
2’301
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’891
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.5%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
206.00%
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+43.4% (+CHF 572)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
109.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
97.00%
Combined Tax Rate
206.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 11’948
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 14’214
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
1’104
Vacancy Rate
0.5%
New Construction (last year)
9
Homeownership Rate
37.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
2’301
Population Density
356 per km²
Population Growth
+2.00%
Foreign Nationals
35.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
20.0%
20–39 years
27.0%
40–64 years
34.0%
65+ years
19.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Rifferswil
1.01 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’891CHF 0
Taxes
212.00%+6.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Mettmenstetten
2.24 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’891CHF 0
Taxes
208.00%+2.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Maschwanden
2.81 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’891CHF 0
Taxes
207.00%+1.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Steinhausen
3.61 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’145+CHF 254
Taxes
152.00%-54.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Cham
4.94 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’900+CHF 9
Taxes
–
Vacancy–
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Kappel am Albis
4.99 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’891CHF 0
Taxes
205.00%-1.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Frequently asked questions about Knonau
What is the average rent in Knonau?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Knonau (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 Knonau?
The combined tax rate in Knonau is 206.00% (municipal: 109.00%, cantonal: 97.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 11’948 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Knonau?
The vacancy rate in Knonau is 0.480% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Knonau have?
Knonau has 2’301 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 6.47 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 35.0%.
How well is Knonau connected by public transport?
Knonau has public transport quality class A (A – very well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 32 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE