ZürichZIP 8603• District Uster
Living in Rafz
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Rafz (Zürich). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
5’300
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 2’055
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.6%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
206.00%
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+43.3% (+CHF 621)
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
2’544
Vacancy Rate
0.6%
New Construction (last year)
20
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
5’300
Population Density
1’456 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
Wil ZH
2.60 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’891CHF -164
Taxes
211.00%+5.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Hüntwangen
3.95 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’055CHF 0
Taxes
199.00%-7.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Eglisau
4.46 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’055CHF 0
Taxes
227.00%+21.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Buchberg
5.11 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’214CHF -841
Taxes
246.00%+40.0%
Vacancy0.8%
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Rüdlingen
5.42 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’214CHF -841
Taxes
252.00%+46.0%
Vacancy0.8%
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Wasterkingen
5.50 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’891CHF -164
Taxes
209.00%+3.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Frequently asked questions about Rafz
What is the average rent in Rafz?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Rafz (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 Rafz?
The combined tax rate in Rafz 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 Rafz?
The vacancy rate in Rafz is 0.590% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Rafz have?
Rafz has 5’300 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 3.64 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 35.0%.
How well is Rafz connected by public transport?
Rafz has public transport quality class A (A – very well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 47 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE