ZürichZIP 8902District Dietikon

Living in Richterswil

Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Richterswil (Zürich). All key figures for your apartment search.

Population
10’500
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 2’055
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.5%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
219.00%
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

1’0001’5002’0002’5003’00020052007201020132016201920222023CHF 1’503CHF 2’055
20052023+36.7% (+CHF 552)

Tax Burden

Municipal Tax Rate
122.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
97.00%
Combined Tax Rate
219.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 12’702
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 15’111
Tax year 2023

Housing Market

Total Dwellings
5’040
Vacancy Rate
0.5%
New Construction (last year)
40
Homeownership Rate
48.0%

Dwellings by Size

1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%

Population & Demographics

Population
10’500
Population Density
1’872 per km²
Population Growth
+2.10%
Foreign Nationals
34.0%

Age Distribution

0–19 years
21.0%
20–39 years
26.0%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
20.0%

Public Transport & Accessibility

PT Quality Class
A
A – very well connected
Travel Time to Center
28 min.
Zürich
Nearest Center
Zürich

Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities

Frequently asked questions about Richterswil

What is the average rent in Richterswil?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Richterswil (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 Richterswil?
The combined tax rate in Richterswil is 219.00% (municipal: 122.00%, cantonal: 97.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 12’702 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Richterswil?
The vacancy rate in Richterswil is 0.540% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Richterswil have?
Richterswil has 10’500 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 5.61 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 34.0%.
How well is Richterswil connected by public transport?
Richterswil has public transport quality class A (A – very well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 28 minutes.

Current Listings in Richterswil

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Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE