ZürichZIP 8181District Bülach

Living in Schwerzenbach

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

Population
3’100
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’891
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.6%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
218.00%
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

1’0001’5002’0002’5003’00020052007201020132016201920222023CHF 1’372CHF 1’891
20052023+37.8% (+CHF 519)

Tax Burden

Municipal Tax Rate
121.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
97.00%
Combined Tax Rate
218.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 12’644
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 15’042
Tax year 2023

Housing Market

Total Dwellings
1’488
Vacancy Rate
0.6%
New Construction (last year)
12
Homeownership Rate
47.0%

Dwellings by Size

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

Population & Demographics

Population
3’100
Population Density
809 per km²
Population Growth
+2.00%
Foreign Nationals
33.0%

Age Distribution

0–19 years
20.0%
20–39 years
25.0%
40–64 years
35.0%
65+ years
20.0%

Public Transport & Accessibility

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

Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities

Frequently asked questions about Schwerzenbach

What is the average rent in Schwerzenbach?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Schwerzenbach (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 Schwerzenbach?
The combined tax rate in Schwerzenbach is 218.00% (municipal: 121.00%, cantonal: 97.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 12’644 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Schwerzenbach?
The vacancy rate in Schwerzenbach is 0.640% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Schwerzenbach have?
Schwerzenbach has 3’100 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 3.83 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 33.0%.
How well is Schwerzenbach connected by public transport?
Schwerzenbach has public transport quality class A (A – very well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 42 minutes.

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