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Living in Thalwil
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Thalwil (Zürich). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
18’525
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 2’055
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.6%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
222.00%
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+47.5% (+CHF 662)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
125.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
97.00%
Combined Tax Rate
222.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 12’876
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 15’318
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
8’892
Vacancy Rate
0.6%
New Construction (last year)
71
Homeownership Rate
31.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
18’525
Population Density
3’368 per km²
Population Growth
+1.40%
Foreign Nationals
37.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
19.0%
20–39 years
25.0%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
23.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Thalwil
0.57 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’950CHF -105
Taxes
188.00%-34.0%
Vacancy–
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Rüschlikon
1.63 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’055CHF 0
Taxes
220.00%-2.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Langnau am Albis
1.88 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’055CHF 0
Taxes
216.00%-6.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Oberrieden
2.19 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’680CHF -375
Taxes
–
Vacancy–
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Erlenbach
2.31 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’055CHF 0
Taxes
199.00%-23.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Küsnacht
2.87 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’055CHF 0
Taxes
202.00%-20.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Frequently asked questions about Thalwil
What is the average rent in Thalwil?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Thalwil (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 Thalwil?
The combined tax rate in Thalwil is 222.00% (municipal: 125.00%, cantonal: 97.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 12’876 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Thalwil?
The vacancy rate in Thalwil is 0.560% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Thalwil have?
Thalwil has 18’525 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 5.50 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 37.0%.
How well is Thalwil connected by public transport?
Thalwil has public transport quality class A (A – very well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 11 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE