ZürichZIP 8001, 8002, 8003 +21• District Zürich
Living in Zürich
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Zürich (Zürich). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
443’400
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 2’050
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.5%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
219.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 1’150
2 Rooms
CHF 1’580
3 Rooms
CHF 2’050
4 Rooms
CHF 2’680
5+ Rooms
CHF 3’450
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+57.2% (+CHF 746)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
119.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
100.00%
Combined Tax Rate
219.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 14’200
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 16’800
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
224’800
Vacancy Rate
0.5%
New Construction (last year)
2’100
Homeownership Rate
8.5%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
10%
2 rm.
19%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
26%
5+ rm.
15%
Population & Demographics
Population
443’400
Population Density
5’046 per km²
Population Growth
+1.20%
Foreign Nationals
32.4%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
17.8%
20–39 years
31.5%
40–64 years
32.2%
65+ years
18.5%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Zollikon
4.55 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’055+CHF 5
Taxes
211.00%-8.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Kilchberg
5.56 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’055+CHF 5
Taxes
215.00%-4.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Wallisellen
5.70 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’620CHF -430
Taxes
–
Vacancy–
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Wettswil am Albis
6.39 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’055+CHF 5
Taxes
214.00%-5.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Dübendorf
6.46 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’055+CHF 5
Taxes
211.00%-8.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Stallikon
6.47 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’891CHF -159
Taxes
213.00%-6.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Frequently asked questions about Zürich
What is the average rent in Zürich?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Zürich (Zürich) is CHF 2’050 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 1’150, for 4-room CHF 2’680.
What is the tax rate in Zürich?
The combined tax rate in Zürich is 219.00% (municipal: 119.00%, cantonal: 100.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 14’200 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Zürich?
The vacancy rate in Zürich is 0.490% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Zürich have?
Zürich has 443’400 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 87.88 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 32.4%.
How well is Zürich connected by public transport?
Zürich has public transport quality class A (A – very well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 0 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE