Demographic data and tax trends
Zürich recorded a population change of 3.16% in the last three years. The most recent number of inhabitants is 436'551.
The tax burden in the area is 10.49%. This is dependent on a range of different factors, including the taxation policy of the region and the income of the residents. In Zürich, the following average tax rates are in effect: 15.02% for single people with no children, 13.8% for retired couples, 6.43% for married couples with two children and 9.59% for childless couples. In addition, the tax rate amounts to 119%. On average, the Swiss earn CHF 93'595 annually and jobless figures are at 1.73%.
Existing housing
The number of flats in Zürich totals 237'386. These are broken down as follows: 28'457 1-room flats, 55'898 2-room flats, 83'616 flats with 3 rooms and 49'495 flats with 4 rooms. In addition to that, there are 13'775 5-room flats and 6145 flats with 6 rooms or more.
Empty flats
In Zürich, 0.1% of flats are unoccupied. For example, 0.11% of all 1-room flats, 0.11% of 2-room flats, 0.09% of existing 3-room properties, 0.09% of the flats with four rooms and 0.08% of existing 5-room flats are presently vacant. Ultimately, 0.15% of flats with more than six rooms are also untenanted. Of these properties, approximately 0.1% are flats with more than five rooms.
New flats
Zürich changed by 11'242 new homes during the previous five years. Of these properties, 1012 are flats with one room and 3375 are two-room flats. Additionally, 3843 flats with 3 rooms and 2440 flats with 4 rooms were built. The supply of housing also comprises 496 five-room flats and 76 flats with at least 6 rooms.
Properties to let
The average price for rental properties is CHF 2250 per month. 25% of the available rents correspond to or are less than a monthly rent of CHF 1695 (25th percentile). In addition, the 75th percentile is CHF 2900 or lower.
