Aargau
Living in Birr
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Birr (Aargau). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
4’354
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’283
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.3%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
212.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 718
2 Rooms
CHF 937
3 Rooms
CHF 1’283
4 Rooms
CHF 1’642
5+ Rooms
CHF 2’078
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+55.9% (+CHF 460)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
115.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
97.00%
Combined Tax Rate
212.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 12’296
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 14’628
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
2’090
Vacancy Rate
1.3%
New Construction (last year)
17
Homeownership Rate
42.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
4’354
Population Density
862 per km²
Population Growth
+0.70%
Foreign Nationals
22.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
20.0%
20–39 years
24.0%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
23.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Lupfig
0.65 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF 0
Taxes
226.00%+14.0%
Vacancy1.5%
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Brunegg
2.14 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF 0
Taxes
225.00%+13.0%
Vacancy1.6%
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Möriken-Wildegg
2.62 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF 0
Taxes
201.00%-11.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Holderbank
2.63 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF 0
Taxes
232.00%+20.0%
Vacancy1.7%
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Schinznach-Bad
2.94 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF 0
Taxes
202.00%-10.0%
Vacancy1.6%
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Hausen
3.05 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF 0
Taxes
221.00%+9.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Frequently asked questions about Birr
What is the average rent in Birr?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Birr (Aargau) is CHF 1’283 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 718, for 4-room CHF 1’642.
What is the tax rate in Birr?
The combined tax rate in Birr is 212.00% (municipal: 115.00%, cantonal: 97.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 12’296 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Birr?
The vacancy rate in Birr is 1.290% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Birr have?
Birr has 4’354 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 5.05 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 22.0%.
How well is Birr connected by public transport?
Birr has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 67 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE