Aargau
Living in Buchs
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Buchs (Aargau). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
7’922
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’395
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.2%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
213.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 781
2 Rooms
CHF 1’018
3 Rooms
CHF 1’395
4 Rooms
CHF 1’786
5+ Rooms
CHF 2’260
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+58.0% (+CHF 512)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
116.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
97.00%
Combined Tax Rate
213.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 12’354
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 14’697
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
3’803
Vacancy Rate
1.2%
New Construction (last year)
30
Homeownership Rate
33.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
7’922
Population Density
1’489 per km²
Population Growth
+0.80%
Foreign Nationals
23.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
21.0%
20–39 years
27.0%
40–64 years
34.0%
65+ years
18.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Suhr
1.64 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395CHF 0
Taxes
224.00%+11.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Aarau
2.30 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’420+CHF 25
Taxes
207.00%-6.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Biberstein
2.86 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF -112
Taxes
212.00%-1.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Unterentfelden
3.31 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF -112
Taxes
225.00%+12.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Küttigen
3.58 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395CHF 0
Taxes
219.00%+6.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Oberentfelden
3.79 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395CHF 0
Taxes
221.00%+8.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Frequently asked questions about Buchs
What is the average rent in Buchs?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Buchs (Aargau) is CHF 1’395 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 781, for 4-room CHF 1’786.
What is the tax rate in Buchs?
The combined tax rate in Buchs is 213.00% (municipal: 116.00%, cantonal: 97.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 12’354 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Buchs?
The vacancy rate in Buchs is 1.160% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Buchs have?
Buchs has 7’922 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 5.32 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 23.0%.
How well is Buchs connected by public transport?
Buchs has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 68 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE