Zürich
Living in Egg
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Egg (Zürich). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
8’596
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 2’055
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.6%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
212.00%
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+35.2% (+CHF 535)
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
4’126
Vacancy Rate
0.6%
New Construction (last year)
33
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
8’596
Population Density
594 per km²
Population Growth
+1.50%
Foreign Nationals
28.0%
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
Egg
0.29 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’055CHF 0
Taxes
222.00%+10.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Mönchaltorf
2.61 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’620CHF -435
Taxes
–
Vacancy–
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Uetikon am See
4.02 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’055CHF 0
Taxes
208.00%-4.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Oetwil am See
4.16 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’600CHF -455
Taxes
–
Vacancy–
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Herrliberg
4.58 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’055CHF 0
Taxes
200.00%-12.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Maur
4.67 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’055CHF 0
Taxes
215.00%+3.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Frequently asked questions about Egg
What is the average rent in Egg?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Egg (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 Egg?
The combined tax rate in Egg 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 Egg?
The vacancy rate in Egg is 0.620% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Egg have?
Egg has 8’596 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 14.48 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 28.0%.
How well is Egg connected by public transport?
Egg has public transport quality class A (A – very well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 37 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE