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Living in Elsau
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Elsau (Zürich). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
3’660
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’891
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.5%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
208.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 1’059
2 Rooms
CHF 1’380
3 Rooms
CHF 1’891
4 Rooms
CHF 2’420
5+ Rooms
CHF 3’063
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+41.1% (+CHF 551)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
111.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
97.00%
Combined Tax Rate
208.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 12’064
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 14’352
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
1’757
Vacancy Rate
0.5%
New Construction (last year)
14
Homeownership Rate
49.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
3’660
Population Density
454 per km²
Population Growth
+2.20%
Foreign Nationals
31.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
22.0%
20–39 years
27.0%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
18.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Wiesendangen
1.99 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’055+CHF 164
Taxes
231.00%+23.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Schlatt
4.58 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’891CHF 0
Taxes
216.00%+8.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Gachnang
4.64 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’320CHF -571
Taxes
235.00%+27.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Elgg
4.92 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’891CHF 0
Taxes
226.00%+18.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Rickenbach ZH
5.18 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’891CHF 0
Taxes
215.00%+7.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Winterthur
5.77 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’580CHF -311
Taxes
222.00%+14.0%
Vacancy0.8%
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Frequently asked questions about Elsau
What is the average rent in Elsau?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Elsau (Zürich) is CHF 1’891 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 1’059, for 4-room CHF 2’420.
What is the tax rate in Elsau?
The combined tax rate in Elsau is 208.00% (municipal: 111.00%, cantonal: 97.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 12’064 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Elsau?
The vacancy rate in Elsau is 0.540% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Elsau have?
Elsau has 3’660 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 8.06 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 31.0%.
How well is Elsau connected by public transport?
Elsau has public transport quality class A (A – very well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 64 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE