GenfZIP 1200, 1201, 1202 +20• District Genève
Living in Genf
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Genf (Genf). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
203’900
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 2’050
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.4%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
145.50%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 1’100
2 Rooms
CHF 1’550
3 Rooms
CHF 2’050
4 Rooms
CHF 2’650
5+ Rooms
CHF 3’500
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+57.2% (+CHF 746)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
45.50%
Cantonal Tax Rate
100.00%
Combined Tax Rate
145.50%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 15’800
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 18’900
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
105’200
Vacancy Rate
0.4%
New Construction (last year)
950
Homeownership Rate
7.8%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
14%
2 rm.
22%
3 rm.
31%
4 rm.
23%
5+ rm.
11%
Population & Demographics
Population
203’900
Population Density
12’840 per km²
Population Growth
+1.00%
Foreign Nationals
48.2%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
18.0%
20–39 years
30.0%
40–64 years
33.5%
65+ years
18.5%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Carouge
2.17 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’055+CHF 5
Taxes
143.00%-2.5%
Vacancy0.3%
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Lancy
2.87 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’680CHF -370
Taxes
–
Vacancy–
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Cologny
3.16 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’055+CHF 5
Taxes
150.00%+4.5%
Vacancy0.4%
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Chêne-Bougeries
3.17 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’055+CHF 5
Taxes
146.00%+0.5%
Vacancy0.4%
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Chêne-Bourg
3.63 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’055+CHF 5
Taxes
147.00%+1.5%
Vacancy0.4%
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Vernier
3.85 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’117+CHF 67
Taxes
147.00%+1.5%
Vacancy0.3%
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Frequently asked questions about Genf
What is the average rent in Genf?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Genf (Genf) is CHF 2’050 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 1’100, for 4-room CHF 2’650.
What is the tax rate in Genf?
The combined tax rate in Genf is 145.50% (municipal: 45.50%, cantonal: 100.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 15’800 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Genf?
The vacancy rate in Genf is 0.380% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Genf have?
Genf has 203’900 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 15.88 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 48.2%.
How well is Genf connected by public transport?
Genf has public transport quality class A (A – very well connected). The nearest centre Genf is reachable in approx. 0 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE