ZürichZIP 8340• District Hinwil
Living in Gossau
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Gossau (Zürich). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
12’200
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 2’055
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.6%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
227.00%
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+37.3% (+CHF 558)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
130.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
97.00%
Combined Tax Rate
227.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 13’166
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 15’663
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
5’856
Vacancy Rate
0.6%
New Construction (last year)
47
Homeownership Rate
45.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
12’200
Population Density
488 per km²
Population Growth
+1.80%
Foreign Nationals
35.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
18.0%
20–39 years
27.0%
40–64 years
34.0%
65+ years
21.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Mönchaltorf
2.62 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’620CHF -435
Taxes
–
Vacancy–
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Grüningen
2.69 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’055CHF 0
Taxes
228.00%+1.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Wetzikon
3.09 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’117+CHF 62
Taxes
199.00%-28.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Seegräben
4.09 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’891CHF -164
Taxes
232.00%+5.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Oetwil am See
4.93 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’600CHF -455
Taxes
–
Vacancy–
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Egg
5.03 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’055CHF 0
Taxes
212.00%-15.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Frequently asked questions about Gossau
What is the average rent in Gossau?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Gossau (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 Gossau?
The combined tax rate in Gossau is 227.00% (municipal: 130.00%, cantonal: 97.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 13’166 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Gossau?
The vacancy rate in Gossau is 0.630% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Gossau have?
Gossau has 12’200 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 24.99 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 35.0%.
How well is Gossau connected by public transport?
Gossau has public transport quality class A (A – very well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 25 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE