ZürichZIP 8173• District Dielsdorf
Living in Meilen
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Meilen (Zürich). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
4’100
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’891
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.6%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
205.00%
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+41.6% (+CHF 556)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
108.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
97.00%
Combined Tax Rate
205.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 11’890
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 14’145
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
1’968
Vacancy Rate
0.6%
New Construction (last year)
16
Homeownership Rate
46.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
4’100
Population Density
563 per km²
Population Growth
+1.90%
Foreign Nationals
28.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
19.0%
20–39 years
24.0%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
24.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Uetikon am See
2.75 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’055+CHF 164
Taxes
208.00%+3.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Herrliberg
3.10 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’055+CHF 164
Taxes
200.00%-5.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Horgen
3.45 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’117+CHF 226
Taxes
227.00%+22.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Männedorf
4.16 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’055+CHF 164
Taxes
227.00%+22.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Männedorf
4.16 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’055+CHF 164
Taxes
203.00%-2.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Oberrieden
4.83 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’680CHF -211
Taxes
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Vacancy–
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Frequently asked questions about Meilen
What is the average rent in Meilen?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Meilen (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 Meilen?
The combined tax rate in Meilen is 205.00% (municipal: 108.00%, cantonal: 97.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 11’890 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Meilen?
The vacancy rate in Meilen is 0.640% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Meilen have?
Meilen has 4’100 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 7.28 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 28.0%.
How well is Meilen connected by public transport?
Meilen has public transport quality class A (A – very well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 46 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE