SchaffhausenZIP 8234District Schaffhausen

Living in Merishausen

Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Merishausen (Schaffhausen). All key figures for your apartment search.

Population
2’100
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’214
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.8%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
249.00%
2023

Rent Prices

As of 2023

1 Room
CHF 680
2 Rooms
CHF 886
3 Rooms
CHF 1’214
4 Rooms
CHF 1’554
5+ Rooms
CHF 1’967

Rent Price Trend

5007501’0001’2501’5001’7502’00020052007201020132016201920222023CHF 857CHF 1’214
20052023+41.7% (+CHF 357)

Tax Burden

Municipal Tax Rate
143.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
106.00%
Combined Tax Rate
249.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 14’442
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 17’181
Tax year 2023

Housing Market

Total Dwellings
1’008
Vacancy Rate
0.8%
New Construction (last year)
8
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
2’100
Population Density
285 per km²
Population Growth
+1.00%
Foreign Nationals
18.0%

Age Distribution

0–19 years
19.0%
20–39 years
24.0%
40–64 years
35.0%
65+ years
22.0%

Public Transport & Accessibility

PT Quality Class
B
B – well connected
Travel Time to Center
36 min.
Zürich
Nearest Center
Zürich

Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities

Frequently asked questions about Merishausen

What is the average rent in Merishausen?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Merishausen (Schaffhausen) is CHF 1’214 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 680, for 4-room CHF 1’554.
What is the tax rate in Merishausen?
The combined tax rate in Merishausen is 249.00% (municipal: 143.00%, cantonal: 106.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 14’442 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Merishausen?
The vacancy rate in Merishausen is 0.820% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Merishausen have?
Merishausen has 2’100 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 7.36 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 18.0%.
How well is Merishausen connected by public transport?
Merishausen has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 36 minutes.

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Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE