AargauZIP 5036• District Aarau
Living in Muhen
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Muhen (Aargau). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
8’800
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’395
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.3%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
220.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 781
2 Rooms
CHF 1’018
3 Rooms
CHF 1’395
4 Rooms
CHF 1’786
5+ Rooms
CHF 2’260
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+56.6% (+CHF 504)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
123.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
97.00%
Combined Tax Rate
220.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 12’760
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 15’180
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
4’224
Vacancy Rate
1.3%
New Construction (last year)
34
Homeownership Rate
39.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
8’800
Population Density
1’177 per km²
Population Growth
+1.40%
Foreign Nationals
29.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
22.0%
20–39 years
25.0%
40–64 years
34.0%
65+ years
19.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Hirschthal AG
1.39 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF -112
Taxes
218.00%-2.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Holziken
1.62 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF -112
Taxes
228.00%+8.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Kölliken
2.25 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF -112
Taxes
216.00%-4.0%
Vacancy1.6%
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Oberentfelden
2.98 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395CHF 0
Taxes
221.00%+1.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Schöftland
3.09 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF -112
Taxes
202.00%-18.0%
Vacancy1.5%
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Uerkheim
3.73 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF -112
Taxes
228.00%+8.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Frequently asked questions about Muhen
What is the average rent in Muhen?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Muhen (Aargau) is CHF 1’395 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 781, for 4-room CHF 1’786.
What is the tax rate in Muhen?
The combined tax rate in Muhen is 220.00% (municipal: 123.00%, cantonal: 97.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 12’760 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Muhen?
The vacancy rate in Muhen is 1.250% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Muhen have?
Muhen has 8’800 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 7.48 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 29.0%.
How well is Muhen connected by public transport?
Muhen has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 29 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE