ZürichZIP 8617• District Uster
Living in Rorbas
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Rorbas (Zürich). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
4’300
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’891
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.6%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
207.00%
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+39.5% (+CHF 535)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
110.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
97.00%
Combined Tax Rate
207.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 12’006
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 14’283
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
2’064
Vacancy Rate
0.6%
New Construction (last year)
17
Homeownership Rate
38.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
4’300
Population Density
664 per km²
Population Growth
+2.10%
Foreign Nationals
36.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
21.0%
20–39 years
24.0%
40–64 years
35.0%
65+ years
20.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Freienstein-Teufen
1.24 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’891CHF 0
Taxes
229.00%+22.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Bülach
2.60 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’700CHF -191
Taxes
–
Vacancy–
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Embrach
3.25 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’055+CHF 164
Taxes
228.00%+21.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Rüdlingen
3.62 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’214CHF -677
Taxes
252.00%+45.0%
Vacancy0.8%
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Bachenbülach
3.77 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’920+CHF 29
Taxes
195.00%-12.0%
Vacancy0.4%
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Buchberg
3.88 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’214CHF -677
Taxes
246.00%+39.0%
Vacancy0.8%
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Frequently asked questions about Rorbas
What is the average rent in Rorbas?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Rorbas (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 Rorbas?
The combined tax rate in Rorbas is 207.00% (municipal: 110.00%, cantonal: 97.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 12’006 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Rorbas?
The vacancy rate in Rorbas is 0.590% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Rorbas have?
Rorbas has 4’300 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 6.48 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 36.0%.
How well is Rorbas connected by public transport?
Rorbas has public transport quality class A (A – very well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 48 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE