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Living in Volken
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Volken (Zürich). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
337
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’891
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.5%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
213.00%
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+29.3% (+CHF 429)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
116.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
97.00%
Combined Tax Rate
213.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 12’354
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 14’697
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
162
Vacancy Rate
0.5%
New Construction (last year)
1
Homeownership Rate
33.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
337
Population Density
105 per km²
Population Growth
+1.60%
Foreign Nationals
35.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
21.0%
20–39 years
27.0%
40–64 years
34.0%
65+ years
18.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Flaach
1.28 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’891CHF 0
Taxes
231.00%+18.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Dorf ZH
1.77 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’891CHF 0
Taxes
228.00%+15.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Berg am Irchel
2.20 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’891CHF 0
Taxes
225.00%+12.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Buch am Irchel
2.92 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’891CHF 0
Taxes
226.00%+13.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Andelfingen
4.53 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’891CHF 0
Taxes
222.00%+9.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Rüdlingen
4.58 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’214CHF -677
Taxes
252.00%+39.0%
Vacancy0.8%
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Frequently asked questions about Volken
What is the average rent in Volken?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Volken (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 Volken?
The combined tax rate in Volken is 213.00% (municipal: 116.00%, cantonal: 97.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 12’354 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Volken?
The vacancy rate in Volken is 0.460% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Volken have?
Volken has 337 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 3.20 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 35.0%.
How well is Volken connected by public transport?
Volken has public transport quality class D (D – poorly connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 68 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE