ZürichZIP 8400, 8404, 8405 +6• District Winterthur
Living in Winterthur
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Winterthur (Zürich). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
115’600
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’580
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.8%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
222.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 850
2 Rooms
CHF 1’220
3 Rooms
CHF 1’580
4 Rooms
CHF 1’950
5+ Rooms
CHF 2’480
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+55.2% (+CHF 562)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
122.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
100.00%
Combined Tax Rate
222.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 14’500
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 17’200
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
56’800
Vacancy Rate
0.8%
New Construction (last year)
580
Homeownership Rate
22.5%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
29%
5+ rm.
16%
Population & Demographics
Population
115’600
Population Density
1’698 per km²
Population Growth
+1.50%
Foreign Nationals
25.1%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
20.2%
20–39 years
28.5%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
18.3%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Seuzach
4.08 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’055+CHF 475
Taxes
218.00%-4.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Brütten
4.89 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’891+CHF 311
Taxes
201.00%-21.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Neftenbach
5.47 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’055+CHF 475
Taxes
213.00%-9.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Wiesendangen
5.47 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’055+CHF 475
Taxes
231.00%+9.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Hettlingen
5.55 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’891+CHF 311
Taxes
211.00%-11.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Elsau
5.77 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’891+CHF 311
Taxes
208.00%-14.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Frequently asked questions about Winterthur
What is the average rent in Winterthur?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Winterthur (Zürich) is CHF 1’580 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 850, for 4-room CHF 1’950.
What is the tax rate in Winterthur?
The combined tax rate in Winterthur is 222.00% (municipal: 122.00%, cantonal: 100.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 14’500 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Winterthur?
The vacancy rate in Winterthur is 0.820% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Winterthur have?
Winterthur has 115’600 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 68.09 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 25.1%.
How well is Winterthur connected by public transport?
Winterthur has public transport quality class A (A – very well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 22 minutes.
Current Listings in Winterthur
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Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE