ZugZIP 6300, 6301, 6302 +1• District Zug
Living in Zug
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Zug (Zug). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
31’700
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 2’150
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.4%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
142.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 1’200
2 Rooms
CHF 1’650
3 Rooms
CHF 2’150
4 Rooms
CHF 2’800
5+ Rooms
CHF 3’600
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+66.8% (+CHF 861)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
60.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
82.00%
Combined Tax Rate
142.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 8’200
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 9’800
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
16’200
Vacancy Rate
0.4%
New Construction (last year)
180
Homeownership Rate
18.5%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
9%
2 rm.
19%
3 rm.
32%
4 rm.
26%
5+ rm.
14%
Population & Demographics
Population
31’700
Population Density
1’466 per km²
Population Growth
+1.80%
Foreign Nationals
30.8%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
19.0%
20–39 years
29.5%
40–64 years
34.0%
65+ years
17.5%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Baar
3.14 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’980CHF -170
Taxes
142.00%0.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Steinhausen
3.97 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’145CHF -5
Taxes
152.00%+10.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Cham
4.55 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’900CHF -250
Taxes
–
Vacancy–
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Menzingen
5.81 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’145CHF -5
Taxes
149.00%+7.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Unterägeri
6.06 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’973CHF -177
Taxes
153.00%+11.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Neuheim
6.29 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’973CHF -177
Taxes
150.00%+8.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Frequently asked questions about Zug
What is the average rent in Zug?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Zug (Zug) is CHF 2’150 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 1’200, for 4-room CHF 2’800.
What is the tax rate in Zug?
The combined tax rate in Zug is 142.00% (municipal: 60.00%, cantonal: 82.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 8’200 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Zug?
The vacancy rate in Zug is 0.420% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Zug have?
Zug has 31’700 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 21.63 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 30.8%.
How well is Zug connected by public transport?
Zug has public transport quality class A (A – very well connected). The nearest centre Zug is reachable in approx. 0 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE