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8182 Hochfelden (ZH)

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Location profile

Key location factors for Hochfelden at a glance.

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Tax burden
16.0 %
↓ Low
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 24,040 on an income of CHF 150,000.
CH median 19.8 %
8 % 16.5 % 25 %
Single, without church tax · FTA 2025
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Second homes
6.4 %
✓ No restriction
Share of second homes in housing stock (888 units total). Below the 20% threshold — no second-home restrictions.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 93.58 % · ARE 2025
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Public Transport
SchaffhausenSH66 min
FrauenfeldTG78 min
BadenAG80 min
Winterthur ZH 58 min
Zürich ZH 61 min
St. Gallen SG 93 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
SchaffhausenSH43 min
FrauenfeldTG47 min
BadenAG39 min
Winterthur ZH 37 min
Zürich ZH 27 min
St. Gallen SG 68 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023
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Health insurance
CHF 421
≈ CH median
Monthly premium for adults (standard model). CHF 421 / month.
CH median ca. CHF 450
CHF 300 CHF 450 CHF 600
ChildCHF 114 Young adultCHF 291
BAG Priminfo 2026 · Standard model · CHF 300 deductible
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Demographics
2'015 inhabitants
Children
19.9 %
Seniors 65+
20.3 %
Foreign nat.
15.7 %
Growth 5yr
+1.7 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Education
33 %
≈ Average
Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %
Tertiary level
33 %
Upper secondary
56 %
Compulsory
11 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
Building structure
Single-family house
74 %
Building with 2 units
6 %
Multi-family house
19 %
1992 Median build year 36 % of which pre-1980 47 % Heat pump (from 2015) 4.0 Avg. rooms 120 m² Avg. floor area

Hochfelden is predominantly a single-family housing area: 74 % of residential buildings are single-family homes, 6 % have 2 units.

The median build year 1992 is close to the Swiss average (1991). 36 % of buildings date from before 1980.

Heat pumps are recorded in 47 % of updated GWR entries (from 2015).

FSO Register of Buildings and Dwellings (GWR) 2026

Property prices

Rent (apartment)
CHF 28-34
per m² / month · median
Buy (apartment)
CHF 8'000-9'000
per m² · median
Buy (house)
CHF 8'100-10'400
per m² · median
House prices vary considerably depending on plot, buildability and location within the municipality.

Source: Own analysis of public Swiss real estate data · July 2026 · Net rent excl. utilities

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What do these prices mean?

Rents in the range of CHF 28-34/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Hochfelden. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Hochfelden — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Hochfelden cost per month?

Rental prices in Hochfelden are currently typically in the range CHF 28-34 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 2,000–2,350 per month as net cold rent — the effective market range starts lower for small apartments and rises disproportionately for large ones.

What does an owner-occupied apartment in Hochfelden cost per m²?

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Hochfelden is typically in the range CHF 8'000-9'000 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Hochfelden cost?

The m² price for houses in Hochfelden is typically in the range CHF 8'100-10'400 per m² (defensive range ±12 %). House prices vary considerably depending on plot size, buildability and micro-location within the municipality — a direct m² comparison serves only as an initial orientation.

How high is the tax burden in Hochfelden?

The effective tax burden in Hochfelden is 16.0 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 24,040 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Hochfelden is below. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Hochfelden?

No — in Hochfelden the share of second homes is 6.4 %, below the 20 % threshold. The second-home law does not apply here, and new second homes are generally permitted. Source: Federal Office for Spatial Development (ARE), 2025.

How can I estimate a property's value in Hochfelden?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Hochfelden the median is around CHF 8'509 per m² for condominiums. A realistic estimate also factors in location, year of construction, condition, fit-out quality and view. For a free, property-specific indication you can use the Immoskop analysis tool: enter the address and property details to receive a data-based reference value — as guidance, not a substitute for an official or bank-verified valuation.

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