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8405 Winterthur (ZH)

Current market prices for renting & buying apartments and houses

Rent (apartment)
CHF 24–29
per m² / month · median
Buy (apartment)
CHF 8'400–9'400
per m² · median
Buy (house)
CHF 8'600–11'100
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 · Net rent excl. utilities · Market analysis as of May 2026

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Location profile Winterthur

What makes a municipality liveable goes beyond property prices. Key location factors for Winterthur at a glance.

Tax burden i
16.6 %
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 24,839 on an income of CHF 150,000.
CH median 19.8 %
8 % 16.5 % 25 %
Single, without church tax · FTA 2025
Second homes i
6.7 %
Share of second homes in housing stock (58,705 units total). Below the 20% threshold — no second-home restrictions.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 93.31 % · ARE 2025
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Quality of life at your address

Noise, sunlight and public transport vary significantly within Winterthur — street by street. Check a specific address:

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Market development

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Last year
+5%
5 years
+20%
25 years
+110%

Prices by apartment size

BuyRent per month
Studio CHF 650k–750k CHF 800–1'000
2 rooms CHF 750k–850k CHF 1'500–1'700
3 rooms CHF 900k–1M CHF 2'000–2'200
4 rooms CHF 1.1M–1.2M CHF 2'400–2'600
5 rooms CHF 1.35M–1.45M CHF 3'000–3'200

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Frequently asked questions

Wie haben sich die Immobilienpreise in Winterthur entwickelt?

Die Kaufpreise sind langfristig stark gestiegen. Auch im vergangenen Jahr war die Entwicklung deutlich steigend. Winterthur folgt damit dem Trend der grösseren Schweizer Städte.

Wie ist die Steuersituation in Winterthur?

Die Steuerbelastung liegt unter dem schweizerischen Durchschnitt. Diese Einschätzung bezieht sich auf eine ledige Person ohne Kirchensteuer mit höherem Einkommen. Für andere Profile kann die Situation abweichen.

Ist es schwierig, in Winterthur eine Wohnung zu finden?

Ja, das Angebot ist sowohl bei Kauf als auch Miete knapp. Bei Kaufobjekten herrscht eine sehr knappe Angebotssituation mit Verkäufermarkt-Tendenz. Interessenten sollten entsprechend Zeit und Geduld mitbringen.

Lohnt sich der Kauf einer Immobilie in Winterthur?

Das hängt von der persönlichen Situation ab. Die langfristig stark steigenden Preise deuten auf anhaltende Nachfrage hin. Gleichzeitig liegt das Preisniveau bereits überdurchschnittlich, was den Einstieg erschwert.

Für wen eignet sich Winterthur besonders?

Winterthur kombiniert städtische Infrastruktur mit guter Erreichbarkeit der Agglomeration Zürich. Die Stadt eignet sich für Personen, die urbane Annehmlichkeiten schätzen, aber ein etwas entspannteres Umfeld als Zürich bevorzugen.

What do these prices mean?

Rents in the range of CHF 24–29/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Winterthur. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Winterthur — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Winterthur cost per month?

Rental prices in Winterthur are currently typically in the range CHF 24–29 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 1,750–2,050 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 Winterthur cost per m²?

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Winterthur is typically in the range CHF 8'400–9'400 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Winterthur cost?

The m² price for houses in Winterthur is typically in the range CHF 8'600–11'100 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 Winterthur?

The effective tax burden in Winterthur is 16.6 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 24,839 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Winterthur is below. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Winterthur?

No — in Winterthur the share of second homes is 6.7 %, 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.

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