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8422 Pfungen (ZH)

Zurich · 8422 · 4'150 inhabitants
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Pfungen (8422)Canton ZHCH Ø
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*Safety: no separate figure for Pfungen (8422). Police crime statistics list only the ~40 largest municipalities per canton individually — shown is the combined rate for the remaining municipalities in Zurich.
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Location profile

Key location factors for Pfungen at a glance.

Costs

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Tax burden
16.1 %
↓ Low
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 24,129 on an income of CHF 150,000. Rank 129 of 160 municipalities in Zurich.
CH median 19.8 %
8 % 16.5 % 25 %
Single, without church tax · FTA 2025
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Health insurance
CHF 447
≈ CH median
Average monthly premium for adults 2027. CHF 447 / month.
CH median ca. CHF 450
CHF 300 CHF 450 CHF 600
ChildCHF 121 Young adultCHF 306
FOPH Priminfo 2027 · average premium across all deductibles and models

Property prices

Rent (apartment)
High
More expensive than 70 % of all municipalities in Switzerland, cheaper than 73 % in ZH.
Typical range CHF 19–30 per m² / month · median
Buy (apartment)
High
More expensive than 71 % of all municipalities in Switzerland, cheaper than 79 % in ZH.
Typical range CHF 6'500–9'500 per m² · median
Buy (house)
High
More expensive than 78 % of all municipalities in Switzerland, cheaper than 67 % in ZH.
Typical range CHF 7–11k per m² · median
House prices vary considerably depending on plot, buildability and location within the municipality.

Source: third-party market data · July 2026 · asking rents from listings

Vacant homes
0.9 %
Tight market
0.9 % of all homes are vacant — 16 units, as of 1 June 2025. Below 1 % the market counts as tight, from 2 % as loose.
0 %1.5 %3 %
Source: FSO, vacant dwelling count

Commutes

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Public Transport
FrauenfeldTG45 min
Wil (SG)SG51 min
SchaffhausenSH62 min
Winterthur ZH 25 min
Zürich ZH 58 min
St. Gallen SG 58 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
FrauenfeldTG27 min
Wil (SG)SG34 min
SchaffhausenSH29 min
Winterthur ZH 17 min
Zürich ZH 36 min
St. Gallen SG 48 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023

Quality of life

Land use
41.6 %
41.6 % forest, 28.2 % built-up area, 28.0 % farmland. The nearest forest edge is a median 100 metres away.
Source: FSO, land use statistics
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Safety
42.7 ‰
Average
42.7 offences per 1,000 residents (Swiss Criminal Code, 2025). Rated against municipalities of the same size class (under 5,000, median 37.8) — not the national average. No separate figure: police crime statistics list only the ~40 largest municipalities per canton individually. Shown is the combined rate for the remaining municipalities in Zurich.
Median of size class
Excludes narcotics and immigration law (enforcement-driven offences) · FSO Police Crime Statistics 2025
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Education
34 %
≈ Average
Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %
Tertiary level
34 %
Upper secondary
47 %
Compulsory
19 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
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Demographics
4'150 inhabitants
Children
18.6 %
Seniors 65+
15.1 %
Foreign nat.
26.5 %
Growth 5yr
+6.4 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Second homes
5.8 %
✓ No restriction
Share of second homes in housing stock (1,851 units total). Below the 20% threshold — no second-home restrictions.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 94.22 % · ARE 2025
Building structure
Single-family house
72 %
Building with 2 units
7 %
Multi-family house
19 %
1984 Median build year 47 % of which pre-1980 39 % Heat pump (from 2015) 3.8 Avg. rooms 110 m² Avg. floor area

Pfungen is predominantly a single-family housing area: 72 % of residential buildings are single-family homes, 7 % have 2 units.

The median build year 1984 is below the Swiss average (1991). 47 % of buildings date from before 1980.

Heat pumps are recorded in 39 % of updated GWR entries (from 2015).

FSO Register of Buildings and Dwellings (GWR) 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Wie hoch sind die Wohnkosten in Pfungen?

Der Kaufpreis für Wohnungen liegt bei rund CHF 7'860 pro m2, das ist teurer als in 72% aller Schweizer Gemeinden. Die Miete beträgt im Schnitt CHF 24.1 pro m2 und Monat, was teurer ist als in 70% aller Gemeinden.

Wie steht es um die Verfügbarkeit von Wohnraum in Pfungen?

Die Leerwohnungsziffer lag 2025 bei 0.87%, was als knapper Markt eingestuft wird. Wer eine Wohnung sucht, muss mit begrenztem Angebot rechnen.

Wie hoch ist die Steuerbelastung in Pfungen?

Bei einem Bruttoeinkommen von CHF 150'000 für Alleinstehende ohne Kirchensteuer liegt die Belastung bei 16.1%, das entspricht rund CHF 24'129. Damit ist Pfungen günstiger als 85% aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie naturnah ist die Umgebung von Pfungen?

Im Umkreis von Pfungen gibt es mehr unversiegelte Fläche als bei 20% aller Schweizer Gemeinden. Innerhalb der Gemeinde selbst macht der Wald 42% der Fläche aus, Landwirtschaft 28% und Siedlung 28%.

Wie sieht die Bevölkerungsstruktur in Pfungen aus?

Pfungen zählt 4'150 Einwohner, davon sind 18.6% unter 15 Jahren und 15.1% ab 65 Jahren. Über 5 Jahre wuchs die Bevölkerung um 6.4%.

What do these prices mean?

Rents in the range of CHF 22-27/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Pfungen. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Pfungen — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Pfungen cost per month?

Rental prices in Pfungen are currently typically in the range CHF 22-27 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 1,550–1,800 per month — the effective market range starts lower for small apartments and rises disproportionately for large ones.

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

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Pfungen is typically in the range CHF 7'400-8'300 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Pfungen cost?

The m² price for houses in Pfungen is typically in the range CHF 7'500-9'600 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 Pfungen?

The effective tax burden in Pfungen is 16.1 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 24,129 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Pfungen is below. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Pfungen?

No — in Pfungen the share of second homes is 5.8 %, 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 Pfungen?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Pfungen the median is around CHF 7'860 per m² for condominiums. A realistic estimate also factors in location, year of construction, condition, fit-out quality and view. How the price compares with other municipalities is shown by the Immoskop municipality comparison: all 2’110 municipalities by housing costs, taxes and health insurance premiums — as guidance, not a substitute for an official or bank-verified valuation.

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