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8478 Thalheim an der Thur (ZH)

Zurich · 8478 · 1'004 inhabitants
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Thalheim an der Thur (8478)Canton ZHCH Ø
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*Safety: no separate figure for Thalheim an der Thur (8478). 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 Thalheim an der Thur at a glance.

Costs

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Tax burden
16.0 %
↓ Low
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 23,952 on an income of CHF 150,000. Rank 119 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)
Average
More expensive than 57 % of all municipalities in Switzerland, cheaper than 84 % in ZH.
Typical range CHF 18–28 per m² / month · median
Buy (apartment)
Average
Cheaper than 54 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 98 % in ZH.
Typical range CHF 5'500–8'000 per m² · median
Buy (house)
Average
More expensive than 51 % of all municipalities in Switzerland, cheaper than 96 % in ZH.
Typical range CHF 5'500–8'500 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
0.7 %
Tight market
0.7 % of all homes are vacant — 3 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
SchaffhausenSH46 min
FrauenfeldTG63 min
Wil (SG)SG70 min
Winterthur ZH 38 min
Zürich ZH 67 min
St. Gallen SG 78 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
SchaffhausenSH22 min
FrauenfeldTG24 min
Wil (SG)SG35 min
Winterthur ZH 23 min
Zürich ZH 45 min
St. Gallen SG 49 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023

Quality of life

Land use
21.1 %
21.1 % forest, 9.8 % built-up area, 64.9 % farmland. The nearest forest edge is a median 200 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
40 %
≈ Average
Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %
Tertiary level
40 %
Upper secondary
51 %
Compulsory
9 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
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Demographics
1'004 inhabitants
Children
20.3 %
Seniors 65+
16.5 %
Foreign nat.
9.5 %
Growth 5yr
+7.0 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Second homes
5.4 %
✓ No restriction
Share of second homes in housing stock (442 units total). Below the 20% threshold — no second-home restrictions.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 94.57 % · ARE 2025
Building structure
Single-family house
80 %
Building with 2 units
9 %
Multi-family house
9 %
1989 Median build year 43 % of which pre-1980 41 % Heat pump (from 2015) 4.5 Avg. rooms 138 m² Avg. floor area

Thalheim an der Thur is predominantly a single-family housing area: 80 % of residential buildings are single-family homes, 9 % have 2 units.

The median build year 1989 is close to the Swiss average (1991). 43 % of buildings date from before 1980.

Heat pumps are recorded in 41 % of updated GWR entries (from 2015).

FSO Register of Buildings and Dwellings (GWR) 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Wie teuer ist Wohneigentum in Thalheim an der Thur?

Der Quadratmeterpreis für Wohneigentum liegt bei 6'586 CHF. Damit ist Thalheim an der Thur günstiger als in 53 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie hoch sind die Mietpreise?

Die Miete liegt bei 22.4 CHF pro m2 und Monat. Das ist teurer als in 57 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Ist es einfach, in Thalheim an der Thur eine Wohnung zu finden?

Die Leerwohnungsziffer lag 2025 bei 0,68 %, was als knapper Markt eingestuft wird. Das Angebot an verfügbaren Wohnungen ist entsprechend begrenzt.

Wie hoch ist die Steuerbelastung in Thalheim an der Thur?

Bei einem Bruttoeinkommen von 150'000 CHF liegt die Steuerbelastung ohne Kirchensteuer für Alleinstehende bei 16 %, das entspricht 23'952 CHF. Das ist günstiger als in 85 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie ist die Bevölkerungsstruktur in Thalheim an der Thur?

20,3 % der Bevölkerung sind unter 15 Jahre alt, 16,5 % sind 65 Jahre oder älter. Die Gemeinde zählt insgesamt 1'004 Einwohner.

What do these prices mean?

Rents in the range of CHF 20-25/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Thalheim an der Thur. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Thalheim an der Thur — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Thalheim an der Thur cost per month?

Rental prices in Thalheim an der Thur are currently typically in the range CHF 20-25 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 1,450–1,700 per month — the effective market range starts lower for small apartments and rises disproportionately for large ones.

What does an owner-occupied apartment in Thalheim an der Thur cost per m²?

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Thalheim an der Thur is typically in the range CHF 6'200-7'000 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Thalheim an der Thur cost?

The m² price for houses in Thalheim an der Thur is typically in the range CHF 6'000-7'700 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 Thalheim an der Thur?

The effective tax burden in Thalheim an der Thur is 16.0 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 23,952 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Thalheim an der Thur is below. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Thalheim an der Thur?

No — in Thalheim an der Thur the share of second homes is 5.4 %, 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 Thalheim an der Thur?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Thalheim an der Thur the median is around CHF 6'586 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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