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8548 Ellikon an der Thur (ZH)

Zurich · 8548 · 1'024 inhabitants
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Ellikon an der Thur (8548)Canton ZHCH Ø
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*Safety: no separate figure for Ellikon an der Thur (8548). 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 Ellikon an der Thur 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)
Average
More expensive than 52 % of all municipalities in Switzerland, cheaper than 89 % in ZH.
Typical range CHF 17–27 per m² / month · median
Buy (apartment)
Average
More expensive than 64 % of all municipalities in Switzerland, cheaper than 89 % in ZH.
Typical range CHF 6'000–9'000 per m² · median
Buy (house)
Average
Cheaper than 53 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 97 % in ZH.
Typical range CHF 5'500–8'000 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
0.8 %
Tight market
0.8 % of all homes are vacant — 4 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
SchaffhausenSH68 min
FrauenfeldTG71 min
Wil (SG)SG77 min
Winterthur ZH 40 min
Zürich ZH 73 min
St. Gallen SG 84 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
SchaffhausenSH33 min
FrauenfeldTG17 min
Wil (SG)SG30 min
Winterthur ZH 24 min
Zürich ZH 43 min
St. Gallen SG 44 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023

Quality of life

Land use
19.6 %
19.6 % forest, 13.7 % built-up area, 66.3 % 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
41 %
≈ Average
Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %
Tertiary level
41 %
Upper secondary
51 %
Compulsory
8 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
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Demographics
1'024 inhabitants
Children
19.1 %
Seniors 65+
16.6 %
Foreign nat.
12.0 %
Growth 5yr
+13.7 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Second homes
8.1 %
✓ No restriction
Share of second homes in housing stock (470 units total). Below the 20% threshold — no second-home restrictions.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 91.91 % · ARE 2025
Building structure
Single-family house
75 %
Building with 2 units
10 %
Multi-family house
11 %
1987 Median build year 42 % of which pre-1980 56 % Heat pump (from 2015) 4.3 Avg. rooms 129 m² Avg. floor area

Ellikon an der Thur is predominantly a single-family housing area: 75 % of residential buildings are single-family homes, 10 % have 2 units.

The median build year 1987 is close to the Swiss average (1991). 42 % of buildings date from before 1980.

Heat pumps are recorded in 56 % of updated GWR entries (from 2015).

FSO Register of Buildings and Dwellings (GWR) 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Wie viele Menschen leben in Ellikon an der Thur?

Die Gemeinde zählt gemäss BFS STATPOP 1'024 Einwohner.

Wie ist die Steuerbelastung in Ellikon an der Thur einzuordnen?

Bei einem Bruttoeinkommen von CHF 150'000 für Alleinstehende ohne Kirchensteuer liegt die Steuerbelastung bei 16.1% beziehungsweise CHF 24'129. Das ist günstiger als in 85% aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie stehen die Chancen, in Ellikon an der Thur eine Wohnung zu finden?

Die Leerwohnungsziffer lag 2025 bei 0.85%, was als knapper Markt eingestuft wird. Das bedeutet ein eingeschränktes Angebot an verfügbaren Wohnungen.

Wie hoch sind die Kosten für Wohneigentum in Ellikon an der Thur?

Der Kaufpreis für Wohnungen liegt bei CHF 7'379 pro m2, was teurer ist als in 65% aller Schweizer Gemeinden. Die Mietpreise liegen bei CHF 21.8 pro m2 und Monat und damit teurer als in 51% aller Gemeinden.

Wie naturnah ist die Umgebung von Ellikon an der Thur?

Im Umkreis der Gemeinde gibt es mehr unversiegelte Fläche als bei 33% aller Schweizer Gemeinden. Diese Einordnung bezieht sich auf die Umgebung im Umkreis und nicht auf die Flächenaufteilung der Gemeinde selbst.

What do these prices mean?

Rents in the range of CHF 20-24/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Ellikon an der Thur. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Ellikon an der Thur — quick answers

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

Rental prices in Ellikon an der Thur are currently typically in the range CHF 20-24 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 1,400–1,650 per month — the effective market range starts lower for small apartments and rises disproportionately for large ones.

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

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Ellikon an der Thur is typically in the range CHF 7'000-7'800 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

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

The m² price for houses in Ellikon an der Thur is typically in the range CHF 5'800-7'500 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 Ellikon an der Thur?

The effective tax burden in Ellikon an der Thur 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 Ellikon an der Thur is below. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

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

No — in Ellikon an der Thur the share of second homes is 8.1 %, 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 Ellikon an der Thur?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Ellikon an der Thur the median is around CHF 7'379 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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