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8630 Rüti (ZH)

Zurich · 8630 · Municipality of Rüti · 12'971 inhabitants
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Location profile

Key location factors for Rüti ZH at a glance.

Costs

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Tax burden
16.2 %
↓ Low
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 24,307 on an income of CHF 150,000. Rank 138 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 78 % of all municipalities in Switzerland, cheaper than 55 % in ZH.
Typical range CHF 21–32 per m² / month · median
Buy (apartment)
High
More expensive than 78 % of all municipalities in Switzerland, cheaper than 61 % in ZH.
Typical range CHF 7–11k per m² · median
Buy (house)
High
More expensive than 80 % of all municipalities in Switzerland, cheaper than 61 % 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
0.8 %
Tight market
0.8 % of all homes are vacant — 48 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
Rapperswil-JonaSG16 min
LachenSZ44 min
GlarusGL61 min
Zürich ZH 47 min
Winterthur ZH 62 min
St. Gallen SG 79 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
Rapperswil-JonaSG14 min
LachenSZ29 min
GlarusGL43 min
Zürich ZH 39 min
Winterthur ZH 50 min
St. Gallen SG 73 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023

Quality of life

Land use
34.5 %
34.5 % forest, 29.7 % built-up area, 33.7 % farmland. The nearest forest edge is a median 100 metres away.
Source: FSO, land use statistics
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Safety
39.9 ‰
Very safe
39.9 offences per 1,000 residents (Swiss Criminal Code, 2025). Rated against municipalities of the same size class (10,000–20,000, median 52.0) — not the national average.
Median of size class
Excludes narcotics and immigration law (enforcement-driven offences) · FSO Police Crime Statistics 2025
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Education
31 %
≈ Average
Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %
Tertiary level
31 %
Upper secondary
47 %
Compulsory
22 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
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Demographics
12'971 inhabitants
Children
17.6 %
Seniors 65+
20.2 %
Foreign nat.
27.2 %
Growth 5yr
+5.6 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Second homes
6.1 %
✓ No restriction
Share of second homes in housing stock (6,197 units total). Below the 20% threshold — no second-home restrictions.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 93.93 % · ARE 2025
Building structure
Single-family house
60 %
Building with 2 units
10 %
Multi-family house
28 %
1967 Median build year 60 % of which pre-1980 13 % Heat pump (from 2015) 3.7 Avg. rooms 96 m² Avg. floor area

Rüti ZH is predominantly a single-family housing area: 60 % of residential buildings are single-family homes, 10 % have 2 units.

The median build year 1967 is below the Swiss average (1991). 60 % of buildings date from before 1980.

Heat pumps are recorded in 13 % 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 Rüti (ZH) im Vergleich zu anderen Gemeinden?

Der Quadratmeterpreis liegt bei CHF 8'549 und damit höher als in 78% aller Schweizer Gemeinden. Auch die Mietpreise mit CHF 26.20 pro m2 und Monat liegen über dem Niveau von 78% der Gemeinden.

Wie stark ist der Wohnungsmarkt in Rüti (ZH) angespannt?

Die Leerwohnungsziffer lag 2025 bei 0.77%, was als knapper Markt eingestuft wird. Dies deutet auf ein begrenztes Angebot an verfügbaren Wohnungen hin.

Wie hoch sind die Steuern und Krankenkassenprämien in Rüti (ZH)?

Die Steuerbelastung liegt bei 16.2% beziehungsweise CHF 24'307 für ein Bruttoeinkommen von CHF 150'000 (alleinstehend, ohne Kirchensteuer), was günstiger ist als in 83% aller Schweizer Gemeinden. Die Krankenkassenprämie für Erwachsene im Standardmodell beträgt CHF 421 pro Monat, günstiger als in 77% aller Gemeinden.

Wie viel Natur und Grünfläche gibt es in und um Rüti (ZH)?

Die Gemeindefläche teilt sich auf in 35% Wald, 34% Landwirtschaft und 30% Siedlung. Im Umkreis der Gemeinde gibt es zudem mehr unversiegelte Fläche als bei 86% aller Schweizer Gemeinden, zudem liegt Rüti (ZH) an einem Grossee.

Wie ist die Altersstruktur der Bevölkerung in Rüti (ZH)?

17.6% der Bevölkerung sind unter 15 Jahren, 20.2% sind 65 Jahre oder älter. Die Gemeinde zählt insgesamt 12'971 Einwohner.

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 Rüti ZH. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Rüti ZH — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Rüti ZH cost per month?

Rental prices in Rüti ZH 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 1,700–2,000 per month — the effective market range starts lower for small apartments and rises disproportionately for large ones.

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

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Rüti ZH is typically in the range CHF 8'100-9'000 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Rüti ZH cost?

The m² price for houses in Rüti ZH is typically in the range CHF 7'800-10'000 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 Rüti ZH?

The effective tax burden in Rüti ZH is 16.2 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 24,307 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Rüti ZH is below. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Rüti ZH?

No — in Rüti ZH the share of second homes is 6.1 %, 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 Rüti ZH?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Rüti ZH the median is around CHF 8'549 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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