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8704 Herrliberg (ZH)

Zurich · 8704 · 6'780 inhabitants
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Herrliberg (8704)Canton ZHCH Ø
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*Safety: no separate figure for Herrliberg (8704). 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 Herrliberg at a glance.

Costs

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Tax burden
13.6 %
↓ Low
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 20,401 on an income of CHF 150,000. Rank 3 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 477
≈ CH median
Average monthly premium for adults 2027. CHF 477 / month.
CH median ca. CHF 450
CHF 300 CHF 450 CHF 600
ChildCHF 130 Young adultCHF 336
FOPH Priminfo 2027 · average premium across all deductibles and models

Property prices

Rent (apartment)
Very high
More expensive than 94 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 96 % in ZH.
Typical range CHF 28–43 per m² / month · median
Buy (apartment)
Very high
More expensive than 99 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 98 % in ZH.
Typical range CHF 14–22k per m² · median
Buy (house)
Very high
More expensive than 99 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 98 % in ZH.
Typical range CHF 14–23k 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
1.1 %
Balanced
1.1 % of all homes are vacant — 37 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-JonaSG44 min
BadenAG55 min
LenzburgAG65 min
Zürich ZH 41 min
Winterthur ZH 59 min
Luzern LU 91 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
Rapperswil-JonaSG30 min
BadenAG59 min
LenzburgAG69 min
Zürich ZH 29 min
Winterthur ZH 48 min
Luzern LU 71 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023

Quality of life

Land use
24.3 %
24.3 % forest, 23.9 % built-up area, 51.2 % farmland. The nearest forest edge is a median 141 metres away.
Source: FSO, land use statistics
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Safety
42.7 ‰
Safe
42.7 offences per 1,000 residents (Swiss Criminal Code, 2025). Rated against municipalities of the same size class (5,000–10,000, median 42.7) — 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
69 %
↑ Above average
Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %
Tertiary level
69 %
Upper secondary
25 %
Compulsory
6 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
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Demographics
6'780 inhabitants
Children
18.1 %
Seniors 65+
22.5 %
Foreign nat.
24.7 %
Growth 5yr
+5.0 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Second homes
10.6 %
✓ No restriction
Share of second homes in housing stock (3,222 units total). Below the 20% threshold — no second-home restrictions.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 89.45 % · ARE 2025
Building structure
Single-family house
61 %
Building with 2 units
11 %
Multi-family house
26 %
1981 Median build year 48 % of which pre-1980 6 % Heat pump (from 2015) 4.3 Avg. rooms 138 m² Avg. floor area

Herrliberg is predominantly a single-family housing area: 61 % of residential buildings are single-family homes, 11 % have 2 units.

The median build year 1981 is below the Swiss average (1991). 48 % of buildings date from before 1980.

Heat pumps are recorded in 6 % 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 Herrliberg?

Herrliberg zählt 6'780 Einwohnerinnen und Einwohner. Die Bevölkerung ist in den letzten 5 Jahren um 5% gewachsen.

Wie teuer ist Wohneigentum in Herrliberg?

Der Kaufpreis für Wohnungen liegt bei CHF 17'666 pro m2, was höher ist als in 99% aller Schweizer Gemeinden. Auch die Mieten mit CHF 35.30 pro m2 und Monat liegen im oberen Bereich, teurer als in 94% aller Gemeinden.

Wie hoch sind die Steuern in Herrliberg?

Bei einem Bruttoeinkommen von CHF 150'000 liegt die Steuerbelastung für Alleinstehende ohne Kirchensteuer bei 13.6%, das entspricht CHF 20'401. Damit ist Herrliberg günstiger als 98% aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie ist die Umgebung von Herrliberg geprägt?

Die Gemeinde liegt an einem grossen See und im Umkreis gibt es mehr unversiegelte Fläche als bei 80% aller Schweizer Gemeinden. Innerhalb der Gemeindefläche selbst entfallen 24% auf Wald, 24% auf Siedlung und 51% auf Landwirtschaft.

Wie ist die Verfügbarkeit von Wohnungen in Herrliberg?

Die Leerwohnungsziffer lag 2025 bei 1.14%, was als ausgeglichener Markt eingestuft wird.

What do these prices mean?

Rents in the range of CHF 32-39/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Herrliberg. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Herrliberg — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Herrliberg cost per month?

Rental prices in Herrliberg are currently typically in the range CHF 32-39 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 2,250–2,650 per month — the effective market range starts lower for small apartments and rises disproportionately for large ones.

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

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Herrliberg is typically in the range CHF 16'700-18'600 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Herrliberg cost?

The m² price for houses in Herrliberg is typically in the range CHF 16'000-20'500 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 Herrliberg?

The effective tax burden in Herrliberg is 13.6 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 20,401 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Herrliberg is below. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Herrliberg?

No — in Herrliberg the share of second homes is 10.6 %, 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 Herrliberg?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Herrliberg the median is around CHF 17'666 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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