Key location factors for Meilen at a glance.
Meilen has a mixed building structure: 52 % single-family, 35 % multi-family and 10 % 2-unit buildings.
The median build year 1976 is below the Swiss average (1991). 55 % of buildings date from before 1980.
Heat pumps are recorded in 3 % of updated GWR entries (from 2015).
Source: Own analysis of public Swiss real estate data · Net rent excl. utilities · Market analysis as of May 2026
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Noise, sunlight and public transport vary significantly within Meilen — street by street. Check a specific address:
| Buy | Rent per month | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | CHF 1.35M–1.45M | CHF 1'200–1'400 |
| 2 rooms | CHF 1.45M–1.55M | CHF 2'000–2'200 |
| 3 rooms | CHF 1.75M–1.85M | CHF 2'700–2'900 |
| 4 rooms | CHF 2.2M–2.3M | CHF 3'500–3'700 |
| 5 rooms | CHF 2.65M–2.75M | CHF 4'800–5'000 |
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Prices have risen strongly over the past decades and continued their upward trajectory in recent years, though the latest period shows a more moderate increase. The long-term trend indicates sustained demand and value appreciation in this lakeside location.
For the profile of a single person earning a higher income without church tax, the tax burden ranks low in the Swiss comparison. However, individual tax situations vary considerably, so it's advisable to calculate your specific case.
Both rental and purchase markets show very tight supply conditions. Prospective residents should expect longer search periods and be prepared to act quickly when suitable properties become available. Patience and flexibility are typically necessary.
Given the very high purchase prices, buying requires substantial capital. The rental market is equally tight, but renting may be more accessible for those not ready for a major investment. Long-term residents who can afford it may benefit from the historically strong value appreciation.
The combination of lakeside location, low taxes, and proximity to Zurich appeals to established professionals and families seeking high quality of life with good urban access. The price level naturally selects for financially comfortable households.
Rents in the range of CHF 30-36/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Meilen. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.
Rental prices in Meilen are currently typically in the range CHF 30-36 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 2,150–2,500 per month as net cold rent — the effective market range starts lower for small apartments and rises disproportionately for large ones.
The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Meilen is typically in the range CHF 16'200-18'100 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.
The m² price for houses in Meilen is typically in the range CHF 14'800-19'000 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.
The effective tax burden in Meilen is 13.8 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 20,756 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Meilen is below. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.
No — in Meilen the share of second homes is 9.3 %, 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.
A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Meilen the median is around CHF 17'150 per m² for condominiums. A realistic estimate also factors in location, year of construction, condition, fit-out quality and view. For a free, property-specific indication you can use the Immoskop analysis tool: enter the address and property details to receive a data-based reference value — as guidance, not a substitute for an official or bank-verified valuation.
Comparison with neighbouring municipalities — purchase price difference to Meilen colour-coded.
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