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8914 Aeugst am Albis (ZH)

Zurich · 8914 · 1'995 inhabitants
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Aeugst am AlbisCanton ZHCH Ø
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*Safety: no separate figure for Aeugst am Albis. 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 Aeugst am Albis at a glance.

Costs

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Tax burden
14.5 %
↓ Low
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 21,732 on an income of CHF 150,000. Rank 19 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 89 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 80 % in ZH.
Typical range CHF 25–38 per m² / month · median
Buy (apartment)
High
More expensive than 88 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 64 % in ZH.
Typical range CHF 8–13k per m² · median
Buy (house)
Very high
More expensive than 90 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 71 % in ZH.
Typical range CHF 8–13k 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
1.6 %
Balanced
1.6 % of all homes are vacant — 15 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
ZugZG38 min
Wohlen (AG)AG69 min
BadenAG76 min
Zürich ZH 57 min
Luzern LU 71 min
Winterthur ZH 86 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
ZugZG28 min
Wohlen (AG)AG37 min
BadenAG40 min
Zürich ZH 31 min
Luzern LU 43 min
Winterthur ZH 60 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023

Quality of life

Land use
30.8 %
30.8 % forest, 13.2 % built-up area, 50.3 % farmland. The nearest forest edge is a median 100 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
58 %
↑ Above average
Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %
Tertiary level
58 %
Upper secondary
38 %
Compulsory
4 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
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Demographics
1'995 inhabitants
Children
17.1 %
Seniors 65+
22.2 %
Foreign nat.
17.2 %
Growth 5yr
+0.7 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Second homes
11.1 %
✓ No restriction
Share of second homes in housing stock (975 units total). Below the 20% threshold — no second-home restrictions.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 88.92 % · ARE 2025
Building structure
Single-family house
74 %
Building with 2 units
9 %
Multi-family house
16 %
1988 Median build year 38 % of which pre-1980 16 % Heat pump (from 2015) 4.3 Avg. rooms 134 m² Avg. floor area

Aeugst am Albis is predominantly a single-family housing area: 74 % of residential buildings are single-family homes, 9 % have 2 units.

The median build year 1988 is close to the Swiss average (1991). 38 % of buildings date from before 1980.

Heat pumps are recorded in 16 % of updated GWR entries (from 2015).

FSO Register of Buildings and Dwellings (GWR) 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Wie hoch sind die Wohnkosten in Aeugst am Albis?

Der Kaufpreis für Wohneigentum liegt bei CHF 10'061 pro m2, die Miete bei CHF 31 pro m2 und Monat. Beide Werte liegen höher als in rund 88-89 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie stehen die Chancen, in Aeugst am Albis eine Wohnung zu finden?

Die Leerwohnungsziffer liegt 2025 bei 1.59 %, was als ausgeglichener Markt eingestuft wird.

Wie hoch ist die Steuerbelastung in Aeugst am Albis?

Bei einem Bruttoeinkommen von CHF 150'000 liegt die Steuerbelastung für Alleinstehende ohne Kirchensteuer bei 14.5 % beziehungsweise CHF 21'732. Das ist günstiger als in 96 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie ist die Bevölkerungsstruktur in Aeugst am Albis?

Aeugst am Albis zählt 1'995 Einwohner. 22.2 % der Bevölkerung sind 65 Jahre oder älter, 17.1 % sind unter 15 Jahre alt.

Wie naturnah ist die Umgebung von Aeugst am Albis?

Im Umkreis der Gemeinde gibt es mehr unversiegelte Fläche als bei 81 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden, unter anderem mit einem kleinen See. Innerhalb der Gemeinde selbst sind 50 % landwirtschaftlich genutzt, 31 % bewaldet und 13 % Siedlungsfläche.

What do these prices mean?

Rents in the range of CHF 28-34/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Aeugst am Albis. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Aeugst am Albis — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Aeugst am Albis cost per month?

Rental prices in Aeugst am Albis are currently typically in the range CHF 28-34 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 2,000–2,350 per month — the effective market range starts lower for small apartments and rises disproportionately for large ones.

What does an owner-occupied apartment in Aeugst am Albis cost per m²?

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Aeugst am Albis is typically in the range CHF 9'500-10'600 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Aeugst am Albis cost?

The m² price for houses in Aeugst am Albis is typically in the range CHF 9'400-12'100 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 Aeugst am Albis?

The effective tax burden in Aeugst am Albis is 14.5 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 21,732 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Aeugst am Albis is below. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Aeugst am Albis?

No — in Aeugst am Albis the share of second homes is 11.1 %, 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 Aeugst am Albis?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Aeugst am Albis the median is around CHF 10'061 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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