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8955 Oetwil an der Limmat (ZH)

Zurich · 8955 · 2'573 inhabitants
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Oetwil an der Limmat (8955)Canton ZHCH Ø
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*Safety: no separate figure for Oetwil an der Limmat (8955). 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 Oetwil an der Limmat at a glance.

Costs

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Tax burden
15.5 %
↓ Low
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 23,241 on an income of CHF 150,000. Rank 71 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)
Very high
More expensive than 93 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 81 % in ZH.
Typical range CHF 9–14k per m² · median
Buy (house)
Very high
More expensive than 93 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 82 % in ZH.
Typical range CHF 9–14k 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 — 14 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
BadenAG51 min
LenzburgAG67 min
Wohlen (AG)AG74 min
Zürich ZH 63 min
Winterthur ZH 81 min
Basel BS 108 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
BadenAG19 min
LenzburgAG29 min
Wohlen (AG)AG35 min
Zürich ZH 23 min
Winterthur ZH 41 min
Basel BS 56 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023

Quality of life

Land use
37.2 %
37.2 % forest, 21.7 % built-up area, 36.5 % 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
39 %
≈ Average
Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %
Tertiary level
39 %
Upper secondary
46 %
Compulsory
15 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
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Demographics
2'573 inhabitants
Children
14.6 %
Seniors 65+
22.7 %
Foreign nat.
21.3 %
Growth 5yr
+2.3 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Second homes
6.5 %
✓ No restriction
Share of second homes in housing stock (1,307 units total). Below the 20% threshold — no second-home restrictions.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 93.5 % · ARE 2025
Building structure
Single-family house
57 %
Building with 2 units
10 %
Multi-family house
32 %
1980 Median build year 47 % of which pre-1980 46 % Heat pump (from 2015) 3.8 Avg. rooms 112 m² Avg. floor area

Oetwil an der Limmat is predominantly a single-family housing area: 57 % of residential buildings are single-family homes, 10 % have 2 units.

The median build year 1980 is below the Swiss average (1991). 47 % of buildings date from before 1980.

Heat pumps are recorded in 46 % 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 Immobilienpreise in Oetwil an der Limmat?

Der Kaufpreis für Wohneigentum liegt bei CHF 11'308 pro m2, was höher ist als in 93 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden. Die Mietpreise liegen bei CHF 31 pro m2 und Monat und sind damit teurer als in 89 % aller Gemeinden.

Wie stehen die Chancen, in Oetwil an der Limmat eine Wohnung zu finden?

Die Leerwohnungsziffer lag 2025 bei 1.08 %, was als ausgeglichener Markt eingestuft wird.

Wie hoch ist die Steuerbelastung in Oetwil an der Limmat?

Bei einem Bruttoeinkommen von CHF 150'000 liegt die Steuerbelastung für eine alleinstehende Person ohne Kirchensteuer bei 15.5 %, was CHF 23'241 entspricht. Das ist günstiger als in 90 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie viele Menschen leben in Oetwil an der Limmat?

Die Gemeinde zählt 2'573 Einwohner. Die Bevölkerung ist in den letzten fünf Jahren um 2.3 % gewachsen.

Wie ist die Bevölkerung in Oetwil an der Limmat altersmässig zusammengesetzt?

22.7 % der Bevölkerung sind 65 Jahre oder älter, 14.6 % sind unter 15 Jahre alt.

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 Oetwil an der Limmat. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Oetwil an der Limmat — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Oetwil an der Limmat cost per month?

Rental prices in Oetwil an der Limmat 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 Oetwil an der Limmat cost per m²?

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Oetwil an der Limmat is typically in the range CHF 10'700-11'900 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Oetwil an der Limmat cost?

The m² price for houses in Oetwil an der Limmat is typically in the range CHF 10'100-12'900 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 Oetwil an der Limmat?

The effective tax burden in Oetwil an der Limmat is 15.5 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 23,241 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Oetwil an der Limmat is below. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Oetwil an der Limmat?

No — in Oetwil an der Limmat the share of second homes is 6.5 %, 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 Oetwil an der Limmat?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Oetwil an der Limmat the median is around CHF 11'308 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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