1 Houses for rent in 1209 Genève

Geneva is the second-most populous city in Switzerland and the most populous in French-speaking Romandy. Situated in the southwest of the country, where the Rhône exits Lake Geneva, it is the capital of the Republic and Canton of Geneva. Geneva is a global city, an international financial centre, and a worldwide centre for diplomacy, which has led to it being called the "Peace Capital".

Canton: Geneva
Area: 18.3 km²

Population

209'061residents

Median taxable income

CHF 62'954

Vacancy

0.36%

Foreign residents

50.2%

Dwellings

113'611

Jobs (FTE)

186'620

Tax multiplier

46%

Land use across the commune

Every 100 × 100 m of 1209 Genève, coloured by how it's used. Drawn from the BFS Arealstatistik 2025 release — the most recent nationwide snapshot.

Source BFS Arealstatistik

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Jobs & economy

186'620 full-time-equivalent jobs across 22'483 businesses — services make up 95% of employment, industry 5% (2018).

Source BFS STATENT

186'620FTE total

Primary0.0%

Secondary5.4%

Tertiary94.6%

Land use

92% built-up, 1% agricultural, 3% forest. Measured across 1'596 hectares (2025).

Source BFS Arealstatistik

Settlement95.6%

Agriculture1.0%

Forest3.3%

Water0.0%

Election Results

SP led the 2023 National Council election with 22.9%, ahead of Grüne at 16.9%.

Source BFS

22.9%+5.1 pp

Grüne

16.9%−9.1 pp

SVP

13.4%+0.8 pp

FDP

13.2%−2.0 pp

MCR

11.4%+6.5 pp

GLP

6.3%+1.3 pp

Mitte

6.0%

Others

4.0%

2023 vs 2019

Primary / second-home mix

83.2% of dwellings are primary residences; 16.8% are second homes (2026).

Source BFS

Primary residences83.2%

Second homes16.8%

Climate data

Annual mean 11.0°C with 946 mm of rain. Warmest in July (20.6°C), coldest in January (2.1°C). Station: Genève / Cointrin, 411 m.

Source MeteoSchweiz

11.0°C

Annual mean

Mean 11.0°C

Rain 946 mm

Sun ≈157 days

Genève / Cointrin · 411 m.a.s.l. · 1991–2020 normals

Warming trend

Mean annual temperature at Genève / Cointrin has risen by +2.1°C between the first 30 observed years (1753–1782) and the most recent (1996–2025).

Source MeteoSchweiz NBCN

+2.1°C

mean 1996–2025 vs. 1753–1782

Genève / Cointrin · 411 m.a.s.l. · 1753–2025

1 property in 1209 Genève

Luxusimmobilie im Herzen des diplomatischen Bezirks Petit-Saconnex

CHF12'000.–

10 rooms

10 roomsCHF12'000.–

1209 Genève

"Luxusimmobilie im Herzen des diplomatischen Bezirks Petit-Saconnex"

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2.6 km

CHF 5'500 /month

6.5 rooms · 165 m²

1218 Le Grand-Saconnex

Exclusivité - Nouvelle villa jumelée - 5 chambres - 3 salles de douche/bain - jardin et double parking

2.7 km

CHF 6'300 /month

7 rooms · 190 m²

1218 Le Grand-Saconnex

Architektenhaus – Ein einzigartiger Ort zum Leben zwischen Natur und Design

3.5 km

CHF 5'000

Frequently asked questions

How many houses are available to rent in 1209 Genève?

1 houses are currently listed to rent in 1209 Genève on Homematch. The selection updates throughout the day as agencies publish new listings.

Which canton is 1209 Genève in?

1209 Genève is located in the canton of Geneva.

What is the population of 1209 Genève?

1209 Genève has approximately 209'061 residents.

What is the municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in 1209 Genève?

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in 1209 Genève is 46% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.

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