1 Houses for rent in 8008 Zürich

Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Zurich. It is in north-central Switzerland, at the northwestern tip of Lake Zurich. As of the end of 2024, the municipality had a population of 436,551, while the urban area was home to 1.45 million people (2020), and the Zurich metropolitan area had a total population of 2.1 million (2020). Zurich is a hub for railways, roads, and air traffic. Both Zurich Airport and Zurich's main railway station are the largest and busiest in the country.

Canton: Zurich
Area: 91.9 km²

Population

436'551residents

Median taxable income

CHF 71'005

Vacancy

0.10%

Foreign residents

34.0%

Dwellings

235'000

Jobs (FTE)

491'193

Tax multiplier

119%

Land use across the commune

Every 100 × 100 m of 8008 Zürich, 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

491'193 full-time-equivalent jobs across 45'057 businesses — services make up 94% of employment, industry 6% (2018).

Source BFS STATENT

491'193FTE total

Primary0.0%

Secondary5.8%

Tertiary94.1%

Land use

62% built-up, 10% agricultural, 26% forest. Measured across 8'797 hectares (2018).

Source BFS Arealstatistik

Settlement63.4%

Agriculture9.7%

Forest26.9%

Water0.0%

Election Results

SP led the 2023 National Council election with 33.0%, ahead of Grüne at 14.7%.

Source BFS

33.0%+7.4 pp

Grüne

14.7%−5.7 pp

SVP

14.3%+0.6 pp

GLP

13.6%−2.1 pp

FDP

11.2%−0.7 pp

Mitte

6.2%

FGA

2.3%−1.7 pp

Others

2.6%

2023 vs 2019

Primary / second-home mix

91.0% of dwellings are primary residences; 9.0% are second homes (2026).

Source BFS

Primary residences91.0%

Second homes9.0%

Climate data

Annual mean 9.8°C with 1'108 mm of rain. Warmest in July (19.0°C), coldest in January (0.9°C). Station: Zürich / Fluntern, 556 m.

Source MeteoSchweiz

9.8°C

Annual mean

Mean 9.8°C

Rain 1108 mm

Sun ≈141 days

Zürich / Fluntern · 556 m.a.s.l. · 1991–2020 normals

Warming trend

Mean annual temperature at Zürich / Fluntern has risen by +2.2°C between the first 30 observed years (1864–1893) and the most recent (1996–2025).

Source MeteoSchweiz NBCN

+2.2°C

mean 1996–2025 vs. 1864–1893

Zürich / Fluntern · 556 m.a.s.l. · 1864–2025

1 property in 8008 Zürich

Erstvermietung: Aussergewöhnliches Reihen-Tiny-House mitten im Zürc...

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CHF6'190.–

4.5 rooms

4.5 roomsCHF6'190.–

Feldeggstrasse 23, 8008 Kreis 8

"Erstvermietung: Aussergewöhnliches Reihen-Tiny-House mitten im Zürc..."

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Frequently asked questions

How many houses are available to rent in 8008 Zürich?

1 houses are currently listed to rent in 8008 Zürich on Homematch. The selection updates throughout the day as agencies publish new listings.

Which canton is 8008 Zürich in?

8008 Zürich is located in the canton of Zurich.

What is the population of 8008 Zürich?

8008 Zürich has approximately 436'551 residents.

What is the municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in 8008 Zürich?

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in 8008 Zürich is 119% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.