Canton of Zurich
Canton · 160 municipalities · vacancy 2025 Data 2025, as of 29 Sept 2026
In 2025, 3’815 of 794’792 dwellings stood vacant in the canton of Zurich, a vacancy rate of 0.48%.
The vacancy rate fell from 0.85% in 2016 to 0.48% in 2025 (-0.37 pp).
That is the 24th highest vacancy rate of the 26 cantons.
Key figures 2025
- Vacancy rate
- 0.48%
- Vacant dwellings
- 3’815
- Dwelling stock
- 794’792
Vacancy trend 2016-2025
| Year | Rate | Vacant | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.48% | 3’815 | 794’792 |
| 2024 | 0.56% | 4’423 | 789’821 |
| 2023 | 0.53% | 4’103 | 774’151 |
| 2022 | 0.60% | 4’660 | 776’667 |
| 2021 | 0.72% | 5’517 | 766’250 |
| 2020 | 0.91% | 6’848 | 752’527 |
| 2019 | 0.89% | 6’654 | 747’640 |
| 2018 | 0.99% | 7’329 | 740’303 |
| 2017 | 0.90% | 6’597 | 733’000 |
| 2016 | 0.85% | 6’146 | 723’059 |
Breakdown of vacant dwellings
Of the 3’815 vacant dwellings, 650 are in single-family houses and 3’165 in multi-family houses; 2’926 are for rent and 889 for sale; 483 are new and 3’332 older.
House type
| House type | Vacant | Rate | Share of vacant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family houses | 650 | 0.08% | 17% |
| Multi-family houses | 3’165 | 0.40% | 83% |
Sale / rent
| Sale / rent | Vacant | Rate | Share of vacant |
|---|---|---|---|
| For sale | 889 | 0.11% | 23.3% |
| For rent | 2’926 | 0.37% | 76.7% |
Dwelling age
| Dwelling age | Vacant | Rate | Share of vacant |
|---|---|---|---|
| New dwellings | 483 | 0.06% | 12.7% |
| Older dwellings | 3’332 | 0.42% | 87.3% |
Comparison
Across Switzerland it is 1.00% (48’455 vacant of 4’845’500 dwellings).
| Comparison | Rate | Vacant | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zurich | 0.48% | 3’815 | 794’792 |
| Switzerland | 1.00% | 48’455 | 4’845’500 |
Municipalities in the canton of Zurich
| Municipality | Rate | Vacant | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zürich | 0.10% | 235 | 235’000 |
| Winterthur | 0.18% | 104 | 57’778 |
| Uster | 1.30% | 226 | 17’385 |
| Dübendorf | 1.09% | 177 | 16’239 |
| Dietikon | 0.55% | 72 | 13’091 |
| Wetzikon (ZH) | 0.42% | 54 | 12’857 |
| Wädenswil | 0.36% | 45 | 12’500 |
| Horgen | 0.39% | 46 | 11’795 |
| Bülach | 0.62% | 70 | 11’290 |
| Kloten | 0.36% | 40 | 11’111 |
| Opfikon | 0.13% | 13 | 10’000 |
| Schlieren | 0.03% | 3 | 10’000 |
| Adliswil | 0.48% | 47 | 9’792 |
| Regensdorf | 0.26% | 25 | 9’615 |
| Thalwil | 0.22% | 21 | 9’545 |
| Volketswil | 0.44% | 38 | 8’636 |
| Illnau-Effretikon | 0.98% | 84 | 8’571 |
| Wallisellen | 2.98% | 255 | 8’557 |
| Küsnacht (ZH) | 1.34% | 101 | 7’537 |
| Stäfa | 0.73% | 54 | 7’397 |
| Meilen | 0.99% | 71 | 7’172 |
| Zollikon | 0.73% | 51 | 6’986 |
| Richterswil | 0.39% | 26 | 6’667 |
| Rüti (ZH) | 0.77% | 48 | 6’234 |
| Pfäffikon | 0.13% | 8 | 6’154 |
| Affoltern am Albis | 0.68% | 41 | 6’029 |
| Hinwil | 0.73% | 41 | 5’616 |
| Männedorf | 0.47% | 26 | 5’532 |
| Bassersdorf | 0.76% | 42 | 5’526 |
| Maur | 0.37% | 19 | 5’135 |
| Wald (ZH) | 2.02% | 102 | 5’050 |
| Gossau (ZH) | 0.55% | 27 | 4’909 |
| Urdorf | 0.70% | 34 | 4’857 |
| Kilchberg (ZH) | 0.42% | 20 | 4’762 |
| Embrach | 0.39% | 18 | 4’615 |
| Fällanden | 0.64% | 28 | 4’375 |
| Hombrechtikon | 0.68% | 29 | 4’265 |
| Niederhasli | 0.41% | 17 | 4’146 |
| Egg | 0.73% | 30 | 4’110 |
| Rümlang | 1.11% | 42 | 3’784 |
| Dietlikon | 0.08% | 3 | 3’750 |
| Seuzach | 0.24% | 9 | 3’750 |
| Langnau am Albis | 0.59% | 22 | 3’729 |
| Dürnten | 1.75% | 64 | 3’657 |
| Wangen-Brüttisellen | 0.14% | 5 | 3’571 |
| Oberengstringen | 0.60% | 21 | 3’500 |
| Bubikon | 0.49% | 17 | 3’469 |
| Birmensdorf (ZH) | 1.94% | 67 | 3’454 |
| Oberglatt | 0.32% | 11 | 3’438 |
| Herrliberg | 1.14% | 37 | 3’246 |
| Dielsdorf | 0.54% | 17 | 3’148 |
| Buchs (ZH) | 0.58% | 18 | 3’103 |
| Zell (ZH) | 0.68% | 21 | 3’088 |
| Fehraltorf | 0.23% | 7 | 3’043 |
| Uetikon am See | 1.09% | 33 | 3’028 |
| Wiesendangen | 0.30% | 9 | 3’000 |
| Rüschlikon | 0.64% | 19 | 2’969 |
| Nürensdorf | 0.47% | 13 | 2’766 |
| Erlenbach (ZH) | 0.99% | 27 | 2’727 |
| Zumikon | 0.44% | 12 | 2’727 |
| Obfelden | 1.22% | 33 | 2’705 |
| Uitikon | 0.50% | 13 | 2’600 |
| Oberrieden | 0.27% | 7 | 2’593 |
| Neftenbach | 0.66% | 17 | 2’576 |
| Lindau | 0.35% | 9 | 2’571 |
| Eglisau | 0.86% | 22 | 2’558 |
| Bonstetten | 0.99% | 25 | 2’525 |
| Glattfelden | 1.20% | 30 | 2’500 |
| Mettmenstetten | 0.16% | 4 | 2’500 |
| Schwerzenbach | 0.04% | 1 | 2’500 |
| Bauma | 0.97% | 24 | 2’474 |
| Niederglatt | 0.49% | 12 | 2’449 |
| Elgg | 1.48% | 36 | 2’432 |
| Turbenthal | 1.32% | 32 | 2’424 |
| Bäretswil | 0.87% | 21 | 2’414 |
| Greifensee | 0.50% | 12 | 2’400 |
| Geroldswil | 2.64% | 63 | 2’386 |
| Winkel | 0.63% | 15 | 2’381 |
| Oetwil am See | 0.55% | 13 | 2’364 |
| Wettswil am Albis | 0.26% | 6 | 2’308 |
| Weiningen (ZH) | 0.62% | 14 | 2’258 |
| Rafz | 0.41% | 9 | 2’195 |
| Russikon | 0.54% | 11 | 2’037 |
| Unterengstringen | 1.29% | 26 | 2’016 |
| Dällikon | 0.25% | 5 | 2’000 |
| Bachenbülach | 0.31% | 6 | 1’935 |
| Mönchaltorf | 0.26% | 5 | 1’923 |
| Feuerthalen | 1.15% | 22 | 1’913 |
| Pfungen | 0.87% | 16 | 1’839 |
| Hausen am Albis | 0.71% | 13 | 1’831 |
| Grüningen | 0.11% | 2 | 1’818 |
| Hittnau | 0.39% | 7 | 1’795 |
| Stallikon | 1.08% | 19 | 1’759 |
| Hedingen | 0.23% | 4 | 1’739 |
| Elsau | 0.64% | 11 | 1’719 |
| Steinmaur | 1.82% | 31 | 1’703 |
| Andelfingen | 0.95% | 16 | 1’684 |
| Neerach | 0.55% | 9 | 1’636 |
| Weisslingen | 0.63% | 10 | 1’587 |
| Höri | 0.61% | 9 | 1’475 |
| Niederweningen | 0.41% | 6 | 1’463 |
| Ottenbach | 0.43% | 6 | 1’395 |
| Stammheim | 0.22% | 3 | 1’364 |
| Hettlingen | 0.30% | 4 | 1’333 |
| Otelfingen | 0.23% | 3 | 1’304 |
| Oetwil an der Limmat | 1.08% | 14 | 1’296 |
| Rorbas | 0.62% | 8 | 1’290 |
| Fischenthal | 1.51% | 19 | 1’258 |
| Rickenbach (ZH) | 1.21% | 15 | 1’240 |
| Lufingen | 0.25% | 3 | 1’200 |
| Stadel | 0.51% | 6 | 1’176 |
| Knonau | 0.46% | 5 | 1’087 |
| Freienstein-Teufen | 0.65% | 7 | 1’077 |
| Henggart | 0.19% | 2 | 1’053 |
| Kleinandelfingen | 1.15% | 12 | 1’043 |
| Brütten | 1.25% | 13 | 1’040 |
| Weiach | 0.39% | 4 | 1’026 |
| Wila | 0.39% | 4 | 1’026 |
| Marthalen | 0.21% | 2 | 952 |
| Aeugst am Albis | 1.59% | 15 | 943 |
| Laufen-Uhwiesen | 1.08% | 10 | 926 |
| Hochfelden | 0.45% | 4 | 889 |
| Dachsen | 1.03% | 9 | 874 |
| Ossingen | 0.94% | 8 | 851 |
| Dänikon | 0.36% | 3 | 833 |
| Oberweningen | 0.12% | 1 | 833 |
| Aesch (ZH) | 0.26% | 2 | 769 |
| Dinhard | 0.13% | 1 | 769 |
| Flaach | 1.28% | 9 | 703 |
| Flurlingen | 1.14% | 8 | 702 |
| Wil (ZH) | 0.57% | 4 | 702 |
| Rheinau | 0.43% | 3 | 698 |
| Seegräben | 0.00% | 0 | 694 |
| Schöfflisdorf | 1.03% | 7 | 680 |
| Boppelsen | 1.56% | 10 | 641 |
| Kappel am Albis | 0.83% | 5 | 602 |
| Trüllikon | 0.92% | 5 | 543 |
| Rifferswil | 0.74% | 4 | 541 |
| Hagenbuch | 0.76% | 4 | 526 |
| Oberembrach | 0.19% | 1 | 526 |
| Dägerlen | 2.77% | 14 | 505 |
| Hüntwangen | 2.00% | 10 | 500 |
| Wildberg | 0.83% | 4 | 482 |
| Ellikon an der Thur | 0.85% | 4 | 471 |
| Buch am Irchel | 0.65% | 3 | 462 |
| Thalheim an der Thur | 0.68% | 3 | 441 |
| Benken (ZH) | 0.23% | 1 | 435 |
| Schleinikon | 0.00% | 0 | 417 |
| Hüttikon | 0.25% | 1 | 400 |
| Dättlikon | 0.27% | 1 | 370 |
| Altikon | 1.44% | 5 | 347 |
| Dorf | 0.59% | 2 | 339 |
| Bachs | 0.00% | 0 | 333 |
| Schlatt (ZH) | 0.00% | 0 | 330 |
| Maschwanden | 1.57% | 5 | 318 |
| Wasterkingen | 1.35% | 4 | 296 |
| Berg am Irchel | 0.34% | 1 | 294 |
| Regensberg | 0.37% | 1 | 270 |
| Truttikon | 1.96% | 4 | 204 |
| Volken | 0.57% | 1 | 175 |
Other cantons
Source and method
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), survey of vacant dwellings (Leerwohnungszählung), via stats.swiss. The dwelling stock is estimated from the published counts and rates.
House type, tenure and dwelling age are three independent breakdowns of the same vacant dwellings; they cannot be combined (there is no "rented new dwelling" figure).
Vacancy data for 2025, statistics computed on 29 Sept 2026.