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Maur

BFS 195 · Canton ZH · 10’884 residents
57
Rank 603 / 2’131 Top 28% Canton ZH-Ø 57

Maur Maur in Canton ZH achieves an ImmoCensio overall score of 57/100 and thus ranks mid-range (7 points above the Swiss average of 50). The municipality ranks 603 of 2'131 analysed Swiss municipalities. (7 points above the Swiss average of 50). The municipality ranks 603 out of 2'131 analysed Swiss municipalities.

The greatest strength is in Infrastructure (Score 85), while Future / Construction Activity (Score 18) shows the weakest profile. Population is growing strongly at 4% over 5 years. With a vacancy rate of only 0.37%, the housing market is very tight.

▲ Strengths
Infrastructure 85
Transport & Accessibility 78
▼ Weaknesses
Building Quality 30
Future / Construction Activity 18
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Score Dimensions

Building Quality (16%) 30
New construction rate, renewable energy, construction year · Kt. Ø 42
Tax Attractiveness (14%) 65
Tax burden index in cantonal comparison · Kt. Ø 65
Demand (VR) (16%) 76
Low vacancy rate = high demand · Kt. Ø 61
Population Dynamics (13%) 45
5-year residential population growth · Kt. Ø 54
Infrastructure (13%) 85
Municipality size and multi-family share · Kt. Ø 70
Future / Construction Activity (13%) 18
Active building projects per capita · Kt. Ø 34
Transport & Accessibility (15%) 78
Travel time & accessibility (car + public transport) · Kt. Ø 74
AI Analysis Claude Haiku

Maur (Rank 343/2142, Score 63) is an attractive Zurich municipality with excellent Tax (92/100) and strong Demand (90/100), but notable weaknesses in Buildings (30/100) and Future (20/100). The score matches the canton average exactly, indicating a moderate overall positioning.

▲ Strengths

Tax situation outstanding: 92/100 significantly above canton average and attractive for investors. Demand score 90/100 shows high interest; Population growing steadily (+4% in 5Y). Transport at 78/100 respectable, car accessibility to Zurich at 29 min very good, Public Transport index 952 and 41 min solid.

▼ Weaknesses

Buildings critical (30/100): average construction year 1970, only 26.9% new construction, fossil-dominated (58.1%). Future dimension collapsed (20/100), indicating lack of restructuring and renewal pressure (12% renewable). Population weak (45/100) at only 10,884 residents.

Investment Perspective

Return perspective moderate: high demand and low taxes secure attractiveness, but building age and future deficits hamper appreciation. Price pressure 82/100 is considerable—renovation obligations loom. Target group: tax-conscious homebuyers and Zurich commuters, not for yield-hungry growth investors.

➡ Maur suits conservative homebuyers with tax focus and stable demand, but as a rental property it is only conditionally recommended due to renovation backlog and future uncertainty.

AI Analysis

Confidence 78%
Trend
→
→ Stable
1-Year Forecast
58
+1 pts.
3-Year Forecast
58
+1 pts.
Influence Factors
+1 Population growth
+1 High new construction rate
+1 Very low vacancy rate
+0.5 Moderate construction activity
AI-generated · Not investment advice · Data may contain errors
AI forecast based on 6 months of history.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the ImmoCensio Score mean for Maur?+
The score of 57/100 combines 7 dimensions: building quality, tax burden, demand, population dynamics, infrastructure, future and transport.Maur therefore ranks 603 out of 2'131 Swiss municipalities.
How does Maur compare to Canton ZH?+
Maur achieves a score of 57, the cantonal average is 57.. The municipality thus performs equally well than the cantonal average.
Is Maur a good location for real estate investment?+
The ImmoCensio Score is a data-based indicator, not an investment recommendation. Maur shows strengths in Infrastructure (Score 85). Investment decisions should always be made with professional advice.
What is the vacancy rate in Maur?+
The current vacancy rate is 0.37%.
Data sources: FSO STAT-TAB/stats.swiss (population, vacant dwellings), GWR (buildings), FTA/ESTV (taxes, partly cantonal level), SNB (interest rates), ARE/GeoAdmin (accessibility), IAZI/Wüest benchmarks (purchase prices, cantonal). Data as of: 20.07.2026. Percentile ranking across 2'131 municipalities.