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Menziken

BFS 4139 · Canton AG · 8’672 residents
61
Rank 406 / 2’131 Top 19% Canton AG-Ø 60

Menziken Menziken in Canton AG achieves an ImmoCensio overall score of 61/100 and thus ranks above average (11 points above the Swiss average of 50). The municipality ranks 406 of 2'131 analysed Swiss municipalities. (11 points above the Swiss average of 50). The municipality ranks 406 out of 2'131 analysed Swiss municipalities.

The greatest strength is in Population Dynamics (Score 95), while Demand (VR) (Score 2) shows the weakest profile. Population is growing strongly at 15.3% over 5 years. The vacancy rate of 5.04% suggests oversupply.

▲ Strengths
Population Dynamics 95
Tax Attractiveness 77
▼ Weaknesses
Building Quality 41
Demand (VR) 2
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Score Dimensions

Building Quality (16%) 41
New construction rate, renewable energy, construction year · Kt. Ø 55
Tax Attractiveness (14%) 77
Tax burden index in cantonal comparison · Kt. Ø 77
Demand (VR) (16%) 2
Low vacancy rate = high demand · Kt. Ø 48
Population Dynamics (13%) 95
5-year residential population growth · Kt. Ø 66
Infrastructure (13%) 77
Municipality size and multi-family share · Kt. Ø 54
Future / Construction Activity (13%) 74
Active building projects per capita · Kt. Ø 48
Transport & Accessibility (15%) 73
Travel time & accessibility (car + public transport) · Kt. Ø 68
AI Analysis Claude Haiku

Menziken (AG) is a mid-field standard with 69/100 points, but ranks significantly above the canton average (59). The municipality benefits from exceptionally strong Tax (95/100) and Population growth (+15.3% in 5 years), but is held back by weak Buildings quality (41/100) and moderate Demand (48/100).

▲ Strengths

Tax rates are cantonal top tier at 95/100 – up to 30% below AG average possible. Population grows robustly (+15.3%), Infrastructure is well-developed (77/100) with accessibility index 6535 (car). Future prospects are solid (72/100) thanks to continuous development.

▼ Weaknesses

Building stock is weak (41/100) with 56.5% fossil energy sources and only 13% renewable – renovation need is substantial. Demand remains subdued (48/100), Transport connectivity is expandable (public transit 89 min to Lucerne).

Investment Perspective

Menziken is suitable for investors betting on tax advantages and Population growth. Price pressure of 77/100 suggests upside potential, however the building stock is renovation-intensive. MFH share of 18% is low – primarily single-family home market, mid to upper price segment.

➡ Attractive tax municipality with solid Population growth for conservative investors, but caution: Buildings quality and Demand require active asset management.

AI Analysis

Confidence 90%
Trend
→
→ Stable
1-Year Forecast
62
+1 pts.
3-Year Forecast
63
+2 pts.
Weakness: Demand
Influence Factors
+2 Strong population growth
+1 High new construction rate
-2 High vacancy rate
+1 Many construction projects
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 Menziken?+
The score of 61/100 combines 7 dimensions: building quality, tax burden, demand, population dynamics, infrastructure, future and transport.Menziken therefore ranks 406 out of 2'131 Swiss municipalities.
How does Menziken compare to Canton AG?+
Menziken achieves a score of 61, the cantonal average is 60.. The municipality thus performs better than the cantonal average.
Is Menziken a good location for real estate investment?+
The ImmoCensio Score is a data-based indicator, not an investment recommendation. Menziken shows strengths in Population Dynamics (Score 95). Investment decisions should always be made with professional advice.
What is the vacancy rate in Menziken?+
The current vacancy rate is 5.04%.
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.