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Ottenbach

BFS 11 · Canton ZH · 2’973 residents
66
Rank 153 / 2’131 Top 7% Canton ZH-Ø 57

Ottenbach Ottenbach in Canton ZH achieves an ImmoCensio overall score of 66/100 and thus ranks above average (16 points above the Swiss average of 50). The municipality ranks 153 of 2'131 analysed Swiss municipalities. (16 points above the Swiss average of 50). The municipality ranks 153 out of 2'131 analysed Swiss municipalities.

The greatest strength is in Population Dynamics (Score 95), while Building Quality (Score 48) shows the weakest profile. Population is growing strongly at 14.9% over 5 years. With a vacancy rate of only 0.43%, the housing market is very tight.

▲ Strengths
Population Dynamics 95
Transport & Accessibility 73
▼ Weaknesses
Future / Construction Activity 49
Building Quality 48
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Score Dimensions

Building Quality (16%) 48
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%) 72
Low vacancy rate = high demand · Kt. Ø 61
Population Dynamics (13%) 95
5-year residential population growth · Kt. Ø 54
Infrastructure (13%) 60
Municipality size and multi-family share · Kt. Ø 70
Future / Construction Activity (13%) 49
Active building projects per capita · Kt. Ø 34
Transport & Accessibility (15%) 73
Travel time & accessibility (car + public transport) · Kt. Ø 74
AI Analysis Claude Haiku

Ottenbach (ZH) is an above-average municipality with 68/100 points (cantonal average 63), but ranks in the broad middle field. Strong Demand and Population dynamics meet weak Buildings quality and Future prospects – a typical commuter suburb profile.

▲ Strengths

Demand (90/100) and Population (95/100) are excellent: +14.9% population growth in 5 years, high price pressure (79/100). Transport (73/100) with 23 min. to Zürich is attractive for commuters, accessibility index MIV 10338 significantly above cantonal average.

▼ Weaknesses

Buildings stock (49/100) is critical: average age 1956, only 27% renewable vs. 33% fossil. Future (48/100) weak – limited development prospects. Public transport connection (60 min., index 654) significantly below canton.

Investment Perspective

Ottenbach offers high Demand through proximity to Zürich and population growth – ideal for investors with tenant focus (rent 3-room CHF 1'680 cantonal standard). Prices under pressure, but building renovation will become a profitability challenge. Best fit: modernized 2-3-family house as multi-family investment.

➡ Buy yes for commuter/tenant portfolio with renovation potential, no for long-term value stability without renovations.

AI Analysis

Confidence 78%
Trend
→
→ Stable
1-Year Forecast
67
+1 pts.
3-Year Forecast
68
+2 pts.
Influence Factors
+2 Strong population growth
+1 High new construction rate
+1 Very low 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 Ottenbach?+
The score of 66/100 combines 7 dimensions: building quality, tax burden, demand, population dynamics, infrastructure, future and transport.Ottenbach therefore ranks 153 out of 2'131 Swiss municipalities.
How does Ottenbach compare to Canton ZH?+
Ottenbach achieves a score of 66, the cantonal average is 57.. The municipality thus performs better than the cantonal average.
Is Ottenbach a good location for real estate investment?+
The ImmoCensio Score is a data-based indicator, not an investment recommendation. Ottenbach shows strengths in Population Dynamics (Score 95). Investment decisions should always be made with professional advice.
What is the vacancy rate in Ottenbach?+
The current vacancy rate is 0.43%.
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.