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Villigen

BFS 4121 · Canton AG · 2’231 residents
64
Rank 256 / 2’131 Top 12% Canton AG-Ø 60

Villigen Villigen in Canton AG achieves an ImmoCensio overall score of 64/100 and thus ranks above average (14 points above the Swiss average of 50). The municipality ranks 256 of 2'131 analysed Swiss municipalities. (14 points above the Swiss average of 50). The municipality ranks 256 out of 2'131 analysed Swiss municipalities.

The greatest strength is in Demand (VR) (Score 81), while Population Dynamics (Score 44) shows the weakest profile. Population is growing strongly at 3.9% over 5 years. With a vacancy rate of only 0.27%, the housing market is very tight.

▲ Strengths
Demand (VR) 81
Tax Attractiveness 77
▼ Weaknesses
Infrastructure 50
Population Dynamics 44
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Score Dimensions

Building Quality (16%) 76
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%) 81
Low vacancy rate = high demand · Kt. Ø 48
Population Dynamics (13%) 44
5-year residential population growth · Kt. Ø 66
Infrastructure (13%) 50
Municipality size and multi-family share · Kt. Ø 54
Future / Construction Activity (13%) 58
Active building projects per capita · Kt. Ø 48
Transport & Accessibility (15%) 53
Travel time & accessibility (car + public transport) · Kt. Ø 68
AI Analysis Claude Haiku

Villigen (AG) scores exactly 59/100 points, matching the cantonal average, but ranks only 575th out of 2,142 Swiss municipalities. The small municipality (2,231 residents) stands out with solid building stock and low taxes, but suffers from weak demand and peripheral location.

▲ Strengths

Buildings substance above average at 76/100 (28.4% new construction, 54% renewable); Tax attractive at 80/100 (EQ 42.5%, below cantonal average); Population growth 5Y +3.9% demonstrates local stability despite small size.

▼ Weaknesses

Demand weak (48/100) with high price pressure 57/100, indicating stagnating real estate market; Population dynamics low (44/100, LWZ 1.35%) and Transport accessibility poor (48/100: 43 min. to Zurich, public transport index only 286).

Investment Perspective

Villigen suits patient investors as a yield play: Low acquisition prices due to weak demand, stable rental income (cantonal 3-room CHF 1,280), but limited price appreciation expected. Target group comprises commuters to nearby industrial areas (PSI, Würenlingen) with car dependency; public transport connection insufficient.

➡ Interesting for owner-occupiers with car focus and smaller budget; rather unattractive for professional investors due to low demand and transport isolation.

AI Analysis

Confidence 78%
Trend
→
→ Stable
1-Year Forecast
65
+1 pts.
3-Year Forecast
65
+1 pts.
Influence Factors
+1 Population growth
+1 High new construction rate
+1 Very low vacancy rate
+0.5 High renewable energy share
+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 Villigen?+
The score of 64/100 combines 7 dimensions: building quality, tax burden, demand, population dynamics, infrastructure, future and transport.Villigen therefore ranks 256 out of 2'131 Swiss municipalities.
How does Villigen compare to Canton AG?+
Villigen achieves a score of 64, the cantonal average is 60.. The municipality thus performs better than the cantonal average.
Is Villigen a good location for real estate investment?+
The ImmoCensio Score is a data-based indicator, not an investment recommendation. Villigen shows strengths in Demand (VR) (Score 81). Investment decisions should always be made with professional advice.
What is the vacancy rate in Villigen?+
The current vacancy rate is 0.27%.
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.