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Dielsdorf

BFS 86 · Canton ZH · 6’725 residents
65
Rank 191 / 2’131 Top 9% Canton ZH-Ø 57

Dielsdorf Dielsdorf in Canton ZH achieves an ImmoCensio overall score of 65/100 and thus ranks above average (15 points above the Swiss average of 50). The municipality ranks 191 of 2'131 analysed Swiss municipalities. (15 points above the Swiss average of 50). The municipality ranks 191 out of 2'131 analysed Swiss municipalities.

The greatest strength is in Population Dynamics (Score 92), while Building Quality (Score 24) shows the weakest profile. Population is growing strongly at 12.7% over 5 years. The vacancy rate of 0.54% indicates healthy demand.

▲ Strengths
Population Dynamics 92
Infrastructure 91
▼ Weaknesses
Future / Construction Activity 42
Building Quality 24
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Score Dimensions

Building Quality (16%) 24
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%) 67
Low vacancy rate = high demand · Kt. Ø 61
Population Dynamics (13%) 92
5-year residential population growth · Kt. Ø 54
Infrastructure (13%) 91
Municipality size and multi-family share · Kt. Ø 70
Future / Construction Activity (13%) 42
Active building projects per capita · Kt. Ø 34
Transport & Accessibility (15%) 83
Travel time & accessibility (car + public transport) · Kt. Ø 74
AI Analysis Claude Haiku

Dielsdorf is an attractive municipality in the Zurich Unterland with a score of 71/100 (rank 67/2142) and convinces through strong Population and Infrastructure data as well as low taxes. Building quality is weak, however, and Future prospects are moderate – typical for mature suburban municipalities with high development pressure.

▲ Strengths

Population (92/100) with +12.7% growth over 5 years indicates strong Demand; Tax (90/100) and Demand (90/100) are top in the canton – Dielsdorf is highly attractive as a residential location for commuters. Infrastructure (91/100) and Transport (83/100) with 22 minutes to Zurich city center and vehicle accessibility of 12'655 provide good connectivity.

▼ Weaknesses

Buildings (20/100) is critical: average construction year 1968, only 20.9% new construction, 65.8% fossil-heated – considerable renovation potential and energy risk. Future (35/100) signals limited development reserves; LWZ 0.56% is moderate, densification difficult.

Investment Perspective

Return opportunities lie in existing stock upgrades and energy renovation rather than new construction. Price pressure (90/100) and Population dynamics (+12.7%) speak in favor of stable lettings and price stability, but not for appreciation. Target group: commuters with higher budgets (median income CHF 59'200 in the canton).

➡ Solid residential location for conservative investors, but as an investment object only attractive if renovation potential is realized – otherwise more of a buy-and-hold than a development play.

AI Analysis

Confidence 78%
Trend
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→ Stable
1-Year Forecast
66
+1 pts.
3-Year Forecast
66
+1 pts.
Weakness: Building quality
Influence Factors
+2 Strong population growth
+1 High new construction rate
-0.5 High fossil share (renovation risk)
+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 Dielsdorf?+
The score of 65/100 combines 7 dimensions: building quality, tax burden, demand, population dynamics, infrastructure, future and transport.Dielsdorf therefore ranks 191 out of 2'131 Swiss municipalities.
How does Dielsdorf compare to Canton ZH?+
Dielsdorf achieves a score of 65, the cantonal average is 57.. The municipality thus performs better than the cantonal average.
Is Dielsdorf a good location for real estate investment?+
The ImmoCensio Score is a data-based indicator, not an investment recommendation. Dielsdorf shows strengths in Population Dynamics (Score 92). Investment decisions should always be made with professional advice.
What is the vacancy rate in Dielsdorf?+
The current vacancy rate is 0.54%.
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.