Bonstetten 
ZH
Bonstetten is a commune in the canton of Zurich with 5,659 residents (FSO), 18.8 % of them foreign nationals. On a gross salary of CHF 100,000 a single person pays CHF 11,233 in income tax here, rank 144 of 2,110 communes (FTA). Next meeting (Communal Assembly): 2 Dec 2026, Gemeindesaal Bonstetten.
News from the commune
Upcoming dates
- Communal Assembly20:00 · Gemeindesaal Bonstetten
News
- Job advertisement: Fountain master/mistress machine translatedOriginal: Stellenausschreibung: Brunnenmeister/in
- Order concerning the popular vote of 29 November 2026 machine translatedOriginal: Anordnung Urnenabstimmung vom 29. November 2026
- Land-use planning: Approval of private development plan "Am Bodenfeldbach", Bonstetten machine translatedOriginal: Nutzungsplanung: Privater Gestaltungsplan "Am Bodenfeldbach", Genehmigung, Bonstetten
- Construction site info: traffic restrictions on Zürcherstrasse from October 5 to 26, 2026 machine translatedOriginal: Baustellen-Info: Verkehrseinschränkungen Zürcherstrasse vom 5. bis 26. Oktober 2026
More news (3)
- Road condition surveys in our municipality machine translatedOriginal: Strassenzustandsaufnahmen auf unserem Gemeindegebiet
- Fewer channels, more clarity machine translatedOriginal: Weniger Kanäle, mehr Klarheit
- Promoting cultural life: are you in? machine translatedOriginal: Das kulturelle Leben fördern: Sind Sie dabei?
Read from the commune website on 9 Oct 2026. The commune website is authoritative.
Taxes
Federal, cantonal and communal, without church tax, official FTA tax calculator. Rank 1 = lowest tax.
Commune tax multiplier
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | 110 | 110 | 109 | 109 | 109 | 109 | 109 | 110 | 109 | 106 |
FTA; comparable within the canton only. All multipliers in the canton of Zurich
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Typically Bonstetten: specialities, brands, sights
What makes Bonstetten special, from official registers and gathered with pleasure.
Protected specialities (PDO/PGI)
Bonstetten lies in the area of origin of these protected specialities:
- Emmentaler cheese
Sources: FOAG (register of PDO/PGI), FOC and FOEN (UNESCO World Heritage, parks), FOCP (inventory of cultural property), commercial register (Zefix), Culinary Heritage of Switzerland.
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Commune finances
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| Year | Revenue m | Expenditure m | Result m | per resident CHF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 50.6 | 48.9 | 1.7 | 304 |
| 2023 | 47.2 | 45.2 | 2.0 | 348 |
| 2022 | 40.0 | 47.6 | −7.6 | −1,343 |
| 2021 | 38.9 | 37.8 | 1.1 | 192 |
| 2020 | 42.7 | 38.1 | 4.5 | 811 |
| 2019 | 38.2 | 33.9 | 4.3 | 775 |
| 2018 | 37.1 | 33.5 | 3.6 | 654 |
| 2017 | 35.6 | 32.1 | 3.5 | 641 |
| 2016 | 36.0 | 33.5 | 2.5 | 469 |
| 2015 | 38.9 | 40.6 | −1.8 | −329 |
Result = revenue minus expenditure of the income statement. Source: FFA financial statistics.
The commune in figures
Births and deaths
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Births | 58 | 47 | 55 | 55 | 61 | 48 | 48 | 56 | 50 | 40 |
| Deaths | 20 | 25 | 34 | 24 | 35 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 43 |
FSO, demographic balance · Births and deaths in the canton of Zurich
Immigration and emigration
In 2025, 61 people moved to Bonstetten from abroad, 44 of them foreign nationals; 52 moved abroad. Net international migration: +9.
Arrivals and departures by world region 2025
| Origin | arrived | left |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 17 | 17 |
| EU | 30 | 19 |
| rest of Europe | 2 | 0 |
| Africa | 1 | 1 |
| North America | 1 | 11 |
| Latin America and Caribbean | 1 | 0 |
| Asia | 8 | 4 |
For individual communes the FSO publishes nationality by world region only. Source: FSO, migration statistics of the permanent resident population.
Naturalisations
Origin of people naturalised in 2025: EU 14rest of Europe 4Asia 1
FSO
The canton compared
| Figure | Value | Rank | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton tax (example) | CHF 7,945 | 5 / 26 | 2026 |
| Average rent | CHF 1,768 | 25 / 26 | 2024 |
| Health premium | CHF 619 | 17 / 26 | 2027 |
| Electricity price | 24.63 Rp./kWh | 5 / 26 | 2027 |
| Vacant homes | 0.5 % | 24 / 26 | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 2.9 % | 16 / 26 | 2026 |
Nearby communes
- Wettswil am AlbisZurich · 2 km
- StallikonZurich · 2 km
- IslisbergAargau · 2 km
- HedingenZurich · 3 km
- Aesch (ZH)Zurich · 3 km
- Arni (AG)Aargau · 4 km
- AdliswilZurich · 4 km
- Birmensdorf (ZH)Zurich · 4 km
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Bonstetten?
5,659 (FSO).
How high are taxes in Bonstetten?
On a gross salary of CHF 100,000 a single person pays CHF 11,233 in federal, cantonal and communal tax (FTA).
How much tax does a family pay in Bonstetten?
A married couple with two children and a gross salary of CHF 100,000 pays CHF 3,926 in federal, cantonal and communal tax (FTA).
What share of residents are foreign nationals in Bonstetten?
18.8 % of residents do not hold Swiss citizenship (FSO).
When is the next meeting in Bonstetten?
2 Dec 2026, Gemeindesaal Bonstetten (Communal Assembly).
Sources: FSO, FTA, FFA, SECO, FOPH · www.bonstetten.ch · JSON · Coat of arms: Wikimedia Commons (public domain) · Profile as JSON · Archive
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