Elgg 
ZH
Elgg is a commune in the canton of Zurich with 5,241 residents (FSO), 20.7 % of them foreign nationals. On a gross salary of CHF 100,000 a single person pays CHF 11,848 in income tax here, rank 284 of 2,110 communes (FTA). Mayor: Ruth Büchi-Vögeli. Next meeting (Public workshop on the transport concept): 19 Oct 2026, Werkgebäude Elgg.
News from the commune
Upcoming dates
- Public workshop on the transport concept19:30 · Werkgebäude Elgg
- Information evening on building envelope renovation19:00 · Werkgebäude Elgg
- Commune assembly19:30 · Werkgebäude, Oberhofstrasse 6, 8353 Elgg
News
- Urgent call to save water
Because of the drought Elgg takes 250 m³ of water a day from Aadorf and asks residents to save water.
Original: Dringender Aufruf zum Wassersparen - Announcements from the Municipal Council and Administration, September 2026Original: Mitteilungen aus Gemeinderat und Verwaltung September 2026
- Temporary closure of the Wiesendangen police station due to renovation work
The Wiesendangen police post is closed from 3 October to 1 November 2026.
Original: Temporäre Schliessung des Polizeipostens Wiesendangen wegen Sanierungsarbeiten - Voting results of 27 September 2026Original: Abstimmungsresultate vom 27. September 2026
More news (4)
- Event: renovating the building envelope, opportunities, savings and subsidiesOriginal: Veranstaltungshinweis - Sanierung der Gebäudehülle: Chancen, Einsparungen und Fördermöglichkeiten
- Warning about phishing emails
Fake emails in the name of tax authorities are circulating; they never send payment requests by email.
Original: Warnung vor Phishing-E-Mails - Flyer on the Asian hornetOriginal: Flyer über die Asiatische Hornisse
- Construction notice: north ramp at the station closed
The north ramp at the station is closed until the end of November 2026; the stairs stay open.
Original: Baustelleninformation: Sperrung Rampe Nord Bahnhof
Projects
- Multi-purpose building "Im See"competition completedOriginal: Mehrzweckgebäude «Im See»
- Triple sports hallapproved at the ballot on 18 May 2025Original: Dreifachturnhalle
Read from the commune website on 8 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
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 121 | 117 | 117 | 117 | 115 | 115 | 119 | 121 | 119 |
FTA; comparable within the canton only. All multipliers in the canton of Zurich
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Typically Elgg: specialities, brands, sights
What makes Elgg special, from official registers and gathered with pleasure.
Protected specialities (PDO/PGI)
Elgg lies in the area of origin of these protected specialities:
- Emmentaler cheese
Good to know
- 2 cultural properties of national importance, for example: Reformierte Kirche mit Pfarrhaus, Schloss mit Nebenbauten (ehemalige Schlosstrotte
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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Free public charge points within 3 km, live from the Swiss Federal Office of Energy. Your location is used for this one lookup only and is never stored.
Commune finances
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| Year | Revenue m | Expenditure m | Result m | per resident CHF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.7 | 41.8 | 0.9 | 173 |
| 2023 | 40.1 | 41.8 | −1.7 | −336 |
| 2022 | 37.9 | 38.8 | −1.0 | −194 |
| 2021 | 36.3 | 36.1 | 0.2 | 48 |
Result = revenue minus expenditure of the income statement. Source: FFA financial statistics.
Authorities
Commune council
- RBRuth Büchi-VögeliMayor · SVPPresidency
- DHDaniel HungerbühlerDeputy mayor · parteilosResidents and safety
- RGRoger GerberMember · SVPSocial affairs and society
- THThomas HeierliMember · GLPUtilities and civil engineering
- SHStephanie HugentoblerMember · SPForest, leisure and nature
- MLMirjam LehmannMember · HGVPlanning, building and property
- RSRené SchnyderMember · FDPFinance, tax and energy
Other authorities
- Audit committeeBettina Brennwald
- Primary school boardTina Soltermann Würmli
- Secondary school boardPatrick Villiger
The commune in figures
Births and deaths
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Births | 57 | 53 | 45 | 46 | 44 | 58 | 44 | 50 | 46 | 46 |
| Deaths | 28 | 24 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 46 | 34 | 38 | 39 | 59 |
FSO, demographic balance · Births and deaths in the canton of Zurich
Immigration and emigration
In 2025, 94 people moved to Elgg from abroad, 86 of them foreign nationals; 94 moved abroad. Net international migration: 0.
Arrivals and departures by world region 2025
| Origin | arrived | left |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 8 | 13 |
| EU | 62 | 60 |
| rest of Europe | 15 | 20 |
| Africa | 1 | 0 |
| Latin America and Caribbean | 1 | 1 |
| Asia | 7 | 0 |
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 8rest of Europe 3
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
- AadorfThurgau · 3 km
- HagenbuchZurich · 3 km
- Schlatt (ZH)Zurich · 4 km
- ElsauZurich · 5 km
- GachnangThurgau · 5 km
- MatzingenThurgau · 6 km
- TurbenthalZurich · 6 km
- WiesendangenZurich · 7 km
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Elgg?
5,241 (FSO).
How high are taxes in Elgg?
On a gross salary of CHF 100,000 a single person pays CHF 11,848 in federal, cantonal and communal tax (FTA).
How much tax does a family pay in Elgg?
A married couple with two children and a gross salary of CHF 100,000 pays CHF 4,177 in federal, cantonal and communal tax (FTA).
What share of residents are foreign nationals in Elgg?
20.7 % of residents do not hold Swiss citizenship (FSO).
Who is the Mayor of Elgg?
Ruth Büchi-Vögeli.
When is the next meeting in Elgg?
19 Oct 2026, Werkgebäude Elgg (Public workshop on the transport concept).
Sources: FSO, FTA, FFA, SECO, FOPH · www.elgg.ch · JSON · Coat of arms: Wikimedia Commons (public domain) · Profile as JSON · Archive
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