Wetzikon (ZH) 
ZH
Wetzikon (ZH) is a commune in the canton of Zurich with 27,317 residents (FSO), 29.8 % of them foreign nationals. On a gross salary of CHF 100,000 a single person pays CHF 11,848 in income tax here, rank 281 of 2,110 communes (FTA). Stadtpräsident: Bassu Pascal.
News from the commune
News
- Stadtraum Bahnhof Wetzikon: Stimmrechtsbeschwerde abgewiesen, nächste Planungsschritte starten Medienmitteilung vom 8. Oktober 2026
- Teilrevision der Bau- und Zonenordnung Neue Baubegriffe und Messweisen ab voraussichtlich 1. Januar 2027
- Erneuerung der Bachtelstrasse: Abschluss der Bauarbeiten und Öffnung der Strasse Medienmitteilung vom 8. Oktober 2026
- Schulhausstrasse Bau Fernwärmeleitung
More news (2)
Read from the commune website on 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119 | 119 | 119 | 119 | 119 | 119 | 119 | 119 | 119 | 119 | 119 |
FTA; comparable within the canton only. All multipliers in the canton of Zurich
Work it out yourself
Compare taxes in every commune Gross-to-net calculator Moving cost calculator My commune
Typically Wetzikon (ZH): specialities, brands, sights
What makes Wetzikon (ZH) special, from official registers and gathered with pleasure.
Protected specialities (PDO/PGI)
Wetzikon (ZH) lies in the area of origin of these protected specialities:
- Emmentaler cheese
Good to know
- UNESCO World Heritage: Prehistoric Pile dwellings around the Alps
- 2 cultural properties of national importance, for example: Reformierte Kirche, Robenhausen (CH-ZH-08)
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.
Charging stations near you
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
Show table
| Year | Revenue m | Expenditure m | Result m | per resident CHF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 211.0 | 226.0 | −15.0 | −556 |
| 2023 | 202.5 | 202.3 | 0.2 | 8 |
| 2022 | 189.5 | 187.5 | 2.1 | 80 |
| 2021 | 179.7 | 180.2 | −0.5 | −18 |
| 2020 | 166.1 | 176.5 | −10.4 | −417 |
| 2019 | 171.1 | 165.7 | 5.4 | 216 |
| 2018 | 173.6 | 167.7 | 5.9 | 239 |
| 2017 | 170.1 | 164.0 | 6.1 | 250 |
| 2016 | 163.3 | 163.9 | −0.6 | −25 |
| 2015 | 153.8 | 171.3 | −17.5 | −716 |
Result = revenue minus expenditure of the income statement. Source: FFA financial statistics.
Authorities
City council
- BPBassu PascalMayorRessort Präsidiales, Entwicklung + Kultur
- EFElliscasis-Fasani SandraStadträtinRessort Finanzen + Immobilien
- BMBüsser Marie-ThereseStadträtinDepartment of Society and Social Affairs
- GAGrossen-Aerni AndreaStadträtinRessort Bildung ¦ Schulpräsidentin
- LSLenz StefanCity councilDepartment of Building and Planning
- VHVettiger HeinrichCity councilRessort Tiefbau, Umwelt + Energie
- WWWalter Walder ChristineStadträtinRessort Sicherheit + Sport
The commune in figures
Births and deaths
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Births | 320 | 271 | 265 | 253 | 302 | 298 | 276 | 258 | 259 | 254 |
| Deaths | 182 | 180 | 147 | 191 | 215 | 193 | 196 | 202 | 211 | 232 |
FSO, demographic balance · Births and deaths in the canton of Zurich
Immigration and emigration
In 2025, 500 people moved to Wetzikon (ZH) from abroad, 452 of them foreign nationals; 300 moved abroad. Net international migration: +200.
Arrivals and departures by world region 2025
| Origin | arrived | left |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 48 | 65 |
| EU | 324 | 175 |
| rest of Europe | 68 | 40 |
| Africa | 16 | 5 |
| North America | 5 | 0 |
| Latin America and Caribbean | 10 | 7 |
| Asia | 29 | 8 |
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 57rest of Europe 27North America 1Latin America 1Asia 18
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
- SeegräbenZurich · 2 km
- Gossau (ZH)Zurich · 3 km
- HinwilZurich · 5 km
- PfäffikonZurich · 5 km
- BäretswilZurich · 5 km
- HittnauZurich · 5 km
- GrüningenZurich · 5 km
- MönchaltorfZurich · 6 km
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Wetzikon (ZH)?
27,317 (FSO).
How high are taxes in Wetzikon (ZH)?
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 Wetzikon (ZH)?
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 Wetzikon (ZH)?
29.8 % of residents do not hold Swiss citizenship (FSO).
Who is the Stadtpräsident of Wetzikon (ZH)?
Bassu Pascal.
Sources: FSO, FTA, FFA, SECO, FOPH · www.wetzikon.ch · JSON · Coat of arms: Wikimedia Commons (public domain) · Profile as JSON · Archive
All content is purely informational and constitutes no financial, investment, insurance, pension, tax or legal advice, and no recommendation for decisions. No advisory or client relationship is created. Consult licensed professionals for decisions. Beta: errors are possible and all information is provided without guarantee. Privacy: Google Analytics only with your consent; otherwise only cookieless, aggregated statistics; no advertising, no data sales.