30 Commercial properties for rent in Winterthur

Winterthur is a city in the canton of Zurich in northern Switzerland. With over 120,000 residents, it is the country's sixth-largest city by population, as well as its ninth-largest agglomeration with about 140,000 inhabitants. Located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) northeast of Zurich, Winterthur is a service and high-tech industrial satellite city within Zurich Metropolitan Area.

Canton: Zürich
Area: 68.1 km²

Population

120'376residents

Median taxable income

CHF 65'402

Vacancy

0.18%

Foreign residents

26.8%

Dwellings

57'778

Jobs (FTE)

73'339

Tax multiplier

125%

Land use across the commune

Every 100 × 100 m of Winterthur, coloured by how it's used. Drawn from the BFS Arealstatistik 2025 release — the most recent nationwide snapshot.

Source BFS Arealstatistik

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Jobs & economy

73'339 full-time-equivalent jobs across 8'081 businesses — services make up 83% of employment, industry 17% (2018).

Source BFS STATENT

73'339FTE total

Primary0.3%

Secondary16.5%

Tertiary83.2%

Land use

36% built-up, 18% agricultural, 44% forest. Measured across 4'754 hectares (2018).

Source BFS Arealstatistik

Settlement36.6%

Agriculture18.7%

Forest44.7%

Water0.0%

Election Results

SP led the 2023 National Council election with 27.9%, ahead of SVP at 17.1%.

Source BFS

27.9%+5.3 pp

SVP

17.1%−0.7 pp

Grüne

13.8%−4.0 pp

GLP

12.8%−1.5 pp

FDP

9.3%−1.2 pp

Mitte

7.9%

EVP

4.1%−0.9 pp

Others

3.3%

2023 vs 2019

Primary / second-home mix

93.3% of dwellings are primary residences; 6.7% are second homes (2026).

Source BFS

Primary residences93.3%

Second homes6.7%

Climate data

Annual mean 9.1°C with 1'169 mm of rain. Warmest in July (18.4°C), coldest in January (0.4°C). Station: Aadorf / Tänikon, 539 m.

Source MeteoSchweiz

9.1°C

Annual mean

Mean 9.1°C

Rain 1169 mm

Sun ≈131 days

Aadorf / Tänikon · 539 m.a.s.l. · 1991–2020 normals

Warming trend

Mean annual temperature at Zürich / Fluntern has risen by +2.2°C between the first 30 observed years (1864–1893) and the most recent (1996–2025).

Source MeteoSchweiz NBCN

+2.2°C

mean 1996–2025 vs. 1864–1893

Zürich / Fluntern · 556 m.a.s.l. · 1864–2025

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Repräsentative Liegenschaft für Gewerbe, Logistik und Büro

7.3 km

CHF 170 /month

3933 m²

Im Langhag 2, 8307 Effretikon

Multifunktionale Mietfläche in Neftenbach

6.3 km

CHF 1'902 /month

176 m²

Rotfarb 1, 1-3-M, 8413 Neftenbach

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8.7 km

CHF 2'100

Frequently asked questions

How many commercial properties are available to rent in Winterthur?

30 commercial properties are currently listed to rent in Winterthur on Homematch. The selection updates throughout the day as agencies publish new listings.

Which canton is Winterthur in?

Winterthur is located in the canton of Zürich.

What is the population of Winterthur?

Winterthur has approximately 120'376 residents.

What is the municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Winterthur?

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Winterthur is 125% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.