Zürich, Switzerland

Hinwil cadastral map: plots, homes and population

Hinwil had 11,949 residents at the end of 2025 and 5,604 homes, 6.6% of them second homes.

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Housing in Hinwil

Official figures for the municipality of Hinwil, canton of Zürich.

Residents, end of 2025
11,949
Homes
5,604
Second homes
6.6%
New homes 2020–2024
278
per 1,000 residents: 23.3
Density
536
residents per km²
Municipal area
22.3 km²

Change since the end of 2024: -0.1% (Switzerland: +0.8%).

From 2020 to 2024, 278 new homes were built in Hinwil, 23.3 per 1,000 residents (Switzerland: 24.9).

Sources: Swiss Federal Statistical Office, STATPOP (permanent resident population at 31 December 2024 and 2025) and construction and housing statistics; Federal Office for Spatial Development, housing inventory (March 2026); swisstopo, swissBOUNDARIES3D. Free use with the source cited.

Population

11,949

Sun exposure

N · E · S · W

Source

Mensuration officielle (swisstopo)

Frequently asked questions

What share of homes in Hinwil are second homes?

6.6% of the 5,604 homes in Hinwil are second homes (Federal Office for Spatial Development housing inventory, March 2026), against 15% across Switzerland.

How many homes are being built in Hinwil?

From 2020 to 2024, 278 new homes were built in Hinwil, 23.3 per 1,000 residents (Switzerland: 24.9). Change since the end of 2024: -0.1% (Switzerland: +0.8%).

Are there official property prices for Hinwil?

Switzerland publishes no open sale prices by municipality. Some cantons, such as Zurich, Geneva and Vaud, publish their own transaction statistics. OpenParcels shows the official population and housing figures and every plot of the official cadastral survey.

How do I find the size of a plot in Hinwil?

Open the map, zoom into Hinwil and tap the plot: its area, perimeter and dimensions appear instantly in m² or sq ft.

Is the Hinwil land registry free to browse?

Yes. It is free with no sign-up. Data comes from official cadastral sources where available and OpenStreetMap elsewhere.

How can I tell if a garden gets good sun?

Each plot card has a sun compass showing which way the garden or main façade faces (due south, west…), computed from the plot and building shapes.

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