Zürich, Switzerland

Meilen cadastral map: plots, homes and population

Meilen had 14,952 residents at the end of 2025 and 7,203 homes, 9.3% of them second homes.

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Housing in Meilen

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

Residents, end of 2025
14,952
Homes
7,203
Second homes
9.3%
New homes 2020–2024
274
per 1,000 residents: 18.3
Density
1,252
residents per km²
Municipal area
11.9 km²

Change since the end of 2024: +0.7% (Switzerland: +0.8%).

From 2020 to 2024, 274 new homes were built in Meilen, 18.3 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

14,952

Sun exposure

N · E · S · W

Source

Mensuration officielle (swisstopo)

Frequently asked questions

What share of homes in Meilen are second homes?

9.3% of the 7,203 homes in Meilen are second homes (Federal Office for Spatial Development housing inventory, March 2026), against 15% across Switzerland.

How many homes are being built in Meilen?

From 2020 to 2024, 274 new homes were built in Meilen, 18.3 per 1,000 residents (Switzerland: 24.9). Change since the end of 2024: +0.7% (Switzerland: +0.8%).

Are there official property prices for Meilen?

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 Meilen?

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

Is the Meilen 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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