Demographic data and taxation trends
Over the previous 3 years, the population in the Canton Lucerne has changed by 4.19%, to 437’944.
The taxation rate in the region stands at 189.68%. This is dependent on various factors, such as the region's taxation policy and the income of the respective residents. In the Canton Lucerne, the tax rates are broken down as follows: unmarried individuals without children pay 15.41%, childless couples 10.18%, married couples with two children 6.59% and a married couple who have retired 14.63%. Furthermore, the tax charge in the region amounts to 10.91%. Jobless figures are at 1.06% and the average annual income of the inhabitants is CHF 75’375.
Existing properties
There are a total of 213’845 flats in the Canton Lucerne. The overall number of properties encompasses 9451 flats with 1 room, 26’956 2-room flats, 53’564 flats with 3 rooms and 65’372 flats with 4 rooms. The number of flats on offer also includes 35’238 flats with 5 rooms and 23’264 flats with 6 or more rooms.
Vacancy rates
In the Canton Lucerne, 0.78% of flats are empty. For instance, 1.6% of all flats with one room, 0.89% of the existing flats with two rooms, 0.9% of all three-room properties, 0.7% of the 4-room flats and 0.58% of existing 5-room properties are presently vacant. 0.57% of flats with more than six rooms are also currently unoccupied. Of these properties, at least 0.58% are flats with a minimum of 5 rooms.
Newly built flats
Over the past five years, the number of newly built homes in the Canton Lucerne has changed to 12’858. 640 flats have 1 room and 2643 have 2 rooms. 4015 additional flats with 3 rooms and 3370 flats with 4 rooms were added to the region's property portfolio. Lastly, the number of large flats in the local pool of housing comprises 1582 flats with 5 rooms and 608 flats with a minimum of 6 rooms.
Rented flats
Rental flats in the region are available at an average monthly price of CHF 1660. Around a quarter of all rents on offer are cheaper than or equal to CHF 1350 per month. Additionally, the 75th percentile is CHF 2020 or less.
