Demographic development and taxes
The population of Belfaux totals 3452 people. In comparison to the figure 3 years ago, this corresponds to a population change of 2.86%.
The tax burden on the population hinges on a number of factors, including the levels of the various taxation types (federal, cantonal, municipal and individual) as well as tax policy and the economic circumstances of the area. The tax rate is currently 84%. The average tax rates in Belfaux are as follows: 19.7% for unmarried individuals with no children, 17.62% for a retired couple, 9.63% for a couple with two children and 13.16% for a couple without children. Additionally, the tax charge is 14.08%. Moreover, the average yearly income amounts to CHF 73'705 and the unemployment rate is 1.65%.
Existing flats
There are a total of 1473 flats in Belfaux. The housing stock is divided into 76 flats with 1 room, 212 2-room flats, 319 3-room flats and 389 flats with 4 rooms. In addition to that, there are 317 5-room flats and 160 flats with 6 or more rooms.
Empty flats
Belfaux has a vacant property rate of 2.51%. For example, 0% of all one-room flats, 6.6% of the existing properties with two rooms, 1.88% of three-room flats, 1.8% of the 4-room flats and 2.52% of 5-room properties are vacant today.
Newly built properties
Over the previous 5 years, 40 flats have been constructed in Belfaux. 6 of these newly built properties are 2-room flats. In addition, 7 flats with 3 rooms and 21 flats with 4 rooms have been newly created. These newly constructed properties also include 2 flat with at least six rooms and 4 5-room flats.
Properties to let
The average rent for a flat in the region is CHF 1500. Twenty-five per cent of all rents on offer correspond to or are lower than a monthly rent of CHF 1222. Three quarters of average monthly rental costs are CHF 1834 or below (75th percentile).