Population development and taxes
The population of Courgenay totals 2453 people. In comparison to the figure 3 years ago, this is a population change of 2.21%.
The tax burden placed on the population hinges on a variety of factors, including the levels of the various taxation types (federal, cantonal, municipal and personal) as well as tax policy and the economic situation of the region. The tax burden on the population is currently 13.86%. On average, unmarried, childless people in Courgenay pay 19.16% in tax, retired couples 17.58%, married couples with two children 9.43% and couples without children 12.33%. In addition, the tax rate in the area amounts to 205%. Jobless figures are at 2.04% and the average yearly income is CHF 59’015.
Housing stock
The housing stock in Courgenay consists of a total of 1293 flats. There are a total of 35 flats with 1 room, 119 flats with 2 rooms, 242 3-room flats and 376 flats with 4 rooms. Furthermore, there are 290 5-room flats and 231 flats with 6 rooms or more.
Vacant flats
A number of properties are also untenanted. In Courgenay, for instance, that figure is 2.65%. For example, 0.85% of all two-room flats, 2.07% of the three-room flats, 2.41% of the 4-room flats and 3.47% of five-room properties are presently empty. Flats with six or more rooms have a vacancy rate of 3.48%. Of these properties, 3.47% are flats with a minimum of 5 rooms.
New buildings
In Courgenay, 93 new homes have been created over the last 5 years. 14 of the flats have 2 rooms. 9 additional flats with 3 rooms and 27 flats with 4 rooms were added to the region's housing supply. The housing supply also includes 24 five-room flats and 19 flats with 6 rooms or more.
Rented flats
The average rent per month is CHF 1095. One quarter of all rents on offer are cheaper than or correspond to a monthly rent of CHF 881 (25th percentile). Monthly rental prices are lower than CHF 1301 or equal to this value (75th percentile).