Population data and taxation trends
The population of Bournens amounts to 531 inhabitants. In the last 3 years, there was a population change of 5.15%.
Different types of tax (federal, cantonal, municipal and individual tax) have an influence on the amount of tax imposed. Other factors include the tax policy or financial circumstances of the canton or municipality in question, as well as the income of the residents. Currently, the tax charge is 13.44%. The average tax rates in Bournens are as follows: 19.16% for single people with no children, 17.54% for retired couples, 8.7% for couples with two children and 12.32% for a married couple with no children. Additionally, the taxation rate is 65%. The unemployment rate is 1.88% and the average annual income totals CHF 85'015.
Existing housing
In Bournens, there are a total of 258 flats. The properties consist of 5 flats with 1 room, 25 2-room flats, 58 3-room flats and 98 flats with 4 rooms. Alongside that are 48 5-room flats and 24 flats with 6 or more rooms.
Vacancies
A number of properties are also unoccupied. In Bournens, for example, that figure is 0.78%. For instance, 0% of two-room flats, 1.72% of three-room flats as well as 0% of the 4-room flats are presently untenanted. The percentage of vacant flats with six or more rooms is 0%. Of these, 2.08% are flats with at least five rooms.
New buildings
In the past five years, 35 flats have been created in Bournens. 7 of the flats are two-room properties. 16 3-room flats and 8 flats with 4 rooms were also added to the housing supply. In terms of large properties, there are 4 five-room flats and 0 flats with six or more rooms.
Rental properties
Flats to let in the region are available at an average monthly price of CHF 2200. One quarter of the rents on offer are equivalent to or are less than a monthly rent of CHF 2010 (25th percentile). 75% of average monthly rents are less than CHF 2380 (75th percentile) or equal to precisely this value.
