Demographic data and tax trends
The number of residents in Burgdorf has changed by 3.78%, to 17'292, over the past three years as a result of a shrinking population.
The tax burden on the population hinges on several factors, including the levels of the different types of taxes (federal, cantonal, municipal and personal) as well as taxation policy and the financial situation of the area. The taxation rate currently stands at 163%. The average tax rates in Burgdorf are as follows: 19.59% for childless, unmarried people, 18.71% for a retired couple, 10.2% for a married couple with 2 children and 14.27% for a married couple without children. Additionally, the tax charge in the region amounts to 14.79%. On average, the Swiss earn CHF 66'580 per year and jobless figures are at 1.26%.
Existing properties
The housing stock in Burgdorf comprises 9251 flats. There are a total of 608 flats with 1 room, 1247 flats with 2 rooms, 2781 3-room flats and 2720 flats with 4 rooms. In addition to that, there are 1195 5-room flats and 700 flats with 6 rooms or more.
Unoccupied flats
The rate of vacancies in Burgdorf is 1.43%. For instance, 1.97% of all flats with one room, 1.68% of the existing properties with 2 rooms, 1.62% of three-room flats, 1.36% of the flats with 4 rooms and 0.59% of existing five-room properties are presently empty.
New flats
In Burgdorf, 404 homes have been created in the last five years. This encompasses 26 flats with precisely one room and 47 flats with two rooms. In addition, 77 flats with 3 rooms and 136 flats with four rooms were built. Lastly, 90 five-room flats and 28 flats with six rooms or more are awaiting new tenants.
Flats for rent
Rental properties in the region are available at an average monthly price of CHF 1490. The 25th percentile indicates that twenty-five per cent of all rental prices are cheaper than or no more than CHF 1220. Finally, 75 per cent of rents are CHF 1810 or lower.
