Population data and taxation trends
The number of residents in Grindelwald has changed by 4.13% in the previous three years, to 3930.
The tax burden placed on the population depends on a range of factors, such as the levels of the various types of taxes (federal, cantonal, local and individual) as well as tax policy and the economic situation of the area. The tax burden on the population is currently 14.96%. On average, unmarried, childless people in Grindelwald pay 19.8% in tax, retired, married couples 18.91%, married couples with two children 10.32% and married couples without children 14.44%. In addition, the region's tax rate is 169%. The average income totals CHF 66'145 and unemployment is at 0.38%.
Existing flats
The housing stock in Grindelwald consists of a total of 5374 flats. These are broken down as follows: 847 1-room flats, 1252 2-room flats, 1494 flats with 3 rooms and 1038 flats with 4 rooms. Furthermore, there are 461 5-room flats and 282 flats with 6 rooms or more.
Empty flats
Some properties are also vacant. In Grindelwald, for instance, that figure is 0.09%. For example, 0.12% of all 1-room flats, 0% of the existing properties with two rooms, 0.07% of the three-room flats, 0.29% of the 4-room flats and 0% of five-room properties are unoccupied at the moment. Lastly, flats with six rooms have a vacancy rate of 0%.
New flats
Over the last 5 years, 81 flats have been created in Grindelwald. 5 flats have one room and 14 have 2 rooms. A total of 18 flats with 3 rooms and 26 flats with 4 rooms were constructed in the community. The local supply of housing also includes 11 flats with five rooms and 7 flats with at least six rooms.
Properties for rent
Properties to let are available at an average monthly price of CHF 1610. At the same time, twenty-five per cent of rental prices are cheaper than or equal to CHF 1221 per month (25th percentile). Finally, three quarters of rents are CHF 2000 or less.
