Demographic development and taxation
In Porrentruy, 2.6% fewer residents have been reported in the past 3 years. The current number of residents now stands at 6601.
The rate of tax levied is contingent on a range of factors. On the other hand, the population's overall income has an impact, as larger incomes usually result in higher taxes. On the other hand, the rates of the separate types of tax (federal, cantonal, local and individual tax) additionally influence the level of tax. Additional factors might include the tax policy and financial circumstances of the respective canton or municipality. The work and services that need to be financed by tax revenue can also have an impact on the tax burden. Currently, the tax charge is 13.86%. In Porrentruy, unmarried people without children pay an average of 19.16% tax, retired couples 17.58%, couple with 2 children 9.43% and married couples with no children 12.33%. Additionally, the rate of taxation amounts to 205%. The average annual income is CHF 63’630 and jobless figures are at 2.86%.
Existing flats
In Porrentruy, there are a total of 4229 flats. In total, there are 281 flats with 1 room, 611 2-room flats, 1109 3-room flats and 1113 flats with 4 rooms. There are 635 5-room flats and 480 flats with 6 or more rooms, too.
Unoccupied flats
The vacancy rate for flats is 3.02% in Porrentruy. For instance, 2.91% of all 1-room flats, 3.34% of properties with 2 rooms, 2.86% of the existing 3-room flats, 3.31% of the four-room flats and 2.25% of the flats with 5 rooms are currently vacant. Finally, 3.4% of flats with six or more rooms are also untenanted. Of these properties, around 2.75% are flats with 5 or more rooms.
Newly built properties
During the previous 5 years, 107 new homes have been added in Porrentruy. The number of one-room flats comes to 4, the number of flats with two rooms to 25. 23 3-room flats and 21 flats with 4 rooms were also added to the pool of housing. Lastly, 28 properties are 5-room flats and 6 flats have a minimum of six rooms.
Flats for rent
The average asking price for rental properties is CHF 1012 per month. Approximately twenty-five per cent of all available rents are less than or equal to CHF 850 per month. 75% of average monthly rental costs are CHF 1250 or below (75th percentile).