Demographic development and taxes
The number of residents in Cugnasco-Gerra has changed by 1.06% during the last 3 years, to 2858.
The tax burden placed on the population hinges on a variety of factors, including the levels of the different types of taxes (federal, cantonal, municipal and individual) as well as tax policy and the economic situation of the area. The current tax burden on the population is 11.39%. In Cugnasco-Gerra, unmarried individuals with no children pay an average of 17.21% tax, a retired married couple pays 15.68%, married couples with two children pay 6.23% and a childless couple pays 9.96%. The region's tax rate totals 90%. Jobless figures are at 1.05% and the average annual income amounts to CHF 68'240.
Existing flats
There are a total of 1951 flats in Cugnasco-Gerra. All in all, there are 33 flats with 1 room, 254 2-room flats, 561 3-room flats and 678 flats with 4 rooms. In addition, there are 309 5-room flats and 116 flats with 6 rooms or more.
Untenanted flats
Cugnasco-Gerra has a vacancy rate of 0.67%. For example, 6.06% of flats with 1 room, 0.79% of the existing flats with two rooms, 0.18% of all 3-room properties, 1.03% of the four-room properties and 0.32% of 5-room flats are empty today. If we consider flats with six rooms, we see a vacancy rate of 0%.
New builds
During the past five years, 81 flats have been built in Cugnasco-Gerra. The number of new-build two-room properties comes to 3. Additionally, 36 flats with three rooms and 21 flats with 4 rooms were created. Finally, there are 12 5-rooms and 8 flats with at least 6 rooms.
Properties for rent
The average price for rental flats is CHF 1350 per month. One quarter of the available rents are equal to or are below a monthly rent of CHF 1200 (25th percentile). Lastly, three quarters of rental prices are CHF 1700 or lower.