Demographic data and taxation trends
On average, 4695 people live in Gurmels. Over the past 3 years, the population has changed by 4.64%.
The rate of tax hinges on a number of factors. On the one hand, the population's overall income plays a part, as larger incomes usually mean more taxes. On the other hand, the rates of the various types of tax (federal, cantonal, communal and individual tax) also impact the level of tax. Further factors may include the tax policy or fiscal circumstances of the respective canton or municipality. The functions and services that have to be financed by tax revenue can additionally influence the tax burden. The current tax burden is 13.85%. In Gurmels, the following average tax rates are in place: 19.37% for unmarried people with no children, 17.37% for retired, married couples, 9.45% for married couples with 2 children and 12.95% for childless couples. The taxation rate is 80% in the locality. What's more, the average yearly income totals CHF 73’670 and the unemployment rate is 0.58%.
Housing stock
There are a total of 2025 flats in Gurmels. The total number of properties includes 62 flats with 1 room, 147 2-room flats, 362 flats with 3 rooms and 681 flats with 4 rooms. In addition, there are 528 5-room flats and 245 flats with 6 or more rooms.
Empty flats
In Gurmels, 1.33% of flats are untenanted. For example, 4.84% of 1-room flats, 2.72% of the existing flats with 2 rooms, 0.83% of three-room flats, 1.76% of the flats with 4 rooms and 0.95% of existing five-room properties are presently unoccupied. Lastly, 0% of flats with 6 rooms are vacant.
New buildings
In Gurmels, 126 homes have been added during the previous five years. 19 of the flats are properties with two rooms. The number of moderately sized properties also includes 33 flats with 3 rooms and 34 4-room flats. 36 flats with 5 rooms and 4 flats with a minimum of 6 rooms were also newly constructed.
Rentals
Rental properties are available at an average monthly price of CHF 1600. The 25th percentile means that 25% of all rental prices are below or no more than CHF 1220. Monthly rents are less than CHF 1965 or equal to this value (75th percentile).