Population development and taxation
The number of residents in Fribourg has changed by 4%, to 39'151, in the last 3 years as a result of a shrinking population.
The tax burden on the population is contingent on various factors, including the levels of the different types of taxes (federal, cantonal, local and personal) as well as tax policy and the economic circumstances of the region. The tax burden on the population is currently 13.81%. In Fribourg, unmarried individuals with no children pay an average of 19.33% tax, a married couple on a pension pays 17.29%, a couple with two children pays 9.43% and couples with no children pay 12.9%. The local tax rate totals 80%. The unemployment rate is 2.22% and the average annual income of the inhabitants is CHF 67'965.
Existing flats
In Fribourg, there are 22'691 flats. The housing stock is sub-divided into 3420 flats with 1 room, 4404 2-room flats, 7389 3-room flats and 5076 flats with 4 rooms. In addition, there are 1573 5-room flats and 829 flats with 6 rooms or more.
Vacancy rates
A number of properties are also unoccupied. In Fribourg, for example, that figure is 0.62%. For instance, 0.38% of all flats with one room, 0.46% of the existing 2-room flats, 0.82% of flats with three rooms, 0.74% of the flats with four rooms and 0.51% of 5-room flats are empty today.
New builds
During the past 5 years, the number of homes built in Fribourg has changed by 851. This includes 159 flats with exactly one room and 209 flats with two rooms. Additionally, the locality acquired 301 flats with 3 rooms and 151 4-room flats. The housing stock also comprises 27 five-room flats and 4 flats with a minimum of six rooms.
Flats for rent
Properties to let are offered at an average monthly price of CHF 1405. 25 per cent of all rents on offer correspond to or are less than a monthly rent of CHF 1120. Finally, 75 per cent of rental prices are CHF 1685 or less.