Demographic data and taxation trends
Today, there are 2457 inhabitants residing in Gimel. The population has changed by 2.42% during the previous 3 years.
The level of tax hinges on a range of aspects. The income of the population has an impact here, as do the rates of the different types of tax (federal, cantonal, local and personal tax). The tax burden in the region currently totals 13.87%. In Gimel, single people without children pay an average of 19.76%, retired married couples pay 18.08%, married couples with two children pay 8.99% and a couple without children pays 12.72%. Furthermore, the tax rate in the region is 73%. The average yearly income is CHF 75'420 and the rate of unemployment 1.59%.
Housing stock
The housing stock in Gimel consists of a total of 1096 flats. In total, there are 89 flats with 1 room, 204 2-room flats, 276 3-room flats and 266 flats with 4 rooms. There are also 182 5-room flats and 79 flats with 6 or more rooms.
Empty flats
In Gimel, 1.01% of flats are unoccupied. For instance, 1.14% of flats with one room, 0.99% of properties with two rooms, 0.73% of the existing flats with 3 rooms, 1.9% of all flats with 4 rooms and 0% of the five-room flats are presently vacant. Lastly, flats with 6 rooms have a rate of vacancy of 1.28%.
Newly built properties
Over the past five years, 96 flats have been constructed in Gimel. Of these, a total of 11 are 1-room flats and 30 flats include 2 rooms. 29 additional flats with 3 rooms and 8 flats with 4 rooms were added to the region's property portfolio. 17 flats with 5 rooms and 1 6+-room flats were also constructed recently.
Properties to let
The average rent for a property in the region is CHF 1750. 25% of the available rents are equal to or are less than a monthly rent of CHF 1120 (25th percentile). Additionally, the 75th percentile is CHF 2200 or less.
