Demographic data and tax trends
The population of Gordola amounts to 4831. Over the last 3 years, population growth has 1.92%.
The tax burden placed on the population depends on several factors, including the levels of the various taxation types (federal, cantonal, local and individual) as well as taxation policy and the financial situation of the area. The taxation rate currently stands at 86%. The average tax rates in Gordola are as follows: 16.91% for unmarried individuals with no children, 15.41% for a retired couple on a pension, 6.12% for a couple with 2 children and 9.79% for a couple with no children. Additionally, the tax charge is 11.2%. On average, the Swiss earn CHF 64'765 annually and jobless figures are at 1.06%.
Existing properties
In Gordola, there are a total of 3152 flats. Overall, there are 96 flats with 1 room, 454 2-room flats, 887 3-room flats and 1208 flats with 4 rooms. There are additionally 352 5-room flats and 155 flats with 6 or more rooms.
Vacancy rates
In Gordola, 0.87% of flats are untenanted. For example, 1.05% of all one-room flats, 0.89% of 2-room flats, 1.71% of flats with three rooms, 0.59% of the flats with four rooms and 0% of existing five-room properties are presently empty. Lastly, 0% of 6-room properties are unoccupied.
New buildings
During the past five years, the number of flats built in Gordola has changed by 137. The number of flats with one room comes to 0, the number of 2-room properties to 15. In addition, 37 flats with three rooms and 73 flats with four rooms were constructed. The region's housing stock also includes 9 5-room flats and 3 flats with six rooms or more.
Rental properties
The average rent for a flat in the region is CHF 1350. At the same time, twenty-five per cent of rental prices are cheaper than or equivalent to CHF 1145 per month (25th percentile). 75% of average monthly rents are lower than CHF 1600 (75th percentile) or equal to exactly this value.
