Population data and tax trends
The number of residents in Lauterbrunnen has changed by 1.52% during the last 3 years, to 2331.
Various types of tax (federal, cantonal, municipal and individual tax) have an effect on the level of tax levied. Other factors include the taxation policy and fiscal circumstances of the respective canton or municipality, along with the income level of the residents. The current tax burden is 15.37%. The following average tax rates apply in Lauterbrunnen: 20.34% for unmarried people without children, 19.42% for a couple on a pension, 10.62% for a married couple with 2 children and 14.85% for a married couple with no children. In addition, the rate of taxation in the region totals 184%. Unemployment is at 0.69% and the average yearly income is CHF 60'630.
Housing stock
The existing housing in Lauterbrunnen encompasses 3628 flats. There are a total of 339 flats with 1 room, 748 flats with 2 rooms, 1181 3-room flats and 826 flats with 4 rooms. Additionally, there are 338 5-room flats and 196 flats with 6 rooms or more.
Empty flats
The vacancy rate in Lauterbrunnen is 0.14%. For instance, 0% of flats with 2 rooms, 0.17% of the existing flats with three rooms, 0.24% of the flats with four rooms and 0.3% of existing flats with 5 rooms are presently untenanted. If we take into account six-room flats, we find a vacancy rate of 0%.
Newly constructed properties
The number of new homes in Lauterbrunnen amounts to 10. They were created within the previous five years. This includes 2 flats with exactly 1 room and 2 flats with two rooms. Moreover, 2 flats with 3 rooms and 1 flats with 4 rooms have been newly built. In terms of very spacious properties, 1 5-room flat and 2 flats with a minimum of 6 rooms were also added.
Letting
Properties for rent are offered at an average monthly price of CHF 1375. At the same time, 25% of rental prices are lower than or equal to CHF 1150 per month (25th percentile). 75% of average monthly rental costs are CHF 1490 or are lower than this value (75th percentile).
