Demographic development and taxation
The population of Forel (Lavaux) has remained at 2066 inhabitants for the last three years.
The level of tax imposed depends on a range of factors. The population's income level plays a part here, as do the rates of the various types of tax (federal, cantonal, municipal and personal tax). The tax burden in the region is currently 13.8%. The average tax rates in Forel (Lavaux) are as follows: 19.56% for unmarried people without children, 18% for a retired, married couple, 8.96% for a couple with 2 children and 12.65% for a married couple with no children. Additionally, the tax rate in the region is 69%. On average, the Swiss earn CHF 78’585 every year and the unemployment rate is 1.06%.
Housing stock
The existing housing in Forel (Lavaux) totals 1004 flats. There are a total of 52 flats with 1 room, 97 flats with 2 rooms, 227 3-room flats and 301 flats with 4 rooms. In addition, there are 210 5-room flats and 117 flats with 6 rooms or more.
Untenanted flats
Forel (Lavaux) has a vacant property rate of 0.5%. For example, 0% of all flats with one room and 1% of all flats with four rooms are presently empty.
Newly built properties
In the previous 5 years, the number of homes constructed in Forel (Lavaux) has changed by 28. Of these, 3 are 1-room flats and 6 are two-room flats. Moreover, 4 flats with 3 rooms and 4 flats with 4 rooms have been newly created. Finally, 9 five-room flats and 2 flats with six rooms or more are awaiting new tenants.
Rented flats
The average asking price for rental properties is CHF 1790 per month. 25 per cent of all rents on offer are equivalent to or are below a monthly rent of CHF 1447. 75 per cent of average monthly rental prices are CHF 2300 or lower (75th percentile).