Demographic data and tax trends
The number of inhabitants in Saint-Martin (VS) has changed by 1.91%, to 853, during the last 3 years.
The level of taxation is influenced by the different types of tax (federal, cantonal, local and personal tax), as well as by taxation policy and the financial circumstances of the canton or municipality in question. Currently, the tax rate is 135%. On average, single people with no children in Saint-Martin (VS) pay 20.83% in tax, retired, married couples 18.21%, married couples with 2 children 6.96% and couples with no children 12.23%. In addition, the tax charge amounts to 13.33%. The unemployment rate is 0.94% and the average yearly income totals CHF 55'785.
Housing stock
There are 1208 flats in Saint-Martin (VS). The housing stock consists of 21 flats with 1 room, 39 2-room flats, 318 3-room flats and 698 flats with 4 rooms. Moreover, there are 106 5-room flats and 26 flats with 6 or more rooms.
Untenanted flats
Certain flats are also empty. In Saint-Martin (VS), for instance, that figure is 0.75%. For example, 2.56% of all flats with two rooms, 0.95% of flats with three rooms, 0.43% of the four-room flats and 1.9% of 5-room flats are presently unoccupied. If we consider 6-room flats, we find a vacancy rate of 0%.
New properties
In the past five years, 17 flats have been added in Saint-Martin (VS). For instance, 2 new 3-room flats and 5 four-room properties were constructed. The supply of housing also includes 6 five-room flats and 4 flats with a minimum of 6 rooms.
Flats for rent
Flats to let are available for an average monthly price of CHF 1000. The 25th percentile means that twenty-five per cent of all rental prices are less expensive than or equal to CHF 825. Additionally, the 75th percentile is CHF 1083 or less.