Demographic development and taxation
The population of Meggen totals 7771 people. Over the previous three years, population growth has changed to 2.76%.
The tax burden on the population depends on a variety of factors, including the levels of the various types of taxes (federal, cantonal, local and individual) as well as tax policy and the economic situation of the region. The tax burden currently stands at 8.83%. On average, unmarried, childless people in Meggen pay 12.09% in tax, married couples on a pension 11.71%, married couples with two children 5.57% and married couples with no children 8.16%. Additionally, the rate of taxation in the region amounts to 90%. Unemployment is at 0.64% and the average annual income of the residents is CHF 147’910.
Existing flats
The housing stock in Meggen comprises 3842 flats. These are divided into 96 1-room flats, 366 2-room flats, 775 flats with 3 rooms and 1217 flats with 4 rooms. Furthermore, there are 805 5-room flats and 583 flats with 6 rooms or more.
Vacancy rates
Certain properties are also unoccupied. In Meggen, for instance, that figure is 0.23%. For example, 0% of all 1-room flats, 0.52% of existing flats with three rooms and 0.08% of the four-room properties are presently empty. The proportion of vacant flats with more than six rooms is 0%. Of these, 0.37% are flats with at least five rooms.
Newly constructed properties
In the last 5 years, 328 flats have been built in Meggen. Of these, 0 are one-room flats and 67 are flats with 2 rooms. A total of 125 flats with three rooms and 75 flats with 4 rooms were created in the community. In terms of larger properties, there are 39 five-room flats and 22 flats with a minimum of six rooms.
Flats to let
The average cost of properties to let is CHF 2210 per month. 25 per cent of all rents on offer are equivalent to or are below a monthly rent of CHF 1827. Three quarters of average monthly rental costs are CHF 2667 or lower (75th percentile).
