Demographic data and tax trends
Currently, there are 86'234 inhabitants residing in Luzern. The population has changed by 3.99% in the last 3 years.
The level of taxation hinges on a variety of aspects. The population's income level plays a part here, as do the rates of the separate types of tax (federal, cantonal, local and personal tax). The tax burden in the region is currently 10.01%. In Luzern, the following average tax rates apply: 14.17% for single people with no children, 13.46% for couples on a pension, 6.02% for couples with 2 children and 9.31% for couples with no children. The rate of taxation is 155% in the locality. Moreover, the average yearly income is CHF 76'640 and unemployment is at 1.49%.
Existing flats
Luzern has a total of 48'120 flats. The properties encompass 4327 flats with 1 room, 7929 2-room flats, 16'011 3-room flats and 13'457 flats with 4 rooms. There are also 4414 5-room flats and 1982 flats with 6 or more rooms.
Empty flats
In Luzern, 1.01% of flats are vacant. For instance, 1.44% of all 1-room flats, 1.1% of the existing flats with two rooms, 1.06% of all three-room flats, 0.78% of the 4-room flats and 1.05% of all five-room properties are currently untenanted. The percentage of unoccupied properties with more than six rooms is 0.86%. Of these, 0.99% are flats with at least 5 rooms.
New flats
Luzern changed by 1638 new homes during the previous five years. 140 flats have 1 room and 534 have 2 rooms. Additionally, 547 flats with three rooms and 320 flats with four rooms were created. 89 flats with 5 rooms and 8 flats with at least six rooms were also newly constructed.
Rented flats
The average monthly rent is CHF 1660. Approximately twenty-five per cent of all rental prices are cheaper than or equal to CHF 1350 per month. In addition, the 75th percentile is CHF 2050 or below.
