Demographic development and taxation
The population of Massagno totals 6799. In comparison to the figure three years ago, this is equivalent to a population change of 5.8%.
The amount of tax imposed on the population depends on a number of factors, such as the levels of the various tax types (federal, cantonal, local and individual) as well as tax policy and the economic situation of the region. The taxation rate currently stands at 70%. On average, unmarried people with no children in Massagno pay 15.72% in tax, retired couples 14.35%, married couples with 2 children 5.67% and married couples with no children 9.08%. Additionally, the tax charge amounts to 10.4%. Jobless figures are at 1.37% and the average annual income is CHF 82'625.
Existing housing
The existing housing in Massagno comprises 4251 flats. Overall, there are 424 flats with 1 room, 1033 2-room flats, 1346 3-room flats and 965 flats with 4 rooms. In addition, there are 299 5-room flats and 184 flats with 6 or more rooms.
Untenanted flats
The proportion of vacant flats is 2.35% in Massagno. For example, 3.88% of all 1-room flats, 4.78% of the existing 2-room flats, 1.22% of the existing three-room flats, 1.71% of the 4-room flats and 0% of the 5-room flats are presently empty. 0.56% of flats with more than six rooms are also currently unoccupied. Of these properties, at least 0.21% are flats with five or more rooms.
New flats
During the past five years, the number of homes built in Massagno has changed by 514. 15 flats have 1 room and 217 have two rooms. A total of 196 flats with 3 rooms and 79 flats with 4 rooms were created in the area. When it comes to very large properties, 0 flat with 5 rooms and 7 flats with 6 or more rooms were also constructed.
Rental properties
The average monthly rent in the region is CHF 1536. 25% of all available rents are cheaper than or equal to a monthly rent of CHF 1330 (25th percentile). Three quarters of average monthly rents are less than CHF 1880 (75th percentile) or equivalent to exactly this value.