Demographic data and tax trends
The current population of Meikirch is 2600 people. The population has changed by 2% during the past 3 years.
The level of tax imposed depends on a range of aspects. The income of the population plays a part here, as do the rates of the various types of tax (federal, cantonal, local and personal tax). The tax burden in the region is currently 14.54%. In Meikirch, unmarried people with no children pay an average of 19.26%, retired, married couples 18.4%, couple with 2 children 10.02% and couples without children 14.02%. In addition, the taxation rate amounts to 154%. The unemployment rate is 0.46% and the average annual income of the inhabitants is CHF 84'105.
Existing properties
Meikirch has a total of 1237 flats. The overall number of properties encompasses 35 flats with 1 room, 112 2-room flats, 207 flats with 3 rooms and 339 flats with 4 rooms. In addition to that are 324 5-room flats and 220 flats with 6 rooms or more.
Unoccupied flats
In Meikirch, 0.97% of flats are vacant. For example, 0% of all 1-room flats, 0.97% of existing 3-room properties, 0.89% of the flats with four rooms and 0.62% of 5-room properties are currently untenanted. 1.83% of flats with six rooms or more are also empty. Of these properties, 1.11% are flats with at least 5 rooms.
New builds
In Meikirch, 27 flats were added within the last 5 years. Of these properties, 1 flats have 2 rooms. 1 additional flats with 3 rooms and 3 flats with 4 rooms were added to the region's property portfolio. Lastly, there are 14 5-rooms and 8 flats with at least 6 rooms.
Flats for rent
The average monthly rent in the area is CHF 1675. 25 per cent of the rents on offer are equal to or are lower than a monthly rent of CHF 1385 (25th percentile). Monthly rental costs are below CHF 1900 or equal to this price (75th percentile).