Population data and taxation trends
The number of residents in Melide has changed by -2.03%, to 1785, in the past 3 years.
The amount of tax imposed is contingent on various aspects. On the one hand, the population's overall income plays a part, as larger incomes generally mean more taxes. On the other hand, the rates of the separate types of tax (federal, cantonal, communal and individual tax) additionally influence the level of taxation. Further factors might include the tax policy or fiscal circumstances of the respective canton or municipality. The work and services that need to be financed by tax revenue can also affect the tax charge. At the moment, the taxation rate is 65%. In Melide, unmarried individuals with no children pay an average of 15.35% tax, a retired married couple pays 14.02%, a couple with two children pays 5.53% and a married couple without children pays 8.86%. Additionally, the region's tax charge amounts to 10.16%. Jobless figures are at 1.34% and the average annual income of the inhabitants is CHF 77'025.
Housing stock
The number of flats in Melide comes to 1318. There are a total of 115 flats with 1 room, 311 flats with 2 rooms, 380 3-room flats and 371 flats with 4 rooms. In addition to that are 92 5-room flats and 49 flats with 6 rooms or more.
Untenanted flats
In Melide, 1.15% of flats are unoccupied. For example, 1.29% of 2-room flats, 0.8% of existing 3-room flats and 2.17% of all 4-room properties are currently vacant.
New properties
Over the previous five years, 30 flats have been added in Melide. The region has 1 flats with 1 room and 8 2-room flats. In addition, 10 flats with 3 rooms and 9 flats with 4 rooms were created. Finally, there are 1 new flats with five rooms and 1 flat with a minimum of 6 rooms.
Flats to let
The average asking price for rental properties is CHF 1507 per month. At the same time, 25 per cent of rental prices are lower than or do not exceed CHF 1300 per month (25th percentile). Lastly, seventy-five per cent of rents are CHF 1740 or below.
