Population data and taxation trends
The population of Merzligen totals 403 people. During the last 3 years, there was a population change of 2.81%.
The taxation level in the region stands at 145%. This is dependent on a variety of factors, such as the region's taxation policy or the income of the respective population. In Merzligen, the following average tax rates are in effect: 18.94% for single people without children, 18.09% for retired, married couples, 9.83% for married couples with two children and 13.78% for married couples with no children. Additionally, the taxation rate is 145%. On average, the Swiss earn CHF 81'975 every year and jobless figures are at 1.24%.
Housing stock
There are 196 flats in Merzligen. These are divided into 4 1-room flats, 14 2-room flats, 23 flats with 3 rooms and 57 flats with 4 rooms. The number of existing flats also comprises 58 flats with 5 rooms and 40 flats with 6 or more rooms.
Vacant flats
The vacancy rate for flats is 1.02% in Merzligen. For example, 7.14% of all flats with 2 rooms, 0% of existing 3-room flats and 1.75% of the 4-room flats are currently empty.
New builds
During the previous five years, the number of flats built in Merzligen has changed by 3. 0 3-room and 2 4-room flat round off the area's portfolio of properties. Finally, 1 new flats with 5 rooms were also added to the supply of housing in the area.
Rented flats
The average rent for a property in the area is CHF 1720. At the same time, 25% of rents are less than or do not exceed CHF 1200 per month (25th percentile). Seventy-five per cent of average monthly rental prices are lower than CHF 1940 (75th percentile) or equivalent to exactly this value.