Demographic development and taxes
The population of Sonvilier changed by 0.91% during the last three years and was 1221 at the end of this period.
The amount of tax levied on the population hinges on a variety of factors, such as the levels of the various types of taxes (federal, cantonal, local and individual) as well as tax policy and the economic situation of the region. The tax rate is currently 207%. In Sonvilier, unmarried people with no children pay an average of 21.17% tax, retired couples 20.21%, married couple with 2 children 11.09% and couples without children 15.49%. The taxation rate is 16.02% in the locality. Jobless figures are at 2.38% and the average yearly income amounts to CHF 57'810.
Existing properties
The pool of housing in Sonvilier totals 720 flats. All in all, there are 22 flats with 1 room, 86 2-room flats, 218 3-room flats and 179 flats with 4 rooms. In addition, there are 123 5-room flats and 92 flats with 6 rooms or more.
Vacancy rates
In Sonvilier, 2.24% of flats are untenanted. For example, 0% of all 1-room flats, 3.53% of properties with two rooms, 1.39% of the three-room properties, 3.95% of the flats with four rooms and 1.64% of all flats with 5 rooms are currently unoccupied.
New buildings
Sonvilier gained 6 new homes over the past 5 years. Of these properties, 0 flat has 2 rooms. 0 new flat with three rooms and 2 four-room flat were also created. There are now also 2 new flats with a minimum of six rooms available.
Flats to let
Properties to let are offered for an average monthly cost of CHF 1100. 900% of all rents on offer are equal to or are lower than a monthly rent of CHF 900. Monthly rental prices are lower than CHF 1347 (75th percentile) or equivalent to precisely this average value.