Demographic data and taxation trends
The population of Estavayer amounts to 10'623. In the past three years, population development has changed by 5.32%.
The tax burden placed on the population depends on various factors, such as the levels of the different taxation types (federal, cantonal, municipal and personal) as well as tax policy and the economic circumstances of the region. The taxation rate currently stands at 84%. On average, single people with no children in Estavayer pay 19.7% in tax, retired couples 17.62%, married couples with two children 9.63% and married couples without children 13.16%. The tax charge in the region is 14.08%. Jobless figures are at 1.54% and the average annual income totals CHF 70'370.
Existing properties
The existing housing in Estavayer encompasses 5481 flats. These are divided into 312 1-room flats, 773 2-room flats, 1612 flats with 3 rooms and 1497 flats with 4 rooms. There are 864 5-room flats and 423 flats with 6 or more rooms, too.
Vacancy rates
Certain flats are also vacant. In Estavayer, for example, that figure is 1.67%. This figure includes 1.68% of all 3-room properties, 2.21% of the four-room properties and 1.28% of the five-room properties are presently untenanted. In addition, properties with six rooms have a vacancy rate of 1.9%.
New builds
During the last 5 years, 430 new homes have been constructed in Estavayer. This includes 13 flats with precisely 1 room and 85 flats with 2 rooms. Additionally, 161 flats with 3 rooms and 97 flats with 4 rooms were built. 59 flats with 5 rooms and 15 6+-room flats were also built recently.
Rented flats
The average rent for properties to let is CHF 1523 per month. 25% of all rents on offer are less than or equivalent to a monthly rent of CHF 1290 (25th percentile). Additionally, the 75th percentile is CHF 1817 or below.
