Demographic data and taxation trends
The population of Estavayer amounts to 10’296. In the past three years, population development has changed by 3.08%.
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 19.74% in tax, retired couples 17.69%, married couples with two children 9.65% and married couples without children 13.21%. The tax charge in the region is 14.12%. Jobless figures are at 1.32% and the average annual income totals CHF 69’775.
Existing properties
The existing housing in Estavayer encompasses 5302 flats. These are divided into 303 1-room flats, 739 2-room flats, 1541 flats with 3 rooms and 1457 flats with 4 rooms. There are 841 5-room flats and 421 flats with 6 or more rooms, too.
Vacancy rates
Certain flats are also vacant. In Estavayer, for example, that figure is 1.29%. This figure includes 2.09% of all 3-room properties, 1.8% of the four-room properties and 0.48% of the five-room properties are presently untenanted. In addition, properties with six rooms have a vacancy rate of 0%.
New builds
During the last 5 years, 367 new homes have been constructed in Estavayer. This includes 9 flats with precisely 1 room and 59 flats with 2 rooms. Additionally, 131 flats with 3 rooms and 87 flats with 4 rooms were built. 66 flats with 5 rooms and 15 6+-room flats were also built recently.
Rented flats
The average rent for properties to let is CHF 1500 per month. 25% of all rents on offer are less than or equivalent to a monthly rent of CHF 1280 (25th percentile). Additionally, the 75th percentile is CHF 1790 or below.
