Population development and taxes
The population of Surpierre totals 1220. Compared to the figure three years ago, this is equivalent to a population change of 1.16%.
The tax burden on the population is contingent on various factors, including the levels of the different types of taxes (federal, cantonal, municipal and individual) as well as taxation policy and the financial circumstances of the area. The tax burden on the population is currently 14.39%. The average tax rates in Surpierre are as follows: 20.14% for single people with no children, 18% for a retired couple on a pension, 9.86% for married couples with two children and 13.46% for a couple without children. In addition, the taxation rate is 88.7%. On average, the Swiss earn CHF 63'225 every year and unemployment is at 1.8%.
Existing housing
The number of flats in Surpierre amounts to 592. There are a total of 19 flats with 1 room, 51 flats with 2 rooms, 99 3-room flats and 188 flats with 4 rooms. Alongside that are 139 5-room flats and 96 flats with 6 or more rooms.
Newly built properties
Surpierre changed by 33 new homes in the last five years. There is a new property, which is 1 2-room flat. Additionally, 1 flats with 3 rooms and 8 flats with 4 rooms were constructed. Lastly, the number of large flats in the pool of housing comprises 15 flats with 5 rooms and 8 flats with a minimum of 6 rooms.
Letting
Flats to let are available for an average monthly price of CHF 1240. At the same time, 25 per cent of rental prices are less than or do not exceed CHF 900 per month (25th percentile). In addition, the 75th percentile is CHF 1437 or below.