Demographic development and taxation
The population of Reconvilier totals 2506 people. Over a period of three years, the population changed by 6.37%.
The amount of tax levied on the population hinges on a number of factors, such as the levels of the various types of taxes (federal, cantonal, local and personal) as well as tax policy and the financial circumstances of the area. The tax burden currently stands at 15.74%. In Reconvilier, the following average tax rates are in place: 20.81% for childless, unmarried people, 19.87% for retired, married couples, 10.89% for married couples with 2 children and 15.21% for married couples with no children. The local tax rate is 197%. Jobless figures are at 2.43% and the average annual income of the inhabitants is CHF 58'680.
Existing properties
In Reconvilier, there are a total of 1332 flats. There are a total of 50 flats with 1 room, 133 flats with 2 rooms, 359 3-room flats and 420 flats with 4 rooms. The number of flats on offer also encompasses 229 flats with 5 rooms and 141 flats with 6 or more rooms.
Untenanted flats
In Reconvilier, 2.78% of flats are empty. For instance, 3.01% of all 2-room flats, 3.63% of 3-room flats and 2.39% of the four-room properties are presently vacant. 4.26% of flats with six rooms or more are also unoccupied. Of these, 2.44% are flats with 5 rooms or more.
New flats
The number of new homes in Reconvilier amounts to 80. They were constructed during the last 5 years. 10 of the flats have 2 rooms. 18 additional flats with 3 rooms and 36 flats with 4 rooms were added to the region's pool of housing. Finally, 15 5-room flats were also added to the local housing market.
Letting
The average price for rental flats is CHF 1090 per month. At the same time, twenty-five per cent of rental prices are cheaper than or do not exceed CHF 884 per month (25th percentile). Seventy-five per cent of average monthly rents are less than CHF 1300 (75th percentile) or equivalent to precisely this value.
