Demographic data and tax trends
The population of Schwanden bei Brienz amounts to 668 residents. During the last three years, there was a population change of 3.25%.
The tax burden on the population hinges on a number of factors, such as the levels of the different taxation types (federal, cantonal, municipal and individual) as well as taxation policy and the economic situation of the region. The taxation rate currently stands at 175%. The average tax rates in Schwanden bei Brienz are as follows: 20.02% for single people with no children, 19.12% for a retired couple, 10.44% for married couples with two children and 14.6% for a married couple with no children. Moreover, the tax charge in the region totals 15.12%. What's more, the average yearly income is CHF 60'600 and the unemployment rate is 0.75%.
Housing stock
The pool of housing in Schwanden bei Brienz consists of 485 flats. There are a total of 29 flats with 1 room, 108 flats with 2 rooms, 131 3-room flats and 101 flats with 4 rooms. In addition, there are 77 5-room flats and 39 flats with 6 rooms or more.
Vacancy rates
In Schwanden bei Brienz, 0.41% of flats are untenanted. This means that 0% of the existing three-room properties are currently vacant.
New buildings
The number of new flats in Schwanden bei Brienz amounts to 15. These were created during the last five years. 2 of these newly built properties are two-room flats. A total of 0 flats with three rooms and 6 flats with 4 rooms were constructed in the community. Lastly, the region has 5 flats with 5 rooms and 2 flat with at least 6 rooms.
Flats for rent
The average asking price for properties to let is CHF 1430 per month. 25 per cent of the rents on offer correspond to or are lower than a monthly rent of CHF 1230 (25th percentile). Monthly rental costs are below CHF 1720 or equal to this value (75th percentile).