Demographic development and taxation
The 532 inhabitants reside in Masein. This is equivalent to a change of 6.4% over 3 years.
The amount of tax levied on the population is contingent on a variety of factors, including the levels of the different types of taxes (federal, cantonal, local and individual) as well as tax policy and the economic situation of the area. The taxation rate currently stands at 120%. The average tax rates in Masein are as follows: 17.56% for unmarried individuals with no children, 15.49% for a retired, married couple, 7.5% for a couple with two children and 10.79% for a married couple with no children. Additionally, the region's tax rate totals 11.94%. The rate of unemployment is 1.13% and the average annual income of the population is CHF 60’075.
Housing stock
Masein has a total of 254 flats. These are divided into 1 1-room flat, 31 2-room flats, 45 flats with 3 rooms and 58 flats with 4 rooms. There are 57 5-room flats and 62 flats with 6 or more rooms, as well.
Newly constructed flats
Masein changed by 29 new properties during the previous five years. Of these properties, 6 have 2 rooms. A total of 4 flats with 3 rooms and 7 flats with four rooms were built in the region. 4 flats with 5 rooms and 8 flats with 6 or more rooms were also newly built.
Flats for rent
Rentals in the area are offered at an average monthly price of CHF 1150. Twenty-five per cent of all available rents are cheaper than or equivalent to a monthly rent of CHF 1050 (25th percentile). 75 per cent of average monthly rental prices are CHF 1210 or are lower than this value (75th percentile).