Demographic data and tax trends
The population of Sumiswald amounts to 5209. Compared to the figure three years ago, this is equivalent to a population change of 3.58%.
The level of taxation is affected by the different types of tax (federal, cantonal, local and personal tax), as well as by tax policy and the fiscal circumstances of the respective canton or municipality. The current tax burden on the population is 15.23%. On average, unmarried people without children in Sumiswald pay 20.16% in tax, retired couples 19.25%, married couples with 2 children 10.52% and couples without children 14.72%. Additionally, the local tax rate is 179%. On average, the Swiss earn CHF 56'625 per year and jobless figures are at 0.65%.
Existing properties
The housing stock in Sumiswald comprises a total of 2746 flats. All in all, there are 94 flats with 1 room, 315 2-room flats, 658 3-room flats and 695 flats with 4 rooms. In addition to that, there are 567 5-room flats and 417 flats with 6 or more rooms.
Vacancy rates
The proportion of unoccupied flats is 0.36% in Sumiswald. For example, 0.32% of all flats with 2 rooms, 0.46% of existing 3-room flats, 0.43% of the flats with four rooms and 0.35% of existing 5-room properties are presently empty.
New builds
Over the previous five years, 49 flats have been added in Sumiswald. The flats are different sizes: 1 is a 1-room flat and 2 are flats with 2 rooms. In addition, the locality acquired 6 flats with 3 rooms and 8 4-room flats. Finally, 21 five-room flats and 11 flats with at least six rooms are waiting for new tenants.
Rentals
The average cost of properties to let is CHF 1250 per month. 25% of all rents on offer are less expensive than or correspond to a monthly rent of CHF 1000 (25th percentile). 75 per cent of average monthly rents are CHF 1549 or below (75th percentile).
