Population development and taxation
The number of residents in Thun has changed by 1.13% in the last 3 years, to 44'125.
The amount of tax imposed on the population is contingent on a range of factors, such as the levels of the different tax types (federal, cantonal, local and individual) as well as tax policy and the economic situation of the region. The taxation rate currently stands at 166%. In Thun, the following average tax rates apply: 19.69% for unmarried people without children, 18.81% for retired couples, 10.26% for couples with two children and 14.36% for married couples without children. Additionally, the tax charge in the region is 14.87%. On average, the Swiss earn CHF 67'400 every year and unemployment is at 1.04%.
Existing properties
The pool of housing in Thun comprises a total of 23'792 flats. In total, there are 1257 flats with 1 room, 3156 2-room flats, 8060 3-room flats and 7843 flats with 4 rooms. Furthermore, there are 2503 5-room flats and 973 flats with 6 or more rooms.
Vacancies
The vacancy rate in Thun is 0.05%. For instance, 0% of all flats with one room, 0.1% of the existing two-room flats, 0.05% of three-room properties, 0.05% of the four-room properties and 0.04% of flats with five rooms are currently vacant. In addition, 6-room properties have a rate of vacancy of 0%.
New flats
In Thun, 325 new homes have been constructed during the previous 5 years. The area has 9 flats with 1 room and 47 2-room flats. Moreover, 99 flats with 3 rooms and 103 flats with 4 rooms have been newly created. Lastly, 42 flats have 5 rooms and 25 flats have a minimum of six rooms.
Flats for rent
The average rent for flats to let is CHF 1580 per month. Around a quarter of all rents on offer are lower than or equivalent to CHF 1315 per month. Finally, three quarters of rents are CHF 1880 or lower.
