Demographic data and taxation trends
The number of inhabitants in the District of See / District du Lac has changed to 39’536. This corresponds to growth of 3.77%.
Various types of tax (federal, cantonal, local and individual tax) have an influence on the amount of tax levied. Further factors include the tax policy and fiscal circumstances of the respective canton or municipality, along with the income level of the residents. The current 13.03%. In the District of See / District du Lac, the following tax rates apply: unmarried individuals without children pay 18.26%, a married couple with no children 12.16%, married couples with 2 children 8.87% and couples on a pension 16.36%. In addition, the rate of taxation in the region is 68.45%. Jobless figures are at 0.96% and the average yearly income of the population is CHF 77’930.
Existing flats
In the District of See / District du Lac, there are 18’893 flats. The overall number of properties includes 824 flats with 1 room, 2002 2-room flats, 4432 flats with 3 rooms and 5539 flats with 4 rooms. There are 4083 5-room flats and 2013 flats with 6 or more rooms, as well.
Vacancy rates
The proportion of unoccupied flats in the District of See / District du Lac is 1.17%. For instance, 1.58% of all 1-room flats, 2.15% of the existing flats with two rooms, 1.4% of 3-room properties, 0.98% of the 4-room flats and 0.79% of all five-room properties are presently vacant.
Newly built properties
Additionally, new flats were constructed in the District of See / District du Lac. During the last 5 years, 1213 new flats have been added. The number of one-room flats amounts to 37, the number of two-room flats to 145. 349 3-room flats and 417 flats with 4 rooms were also added to the supply of properties. 198 flats with 5 rooms and 67 6+-room flats were also newly constructed.
Properties for rent
The average cost of flats to let is CHF 1615 per month. Around a quarter of all rental prices are cheaper than or equivalent to CHF 1350 per month. Monthly rents are less than CHF 1910 (75th percentile) or correspond to precisely this average value.