Demographic development and taxes
Today, there are 50’889 people living in Sorvilier, which corresponds to a change of 4.17% in comparison to the previous 3 years.
Different types of tax (federal, cantonal, local and personal tax) have an influence on the level of tax levied. Further factors include the tax policy and fiscal situation of the canton or municipality in question, as well as the income level of the residents. The current tax burden is 11.15%. In Sorvilier, the following average tax rates apply: 15.6% for unmarried people without children, 14.23% for married couples on a pension, 7.46% for married couples with two children and 10.44% for couples without children. In addition, the taxation rate amounts to 146.92%. The average yearly income is CHF 71’180 and the rate of unemployment 1.03%.
Existing flats
The number of flats in Sorvilier comes to 23’619. All in all, there are 540 flat with 1 room, 2240 2-room flats, 4916 3-room flats and 6583 flats with 4 rooms. There are also 5354 5-room flats and 3986 flats with 6 rooms or more.
Empty flats
The vacant property rate in Sorvilier is 1.63%. 2.3% of three-room flats and 1.58% of all four-room flats are presently vacant.
New builds
In Sorvilier, 1452 new homes have been built over the past five years. There is a new property, which is a 281 two-room flat. 197 5-room flat was also added.
Rented flats
The average cost of properties to let is CHF 1560 per month. 25 per cent of all rents on offer are equivalent to or are lower than a monthly rent of CHF 1295. Lastly, seventy-five per cent of rents are CHF 1860 or lower.
