Population development and taxation
The number of residents in Thun has changed by 0.99% in the last 3 years, to 43’905.
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 172%. In Thun, the following average tax rates apply: 20.19% for unmarried people without children, 19.33% for retired couples, 10.57% for couples with two children and 14.78% for married couples without children. Additionally, the tax charge in the region is 15.29%. On average, the Swiss earn CHF 66’450 every year and unemployment is at 0.87%.
Existing properties
The pool of housing in Thun comprises a total of 23’743 flats. In total, there are 1248 flats with 1 room, 3154 2-room flats, 8049 3-room flats and 7822 flats with 4 rooms. Furthermore, there are 2502 5-room flats and 968 flats with 6 or more rooms.
Vacancies
The vacancy rate in Thun is 0.18%. For instance, 0.32% of all flats with one room, 0.19% of the existing two-room flats, 0.2% of three-room properties, 0.15% 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 0.41%.
New flats
In Thun, 421 new homes have been constructed during the previous 5 years. The area has 11 flats with 1 room and 56 2-room flats. Moreover, 140 flats with 3 rooms and 140 flats with 4 rooms have been newly created. Lastly, 50 flats have 5 rooms and 24 flats have a minimum of six rooms.
Flats for rent
The average rent for flats to let is CHF 1557 per month. Around a quarter of all rents on offer are lower than or equivalent to CHF 1310 per month. Finally, three quarters of rents are CHF 1850 or lower.
