Additional information

Abstract

The number of inhabitants in Quarten has increased by 1.73% in the past 3 years, to 3,000 inhabitants.

Population data

The average income here is CHF 58,845. Of the population, 10.97% have a university degree, 16.88% have completed higher vocational training, 52.47% have an SEK II qualification (school-leaving certificate or apprenticeship) and 19.64% of residents are currently completing compulsory schooling. This means the area has high social standards and an educated population. The current unemployment rate stands at 0.83%.

Taxes

The tax rate for the residential region is 11.51%. It varies from person to person and depends on aspects including current income, marital status and the amount of deductions. Retired, married couples (over 65) pay an average of 14.52% tax in Quarten, married couples with two children 7.44% and married couples without children 10.74%. The tax burden for an unmarried person without children is 16.05%.

The overall property market

New buildings

Over the last 5 years, 103 new apartments have been built in Quarten. 5 of the newly constructed apartments are 1-room apartments, which are ideal for singles. The total quantity of newly constructed 2-room apartments is 27. What's more, 23 3-room apartments and 41 4-room apartments have been created. For people looking for more spacious housing, 4 5-room apartments and 3 apartments with at least 6 rooms have been constructed.

Housing stock

As a result of the construction of new dwellings, the amount of housing available in Quarten has grown, and there are now a total of 2,288 apartments. The number of 1-room apartments is 117. In addition, there are 338 apartments with 2 rooms, 541 apartments with 3 rooms and 648 apartments with 4 rooms. A total of 363 5-room apartments and 281 spacious apartments with 6 or more rooms are also available in the region.

Empty apartments

The rate of apartment vacancies in Quarten is 1.62%. Of this number, 2.59% of 1-room apartments, 5.34% of all 2-room apartments, 0.19% of the 3-room apartments, 1.4% of the 4-room apartments and 1.66% of 5-room apartments are vacant. The rate of vacancy for 6-room apartments is 0%.

Property market (rental only)

Rental properties are available at an average price of CHF 1,350 per month. 25% of all rents on the market are below a monthly rent of CHF 1,080, or they are equivalent to this amount (25th percentile). In addition, 75% of all monthly rents are cheaper than or equal to CHF 1,600.