Abstract

The number of inhabitants in Gordola has changed by 3.53% over the last 3 years, to 4814 inhabitants.

Population statistics

Average income is CHF 64’525. In the region, 15.05% of the population have a university degree, 11.17% of residents have completed higher vocational training, 51.67% have an SEK II qualification (school-leaving certificate or apprenticeship) and 22.1% are currently completing compulsory education. As a result, the region has high social standards. The unemployment rate is 0.96%.

Taxes

The 11.36% is the rate of taxation in the region. However, the individual amount of tax paid differs from person to person and depends on income, marital status and the overall level of deductions, among other factors. The average tax rate for a single person without children in Gordola is 17.04%. A retired couple (over 65) pays an average of 15.62%, a married couple with two children 6.26% and a couple without children 9.94%.

New builds

In the past 5 years, 120 new apartments have been constructed in Gordola. A total of 0 1-room apartments have been created. The number of new 2-room apartments amounts to 10. In addition, 35 3-room apartments and 62 4-room apartments have been built. Furthermore, the number of large apartments on offer includes 9 5-room apartments and 4 apartments with a minimum of 6 rooms.

Housing stock

The new builds provide additional living space in the area. There are a total of 3111 apartments in Gordola. There are a total of 96 1-room apartments available in the area. Additionally, there are 448 apartments with 2 rooms, 873 apartments with 3 rooms and 1185 4-room apartments. Finally, the supply of 5-room properties comprises 355 apartments, and there are also 154 large apartments with at least 6 rooms.

Empty apartments

The vacancy rate in Gordola is 1.62%. Of this total, 1.04% of 1-room apartments, 1.35% of the 2-room apartments, 2.42% of apartments with 3 rooms, 1.36% of the apartments with 4 rooms and 1.13% of all 5-room apartments are presently empty. The rate of vacancy for apartments with 6 rooms is 1.31%.

Housing market (letting only)

On average, the rent for rental properties is CHF 1395 per month. This means that 25% of all available rents are lower than or equal to a monthly rent of CHF 1160 (25th percentile). Finally, 75% of monthly rents are less than CHF 1600, or are equivalent to this amount.