Overview

The number of residents in Gurzelen has changed to 898 over the last 3 years. This is a population change of 1.58%.

Demographic data

The average income is CHF 63’480. 7.09% of the population have a university degree, 23.42% have a higher vocational education qualification, 54.85% of the population have a school-leaving certificate or have completed a vocational apprenticeship, 14.64% of residents have completed compulsory schooling and 0% of the population did not indicate their highest educational qualification. Approximately 0.56% of the population is currently unemployed.

Taxes

The rate of taxation in the area is 15.6%. Income, marital status and deductions are among the factors that influence the actual tax burden. In Gurzelen, for example, a retired couple (over 65) pays an average of 19.71% tax, a married couple with two children 10.8% and a childless couple 15.09%. The tax burden for a childless, single person is 20.58%.

New construction

The housing stock in Gurzelen has changed by 17 apartments in the past 5 years. Of these newly constructed apartments, 4 have 2 rooms. In addition, 12 4-room apartments were built – an excellent option for larger families. Additionally, there is now 1 apartment with at least 6 rooms in the region.

Housing stock

The newly constructed dwellings are contributing to the continued growth of the region's housing stock, which totals 404 apartments in Gurzelen. One-room properties comprise a total of 14 apartments in the region. In addition, there are 40 apartments with 2 rooms, 88 apartments with 3 rooms and 104 apartments with 4 rooms. The stock of larger properties with 5 rooms comprises 96 apartments, and there are 62 apartments with 6 rooms or more.

Housing market (rental only)

The average rent price for rental properties is CHF 1465 per month. A quarter of rents are lower than or equivalent to a monthly rent of CHF 1187 (25th percentile). Additionally, 75% of all monthly rents are less than or equal to CHF 1624.