Abstract

Samnaun has recorded population has changed of -3.7%, to 755 inhabitants, over the past 3 years.

Population data

The average income here is CHF 101’550. In the region, 8.37% of the population hold a university degree, 10.1% of residents have completed higher vocational education, 48.63% have an SEK II qualification (school-leaving certificate or apprenticeship) and 33.04% are currently completing compulsory education. Consequently, the area has high social standards. The unemployment rate is currently 0.79%.

Taxes

The overall 11.01%. This differs on a case-by-case basis and is determined by income, marital status and the total amount of deductions, among other factors. In Samnaun, unmarried people without children pay an average of 16.21% tax, a retired, married couple pays 14.34%, a married couple with two children pays 6.88% and a couple without children pays 9.93%.

New construction

In the last 5 years, 17 new apartments have been built in Samnaun. For instance, 1 newly built 1-room apartment was added to the housing stock. More 2-room apartments have also been constructed; 7 apartments of this type were added in total. 4 apartments with 3 rooms and 4 4-room apartments were additionally added. 1 5-room apartment was also added to the pool of housing available in the region.

Housing stock

The new buildings have created further living space in the region. There are a total of 1092 apartments in Samnaun. There are a total of 348 1-room apartments available in the area. In addition, there are 288 apartments with 2 rooms, 204 apartments with 3 rooms and 145 apartments with 4 rooms. The supply of very spacious properties with 5 rooms includes 60 apartments, and there are 47 apartments with a minimum of 6 rooms.

Vacant apartments

The percentage of vacant apartments in Samnaun is 1.66%. Of this figure, 0.87% of 1-room apartments, 0.35% of the apartments with 2 rooms, 2.48% of all 3-room apartments, 4.17% of the apartments with 4 rooms and 3.33% of 5-room apartments are uninhabited. For apartments with 6 rooms, the vacancy rate is 2.13%.

Housing market (rental only)

The average rent for a property in the region is CHF 1200. 25% of the rents on the market are lower than or equivalent to a monthly rent of CHF 950 (25th percentile). Finally, 75% of monthly rents are less than CHF 1490, or are equal to this amount.