Abstract

The population of Saint-Martin (VS) has changed by -0.12% in the past 3 years and numbers 841 inhabitants.

Population data

On average, people earn CHF 57’110 per year. Of the population, 12.72% have a university degree, 7.75% have completed higher vocational training, 44.54% have an SEK II qualification (school-leaving certificate or apprenticeship) and 34.99% are currently enrolled in compulsory schooling. Consequently, this is a residential area with high social standards and an educated population. At present, 0.71% of the population is unemployed.

Taxes

The tax percentage is 13.75%. The actual amount of tax paid varies from person to person and is based on factors including current income, marital status and the amount of deductions. Retired, married couples (over 65) pay an average of 18.72% tax in Saint-Martin (VS), married couples with two children 7.31% and childless couples 12.58%. The rate of taxation for an unmarried person without children is 21.33%.

New construction

The housing available in Saint-Martin (VS) has changed by 22 apartments over the last 5 years. 10 of the newly built apartments are 3-room apartments, and 6 apartments have 4 rooms. For people on the search for more spacious housing, 3 5-room apartments and 3 apartments with a minimum of 6 rooms have been created. Consequently, Saint-Martin (VS) is a particularly attractive place for families to live.

Housing stock

The new construction has contributed to a further increase in the housing supply, and there are now 1155 apartments in Saint-Martin (VS). A total of 6 1-room apartments are available on the housing market. The housing stock also comprises 37 apartments with 2 rooms, 296 with 3 rooms and 688 apartments with 4 rooms. Finally, 103 5-room apartments and 25 spacious apartments with at least 6 rooms are available in the area.

Empty apartments

The vacancy rate in Saint-Martin (VS) is 0.87%. Of this number, 0% of the 1-room apartments, 2.7% of the 2-room apartments, 1.02% of apartments with 3 rooms, 0.58% of 4-room apartments and 1.94% of the 5-room apartments are presently unoccupied. 6-room apartments have a vacancy rate of 0%.

Housing market (rental only)

The average rent for a property is CHF 825. This means that 25% of all rents on offer are less than or equal to a monthly rent of CHF 750 (25th percentile). 75% of monthly rents are lower than CHF 1000 (75th percentile), or they are equivalent to this average price.