TessinZIP 6648• District Locarno
Living in Ascona
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Ascona (Tessin). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
7’500
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’455
/ month
Vacancy Rate
2.1%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
191.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 815
2 Rooms
CHF 1’062
3 Rooms
CHF 1’455
4 Rooms
CHF 1’862
5+ Rooms
CHF 2’357
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+38.8% (+CHF 407)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
108.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
83.00%
Combined Tax Rate
191.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 11’078
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 13’179
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
3’600
Vacancy Rate
2.1%
New Construction (last year)
29
Homeownership Rate
41.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
7’500
Population Density
1’339 per km²
Population Growth
+0.60%
Foreign Nationals
21.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
19.0%
20–39 years
27.0%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
21.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Ascona
0.73 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’455CHF 0
Taxes
174.00%-17.0%
Vacancy2.4%
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Losone
2.83 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’455CHF 0
Taxes
185.00%-6.0%
Vacancy2.6%
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Locarno
3.13 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’450CHF -5
Taxes
–
Vacancy–
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Ronco sopra Ascona
3.17 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF -116
Taxes
195.00%+4.0%
Vacancy2.0%
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Muralto
3.17 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF -116
Taxes
190.00%-1.0%
Vacancy1.8%
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Orselina
4.51 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF -116
Taxes
191.00%0.0%
Vacancy1.9%
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Frequently asked questions about Ascona
What is the average rent in Ascona?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Ascona (Tessin) is CHF 1’455 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 815, for 4-room CHF 1’862.
What is the tax rate in Ascona?
The combined tax rate in Ascona is 191.00% (municipal: 108.00%, cantonal: 83.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 11’078 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Ascona?
The vacancy rate in Ascona is 2.090% (as of 2023). There is a relatively good supply of vacant apartments.
How many residents does Ascona have?
Ascona has 7’500 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 5.60 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 21.0%.
How well is Ascona connected by public transport?
Ascona has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Lugano is reachable in approx. 31 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE