TessinZIP 6612• District Locarno
Living in Ascona
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Ascona (Tessin). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
5’500
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’455
/ month
Vacancy Rate
2.4%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
174.00%
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+43.9% (+CHF 444)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
91.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
83.00%
Combined Tax Rate
174.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 10’092
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 12’006
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
2’640
Vacancy Rate
2.4%
New Construction (last year)
21
Homeownership Rate
34.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
5’500
Population Density
1’107 per km²
Population Growth
+0.90%
Foreign Nationals
24.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
22.0%
20–39 years
24.0%
40–64 years
34.0%
65+ years
20.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Ascona
0.73 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’455CHF 0
Taxes
191.00%+17.0%
Vacancy2.1%
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Locarno
2.47 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’450CHF -5
Taxes
–
Vacancy–
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Muralto
2.50 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF -116
Taxes
190.00%+16.0%
Vacancy1.8%
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Losone
2.72 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’455CHF 0
Taxes
185.00%+11.0%
Vacancy2.6%
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Orselina
3.78 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF -116
Taxes
191.00%+17.0%
Vacancy1.9%
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Ronco sopra Ascona
3.86 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF -116
Taxes
195.00%+21.0%
Vacancy2.0%
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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 174.00% (municipal: 91.00%, cantonal: 83.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 10’092 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Ascona?
The vacancy rate in Ascona is 2.390% (as of 2023). There is a relatively good supply of vacant apartments.
How many residents does Ascona have?
Ascona has 5’500 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 4.97 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 24.0%.
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. 44 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE