Tessin
Living in Balerna
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Balerna (Tessin). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
3’269
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’339
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.9%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
192.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 750
2 Rooms
CHF 977
3 Rooms
CHF 1’339
4 Rooms
CHF 1’714
5+ Rooms
CHF 2’169
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+40.5% (+CHF 386)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
109.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
83.00%
Combined Tax Rate
192.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 11’136
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 13’248
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
1’569
Vacancy Rate
1.9%
New Construction (last year)
13
Homeownership Rate
32.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
3’269
Population Density
1’292 per km²
Population Growth
+0.70%
Foreign Nationals
22.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
20.0%
20–39 years
26.0%
40–64 years
34.0%
65+ years
20.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Morbio Inferiore
1.29 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
177.00%-15.0%
Vacancy2.2%
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Novazzano
1.29 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
180.00%-12.0%
Vacancy2.3%
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Coldrerio
1.29 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
171.00%-21.0%
Vacancy2.1%
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Morbio Superiore
2.26 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’455+CHF 116
Taxes
178.00%-14.0%
Vacancy2.3%
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Mendrisio
2.26 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’455+CHF 116
Taxes
174.00%-18.0%
Vacancy2.2%
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Breggia
2.28 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
189.00%-3.0%
Vacancy2.5%
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Frequently asked questions about Balerna
What is the average rent in Balerna?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Balerna (Tessin) is CHF 1’339 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 750, for 4-room CHF 1’714.
What is the tax rate in Balerna?
The combined tax rate in Balerna is 192.00% (municipal: 109.00%, cantonal: 83.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 11’136 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Balerna?
The vacancy rate in Balerna is 1.890% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Balerna have?
Balerna has 3’269 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 2.53 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 22.0%.
How well is Balerna connected by public transport?
Balerna has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Lugano is reachable in approx. 47 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE