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

5007501’0001’2501’5001’7502’0002’25020052007201020132016201920222023CHF 953CHF 1’339
20052023+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

PT Quality Class
B
B – well connected
Travel Time to Center
47 min.
Lugano
Nearest Center
Lugano

Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities

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.

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Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE