Tessin
Living in Melide
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Melide (Tessin). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
1’785
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’339
/ month
Vacancy Rate
2.7%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
178.00%
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+27.0% (+CHF 285)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
95.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
83.00%
Combined Tax Rate
178.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 10’324
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 12’282
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
857
Vacancy Rate
2.7%
New Construction (last year)
7
Homeownership Rate
48.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
1’785
Population Density
1’063 per km²
Population Growth
+1.30%
Foreign Nationals
28.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
21.0%
20–39 years
26.0%
40–64 years
35.0%
65+ years
18.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Bissone
1.29 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
194.00%+16.0%
Vacancy2.6%
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Grancia
2.26 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
196.00%+18.0%
Vacancy2.4%
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Brusino Arsizio
2.57 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
169.00%-9.0%
Vacancy1.8%
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Arogno
3.17 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
184.00%+6.0%
Vacancy2.4%
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Vico Morcote
3.17 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
183.00%+5.0%
Vacancy2.6%
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Paradiso
3.71 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
190.00%+12.0%
Vacancy2.1%
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Frequently asked questions about Melide
What is the average rent in Melide?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Melide (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 Melide?
The combined tax rate in Melide is 178.00% (municipal: 95.00%, cantonal: 83.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 10’324 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Melide?
The vacancy rate in Melide is 2.710% (as of 2023). There is a relatively good supply of vacant apartments.
How many residents does Melide have?
Melide has 1’785 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 1.68 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 28.0%.
How well is Melide connected by public transport?
Melide has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Lugano is reachable in approx. 48 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE