TessinZIP 6900• District Lugano
Living in Porza
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Porza (Tessin). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
6’800
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’455
/ month
Vacancy Rate
2.2%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
194.00%
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+38.3% (+CHF 403)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
111.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
83.00%
Combined Tax Rate
194.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 11’252
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 13’386
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
3’264
Vacancy Rate
2.2%
New Construction (last year)
26
Homeownership Rate
44.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
6’800
Population Density
8’000 per km²
Population Growth
+0.90%
Foreign Nationals
24.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
22.0%
20–39 years
26.0%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
19.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Massagno
0.00 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’455CHF 0
Taxes
176.00%-18.0%
Vacancy2.7%
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Savosa
0.00 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF -116
Taxes
171.00%-23.0%
Vacancy2.3%
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Lugano
1.20 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’550+CHF 95
Taxes
177.50%-16.5%
Vacancy2.4%
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Vezia
1.29 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF -116
Taxes
181.00%-13.0%
Vacancy2.5%
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Viganello
1.54 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’455CHF 0
Taxes
198.00%+4.0%
Vacancy2.5%
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Cureglia
1.85 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF -116
Taxes
190.00%-4.0%
Vacancy2.3%
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Frequently asked questions about Porza
What is the average rent in Porza?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Porza (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 Porza?
The combined tax rate in Porza is 194.00% (municipal: 111.00%, cantonal: 83.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 11’252 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Porza?
The vacancy rate in Porza is 2.160% (as of 2023). There is a relatively good supply of vacant apartments.
How many residents does Porza have?
Porza has 6’800 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 0.85 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 24.0%.
How well is Porza connected by public transport?
Porza has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Lugano is reachable in approx. 64 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE