Tessin
Living in Riviera
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Riviera (Tessin). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
4’219
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’339
/ month
Vacancy Rate
2.0%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
177.00%
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+43.4% (+CHF 405)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
94.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
83.00%
Combined Tax Rate
177.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 10’266
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 12’213
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
2’025
Vacancy Rate
2.0%
New Construction (last year)
16
Homeownership Rate
37.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
4’219
Population Density
49 per km²
Population Growth
+1.20%
Foreign Nationals
27.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
20.0%
20–39 years
27.0%
40–64 years
34.0%
65+ years
19.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Biasca
5.33 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’455+CHF 116
Taxes
171.00%-6.0%
Vacancy1.9%
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Pollegio
6.64 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
177.00%0.0%
Vacancy2.7%
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Personico
8.88 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
176.00%-1.0%
Vacancy2.7%
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Lumino TI
9.53 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
169.00%-8.0%
Vacancy2.1%
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Buseno
9.68 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’311CHF -28
Taxes
231.00%+54.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Calanca
9.75 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’311CHF -28
Taxes
235.00%+58.0%
Vacancy1.8%
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Frequently asked questions about Riviera
What is the average rent in Riviera?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Riviera (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 Riviera?
The combined tax rate in Riviera is 177.00% (municipal: 94.00%, cantonal: 83.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 10’266 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Riviera?
The vacancy rate in Riviera is 2.000% (as of 2023). There is a relatively good supply of vacant apartments.
How many residents does Riviera have?
Riviera has 4’219 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 86.17 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 27.0%.
How well is Riviera connected by public transport?
Riviera 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