TessinZIP 6830• District Mendrisio
Living in Chiasso
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Chiasso (Tessin). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
7’700
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’455
/ month
Vacancy Rate
2.1%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
180.00%
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+42.8% (+CHF 436)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
97.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
83.00%
Combined Tax Rate
180.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 10’440
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 12’420
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
3’696
Vacancy Rate
2.1%
New Construction (last year)
30
Homeownership Rate
40.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
7’700
Population Density
3’362 per km²
Population Growth
+0.50%
Foreign Nationals
20.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
18.0%
20–39 years
26.0%
40–64 years
34.0%
65+ years
22.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Chiasso
0.59 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’320CHF -135
Taxes
–
Vacancy–
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Vacallo
1.97 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF -116
Taxes
188.00%+8.0%
Vacancy2.5%
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Morbio Inferiore
1.97 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF -116
Taxes
177.00%-3.0%
Vacancy2.2%
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Balerna
2.68 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF -116
Taxes
192.00%+12.0%
Vacancy1.9%
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Breggia
3.28 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF -116
Taxes
189.00%+9.0%
Vacancy2.5%
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Coldrerio
3.72 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF -116
Taxes
171.00%-9.0%
Vacancy2.1%
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Frequently asked questions about Chiasso
What is the average rent in Chiasso?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Chiasso (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 Chiasso?
The combined tax rate in Chiasso is 180.00% (municipal: 97.00%, cantonal: 83.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 10’440 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Chiasso?
The vacancy rate in Chiasso is 2.070% (as of 2023). There is a relatively good supply of vacant apartments.
How many residents does Chiasso have?
Chiasso has 7’700 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 2.29 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 20.0%.
How well is Chiasso connected by public transport?
Chiasso has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Lugano is reachable in approx. 65 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE