Demographic data and taxation trends
Today, there are 4891 inhabitants living in Sigriswil. The population has changed by 0.91% in the previous three years.
The various types of tax (federal, cantonal, local and individual tax) are used to assess the region's financial strength. The level of tax levied usually hinges on a number of factors, including the population's financial situation. The current tax rate is 166%. In Sigriswil, the following average tax rates are in effect: 19.97% for childless, unmarried people, 19.13% for couples on a pension, 10.45% for married couples with 2 children and 14.62% for couples without children. The taxation rate totals 166% in the region. Unemployment is at 0.43% and the average annual income of the residents is CHF 65’890.
Existing properties
There are a total of 3843 flats in Sigriswil. The total number of properties comprises 275 flats with 1 room, 801 2-room flats, 1156 flats with 3 rooms and 942 flats with 4 rooms. In addition, there are 413 5-room flats and 256 flats with 6 or more rooms.
Empty flats
The vacancy rate for flats is 1.46% in Sigriswil. For instance, 1% of all 2-room flats, 1.39% of three-room properties, 2.13% of four-room flats and 1.94% of existing 5-room flats are currently vacant. The proportion of untenanted flats with more than 6 rooms is 1.18%. Of these properties, 1.65% are flats with a minimum of 5 rooms.
New buildings
Sigriswil changed by 80 new homes over the last 5 years. Of these, 2 are flats with one room and 5 are two-room flats. A total of 22 flats with 3 rooms and 30 flats with four rooms were created in the community. Lastly, the number of large flats in the local housing pool includes 16 flats with 5 rooms and 5 flats with a minimum of six rooms.
Rented flats
The average monthly rent in the area is CHF 1500. Around one quarter of all rental prices are cheaper than or equivalent to CHF 1280 per month. Monthly rents are below CHF 1950 (75th percentile) or correspond to exactly this average value.