Demographic development and taxation
The population of Bottens totals 1354 inhabitants. In the last three years, the population changed by -0.15%.
The tax burden on the population is contingent on several factors, including the levels of the different taxation types (federal, cantonal, local and personal) as well as tax policy and the financial circumstances of the area. The current tax burden on the population is 13.85%. On average, unmarried individuals with no children in Bottens pay 19.72% in tax, retired couples 18.04%, married couples with 2 children 8.97% and married couples with no children 12.7%. Furthermore, the region's tax rate amounts to 72.5%. The average income is CHF 80'895 and unemployment is at 1.33%.
Housing stock
The number of flats in Bottens comes to 599. All in all, there are 17 flats with 1 room, 62 2-room flats, 126 3-room flats and 179 flats with 4 rooms. In addition, there are 130 5-room flats and 85 flats with 6 or more rooms.
Untenanted flats
In Bottens, 4.35% of flats are unoccupied. Consequently, 0.79% of the existing three-room properties are presently vacant.
Newly built flats
In the past five years, 18 flats have been constructed in Bottens. The number of newly built 3 2-room flats totals 3. A total of 9 flats with 3 rooms and 5 flats with four rooms were created in the region. When it comes to larger properties, there are 0 five-room flats and 1 flats with six or more rooms.
Properties for rent
The average rent per month is CHF 1837. Around 25 per cent of all rental prices are cheaper than or equivalent to CHF 1545 per month. Seventy-five per cent of average monthly rents are CHF 2165 or lower (75th percentile).