Demographic development and taxation
Currently, there are 2650 inhabitants living in Wigoltingen. The population has changed by 3.6% in the past three years.
The taxation rate in the region stands at 159%. This hinges on a variety of factors, such as the region's taxation policy or the income of the inhabitants. In Wigoltingen, unmarried people with no children pay an average of 16.25% tax, couples on a pension 14.81%, married couple with 2 children 7.79% and couples with no children 10.9%. Additionally, the tax charge amounts to 11.62%. The unemployment rate is 0.75% and the average annual income is CHF 69’720.
Housing stock
In Wigoltingen, there are a total of 1203 flats. The housing stock is sub-divided into 24 flats with 1 room, 101 2-room flats, 154 3-room flats and 266 flats with 4 rooms. There are 338 5-room flats and 320 flats with 6 or more rooms, as well.
Untenanted flats
The vacancy rate for flats is 0.58% in Wigoltingen. This number comprises 1.3% of all three-room properties, 0% of the 4-room properties and 0.59% of existing 5-room flats are currently vacant.
New buildings
In the previous five years, 70 flats have been added in Wigoltingen. Of these properties, 5 flats have 2 rooms. In addition, 13 flats with 3 rooms and 20 flats with 4 rooms were built. Lastly, 12 five-room flats and 20 flats with at least six rooms are waiting for new occupants.
Rentals
The average rent for a property in the area is CHF 1450. One quarter of the rents offered are equal to or are less than a monthly rent of CHF 1250 (25th percentile). Additionally, the 75th percentile is CHF 1730 or lower.
