Demographic development and taxation
Today, there are 349 people living in Bellwald, which corresponds to a change of -1.41% in comparison to the previous three years.
The amount of tax imposed depends on a variety of aspects. On the one hand, the income of the population plays a role, as higher incomes generally result in more taxes. On the other hand, the rates of the different types of tax (federal, cantonal, local and individual tax) additionally affect the level of taxation. Additional factors can include the tax policy or financial circumstances of the canton or municipality in question. The jobs and services that need to be financed by tax revenue can also influence the tax burden. At the moment, the tax rate is 130%. In Bellwald, the following average tax rates are levied: 20.61% for unmarried people with no children, 18.07% for married couples on a pension, 6.94% for couples with 2 children and 12.1% for married couples with no children. The tax charge in the region is 13.23%. Jobless figures are at 1.43% and the average yearly income amounts to CHF 25’415.
Housing stock
There are a total of 1225 flats in Bellwald. In total, there are 46 flats with 1 room, 160 2-room flats, 426 3-room flats and 375 flats with 4 rooms. The number of existing flats also encompasses 164 flats with 5 rooms and 54 flats with 6 rooms or more.
Vacancy rates
Certain properties are also vacant. In Bellwald, for instance, that figure is 0.41%. For example, 0.63% of all 2-room flats, 0.71% of existing 3-room flats and 0.27% of the 4-room properties are currently untenanted.
New flats
In Bellwald, 17 new homes have been created during the last 5 years. 2 flat has 1 room and 5 flats have 2 rooms. 5 flats with 3 rooms and 1 4-room flat have also been built. Finally, there are 4 new flats with five rooms and 0 flat with 6 or more rooms.