Demographic development and taxes
Echarlens recorded population change of -0.71% in the past three years. The most recent number of residents is 841.
The amount of taxation is impacted by the different types of tax (federal, cantonal, local and personal tax), as well as by tax policy and the financial situation of the canton or municipality in question. At the moment, the tax burden on the population is 13.18%. In Echarlens, single people without children pay an average of 18.44% tax, couples on a pension 16.56%, couple with 2 children 8.97% and married couples with no children 12.31%. The rate of taxation in the region is 70%. On average, the Swiss earn CHF 77’200 every year and the unemployment rate is 0.83%.
Housing stock
In Echarlens, there are a total of 387 flats. The housing stock is divided into 19 flats with 1 room, 50 2-room flats, 70 3-room flats and 108 flats with 4 rooms. Alongside that are 87 5-room flats and 53 flats with 6 rooms or more.
Unoccupied flats
In Echarlens, 0% of flats are empty. For example, 0% of all flats with one room and 0% of the three-room properties are currently vacant.
Newly built flats
In the last five years, 38 new homes have been added in Echarlens. The number of newly built flats with 2 rooms totals 8. A total of 11 flats with three rooms and 15 flats with 4 rooms were constructed in the region. These new-build properties also include 1 flat with at least 6 rooms and 3 5-room flats.
Rented flats
The average rent for a property in the area is CHF 1595. The 25th percentile shows that one quarter of all rental prices are below or no more than CHF 1199. In addition, the 75th percentile is CHF 1900 or lower.