Population development and taxation
The population of Fischbach amounts to 731 people. In the previous 3 years, population development has changed by 4.13%.
The amount of tax levied on the population is contingent on various factors, such as the levels of the different tax types (federal, cantonal, local and personal) as well as tax policy and the economic circumstances of the region. The tax rate currently stands at 220%. In Fischbach, single people with no children pay an average of 16.75%, retired couples 16.18%, married couple with 2 children 7.98% and married couples with no children 11.55%. The local tax charge totals 12.36%. Unemployment is at 0.68% and the average annual income is CHF 57’930.
Housing stock
Fischbach has 319 flats. There are a total of 29 flats with 2 rooms, 36 3-room flats and 120 flats with 4 rooms. In addition to that are 65 5-room flats and 69 flats with 6 or more rooms.
Vacancies
In Fischbach, 1.89% of flats are untenanted. 3.45% of all two-room flats and 1.67% of all 4-room properties are presently vacant. The percentage of unoccupied flats with six or more rooms is 1.45%. Of these properties, 2.24% are flats with a minimum of five rooms.
New builds
During the past 5 years, 16 flats have been built in Fischbach. 2 of the flats are 2-room properties. Additionally, 3 flats with 3 rooms and 5 flats with 4 rooms have been newly created. 6 5-room and 0 6+ room flat were additionally added.
Rentals
The average price for rental properties is CHF 1600 per month. Twenty-five per cent of the available rents are equivalent to or are lower than a monthly rent of CHF 1275 (25th percentile). 75 per cent of average monthly rents are CHF 1970 or below (75th percentile).