Demographic development and taxation
The population of Epsach changed by 10.24% over the past 3 years and totalled 366 at the end of this period.
Different types of tax (federal, cantonal, municipal and individual tax) have an effect on the level of tax levied. Other factors include the tax policy or financial situation of the canton or municipality in question, as well as the population's overall income. The current tax burden is 14.98%. The following average tax rates apply in Epsach: 19.84% for unmarried people without children, 18.95% for a married couple on a pension, 10.34% for a married couple with 2 children and 14.47% for a married couple with no children. The rate of taxation totals 170% in the area. The unemployment rate is 1.37% and the average yearly income is CHF 63'585.
Existing housing
The housing stock in Epsach consists of a total of 169 flats. These are divided into 1 1-room flat, 14 2-room flats, 42 flats with 3 rooms and 56 flats with 4 rooms. There are 40 5-room flats and 16 flats with 6 or more rooms, too.
Newly constructed properties
In Epsach, 2 new flats have been added over the last five years. 1 of the properties is a two-room flat. 0 three-room and 1 four-room flat were also added to the region's housing supply.
Rented flats
The average rent per month is CHF 1495. 25% of the available rents are equivalent to or are less than a monthly rent of CHF 1250 (25th percentile). Finally, seventy-five per cent of rents are CHF 1750 or below.