Demographic data and tax trends
There are currently 4063 inhabitants residing in Sulgen. The population has changed by 2.68% in the last three years.
The rate of taxation depends on a variety of aspects. On the one hand, the population's overall income plays a part, as larger incomes usually mean more taxes. On the other hand, the rates of the separate types of tax (federal, cantonal, local and individual tax) additionally affect the level of tax. Further factors might include the taxation policy and fiscal situation of the canton or municipality in question. The jobs and services that are financed by tax revenue can also impact the tax burden. The current tax burden is 11.04%. In Sulgen, single people without children pay an average of 15.46% tax, retired couples pay 14.11%, a couple with two children pays 7.38% and married couples with no children pay 10.34%. Additionally, the region's tax rate amounts to 143%. Unemployment is at 1.06% and the average yearly income is CHF 63’980.
Housing stock
In Sulgen, there are 1920 flats. There are a total of 39 flats with 1 room, 205 flats with 2 rooms, 370 3-room flats and 597 flats with 4 rooms. The number of existing flats also comprises 353 flats with 5 rooms and 356 flats with 6 or more rooms.
Empty flats
The vacancy rate in Sulgen is 1.35%. For instance, 0% of all 1-room flats, 0% of the existing properties with two rooms, 1.34% of the existing 3-room flats, 2.17% of the flats with 4 rooms and 1.69% of flats with five rooms are presently unoccupied. If we consider 6-room flats, we find a vacancy rate of 0.56%.
New builds
In Sulgen, 78 new properties have been added over the previous 5 years. Of these properties, 6 flats have two rooms. A total of 14 flats with 3 rooms and 32 flats with 4 rooms were built in the locality. Lastly, 16 flats have 5 rooms and 10 flats have at least six rooms.
Rented flats
The average monthly rent in the area is CHF 1350. Twenty-five per cent of all rents on offer are equal to or are below a monthly rent of CHF 1155. In addition, the 75th percentile is CHF 1680 or below.
