Population data and tax trends
The number of inhabitants in Eschenz has changed by 1.75% in the past 3 years, to 1923.
Many types of tax (federal, cantonal, local and individual tax) have an influence on the level of tax imposed. Other factors include the taxation policy and financial circumstances of the respective canton or municipality, as well as the income of the residents. Currently, the tax burden is 10.9%. On average, unmarried people without children in Eschenz pay 15.33% in tax, retired couples 13.94%, married couples with two children 7.25% and childless couples 10.2%. The taxation rate amounts to 142% in the locality. Unemployment is at 1.2% and the average yearly income of the population is CHF 70'320.
Housing stock
There are 961 flats in Eschenz. The housing stock is divided into 6 flats with 1 room, 51 2-room flats, 155 3-room flats and 199 flats with 4 rooms. In addition, there are 283 5-room flats and 267 flats with 6 or more rooms.
Vacant flats
In Eschenz, 1.77% of flats are unoccupied. This number includes 1.29% of all three-room properties, 1.51% of the 4-room properties and 2.48% of five-room properties are currently untenanted. Last but not least, 1.88% of six-room flats are empty.
New flats
The number of new properties in Eschenz is 98. These were constructed within the previous five years. 21 of the flats have 2 rooms. Additionally, the region acquired 27 flats with 3 rooms and 10 4-room flats. The housing supply also comprises 24 five-room flats and 15 flats with six rooms or more.
Rentals
The average rent for a flat in the area is CHF 1470. Twenty-five per cent of all rents on offer correspond to or are less than a monthly rent of CHF 1206. Monthly rents are lower than CHF 1840 (75th percentile) or equivalent to exactly this average value.
