Demographic development and taxes
With a change in population of 2.4%, 1023 inhabitants currently reside in Boussens.
The level of taxation is influenced by the different types of tax (federal, cantonal, local and individual tax), as well as by tax policy and the fiscal situation of the respective canton or municipality. Currently, the 13.53% applies to the population. In Boussens, the following average tax rates apply: 19.18% for single people with no children, 17.66% for couples on a pension, 8.77% for couples with two children and 12.4% for married couples without children. In addition, the 64% applies. The 88’945 CHF and unemployment is at 1.17%.
Housing stock
The housing stock in Boussens comprises a total of 406 flats. These are broken down as follows: 8 1-room flats, 25 2-room flats, 52 flats with 3 rooms and 139 flats with 4 rooms. Moreover, there are 124 5-room flats and 58 flats with 6 or more rooms.
New buildings
Boussens acquired 21 new flats during the previous 5 years. 1 of the flats is a 1-room property, 1 a property with two rooms. Additionally, 0 flats with 3 rooms and 9 flats with 4 rooms have been newly constructed. Lastly, 8 5-room flats were also added to the local property market.
Rented flats
The average cost of rental properties is CHF 2212 per month. 25% of the rents offered correspond to or are lower than a monthly rent of CHF 1500 (25th percentile). Three quarters of average monthly rental costs are CHF 2795 or less (75th percentile).