Demographic data and taxation trends
The population of Gals totals 838 people. In the past 3 years, population growth has changed to 1.21%.
Various types of tax (federal, cantonal, municipal and personal tax) have an influence on the amount of tax imposed. Other factors include the tax policy or financial situation of the respective canton or municipality, as well as the income level of the residents. The current tax burden is 14.37%. In Gals, single people with no children pay an average of 19% tax, a retired married couple pays 18.2%, couples with two children pay 9.9% and couples with no children pay 13.87%. What's more, the tax rate in the region is 139%. The average annual income is CHF 79’160 and the unemployment rate is 1.07%.
Existing flats
Gals has 429 flats. In total, there are 20 flats with 1 room, 43 2-room flats, 101 3-room flats and 113 flats with 4 rooms. In addition, there are 98 5-room flats and 54 flats with 6 rooms or more.
Empty flats
A number of properties are also unoccupied. In Gals, for instance, that figure is 4.21%. For example, 5% of all one-room flats, 13.95% of two-room flats, 4.95% of all 3-room flats, 3.54% of the four-room properties and 1.02% of existing five-room flats are currently untenanted.
Newly constructed flats
Over the previous 5 years, 17 new homes have been added in Gals. For example, 6 new flats with three rooms and 10 four-room flats were built. Finally, the region has 0 flats with five rooms and 1 flat with six or more rooms.
Rental properties
Properties to let are available for an average monthly price of CHF 1600. At the same time, 25 per cent of rental prices are lower than or equal to CHF 1200 per month (25th percentile). Monthly rents are below CHF 2040 (75th percentile) or equivalent to exactly this average price.