Population data and taxation trends
Today, there are 629 residents living in Habkern, which corresponds to a change of 1.45% in comparison to the prior 3 years.
The rate of tax imposed is determined by various factors. On the one hand, the income of the population plays a part, as higher incomes generally result in more taxes. On the other hand, the rates of the different types of tax (federal, cantonal, communal and individual tax) additionally have an impact on the level of tax. Further factors might include the tax policy and fiscal situation of the canton or municipality in question. The functions and services that are financed by tax revenue can also affect the tax charge. The current tax charge is 15.4%. In Habkern, single people without children pay an average of 20.38% tax, retired married couples pay 19.46%, a married couple with two children pays 10.64% and childless couples pay 14.88%. Moreover, the taxation rate amounts to 185%. The average yearly income is CHF 49'645 and jobless figures are at 0.79%.
Existing properties
Habkern has a total of 548 flats. These are broken down as follows: 21 1-room flats, 148 2-room flats, 158 flats with 3 rooms and 128 flats with 4 rooms. Added to that are 63 5-room flats and 30 flats with 6 or more rooms.
Untenanted flats
The vacancy rate for flats is 0% in Habkern. 0% of flats with 3 rooms and 0% of all flats with 4 rooms are presently unoccupied.
New builds
In Habkern, 12 flats have been added during the previous 5 years. 8 four-room flats are included in this number. Finally, the housing supply in the region also acquired 2 further flat with at least six rooms.
Rental properties
The average rent per month in the region is CHF 1350. 25 per cent of the rents offered are equivalent to or are less than a monthly rent of CHF 1260 (25th percentile). Monthly rents are lower than CHF 1680 (75th percentile) or equal to precisely this average value.