Population development and taxes
There has been no population growth in Kappelen in the last three years. Instead, the population changed by 0.14%, to 1409.
Different types of tax (federal, cantonal, municipal and personal tax) have an impact on the level of tax levied. Additional factors include the taxation policy or financial circumstances of the canton or municipality in question, as well as the income of the residents. At the moment, the tax burden is 14.7%. The average tax rates in Kappelen are 19.48% for single people without children, 18.61% for a retired, married couple, 10.14% for a couple with 2 children and 14.19% for a childless couple. In addition, the tax rate in the area amounts to 160%. On average, the Swiss earn CHF 74'925 per year and jobless figures are at 0.78%.
Housing stock
There are a total of 682 flats in Kappelen. The housing stock is sub-divided into 19 flats with 1 room, 52 2-room flats, 113 3-room flats and 257 flats with 4 rooms. In addition to that are 152 5-room flats and 89 flats with 6 rooms or more.
Vacant flats
The rate of vacancies in Kappelen is 0.88%. This figure includes 2.65% of all three-room flats, 0.39% of the 4-room flats and 0% of 5-room flats are currently empty. Additionally, six-room properties have a vacancy rate of 1.12%.
New flats
Kappelen changed by 0 new homes during the previous five years. For instance, 0 new flats with 3 rooms and 0 flats with 4 rooms were built. The pool of housing also comprises 0 five-room flats and 0 flats with 6 rooms or more.
Flats for rent
The average cost of flats to let is CHF 1500 per month. 25 per cent of the rents offered are equal to or are less than a monthly rent of CHF 1185 (25th percentile). In addition, the 75th percentile is CHF 1785 or less.