Population data and tax trends
The population of Affoltern im Emmental totals 1211 people. During the last three years, population growth has changed to 7.64%.
The amount of tax levied on the population hinges on a range of factors, including the levels of the different types of taxes (federal, cantonal, local and personal) as well as taxation policy and the financial circumstances of the region. The tax burden currently stands at 15.69%. On average, unmarried, childless people in Affoltern im Emmental pay 20.69% in tax, retired couples 19.81%, couples with 2 children 10.86% and married couples with no children 15.17%. In addition, the local tax rate is 186%. The average local income amounts to CHF 54’485 and the unemployment rate is 0.83%.
Existing properties
There are a total of 640 flats in Affoltern im Emmental. The properties comprise 16 flats with 1 room, 79 2-room flats, 151 3-room flats and 160 flats with 4 rooms. In addition to that are 124 5-room flats and 110 flats with 6 rooms or more.
Vacancy rates
In Affoltern im Emmental, 0.63% of flats are empty. 0.66% of flats with three rooms and 0% of the flats with 5 rooms are currently untenanted. Lastly, 0% of flats with six rooms are unoccupied.
Newly built flats
In the past five years, the number of homes constructed in Affoltern im Emmental has changed by 10. 1 of the flats have 1 room and another 1 flat has two rooms. A new flat with 1 rooms and 1 flat with four rooms were also created. Finally, 5 new flats with 5 rooms were also added to the housing stock.
Letting
Properties for rent are offered at an average monthly price of CHF 1250. One quarter of all rents on offer are cheaper than or equivalent to a monthly rent of CHF 1115 (25th percentile). Monthly rents are less than CHF 1450 (75th percentile) or equal to exactly this average price.