Demographic development and taxes
The current population of Lauperswil is 2712. The population has changed by 1.84% over the last 3 years.
Different types of tax (federal, cantonal, municipal and personal tax) have an effect on the amount of tax levied. Other factors include the taxation policy or financial situation of the canton or municipality in question, along with the income level of the residents. The current tax burden is 15.66%. The average tax rates in Lauperswil are as follows: 20.65% for unmarried people without children, 19.78% for a couple on a pension, 10.84% for a married couple with 2 children and 15.14% for a married couple with no children. In addition, the taxation rate is 185%. On average, the Swiss earn CHF 54’870 per year and the unemployment rate is 0.26%.
Housing stock
The existing housing in Lauperswil comprises a total of 1412 flats. There are a total of 48 flats with 1 room, 152 flats with 2 rooms, 343 3-room flats and 408 flats with 4 rooms. Furthermore, there are 270 5-room flats and 191 flats with 6 rooms or more.
Vacancy rates
In Lauperswil, 0.64% of flats are empty. For instance, 6.25% of all flats with 1 room, 0.29% of existing 3-room flats, 0.74% of the flats with four rooms and 0.37% of all five-room properties are currently unoccupied. Lastly, flats with six rooms have a vacancy rate of 0%.
Newly constructed properties
During the past five years, 67 new homes have been created in Lauperswil. 8 of the flats have two rooms. Additionally, 24 flats with three rooms and 20 flats with four rooms were built. Finally, 9 properties are five-room flats and 6 flats have a minimum of 6.
Letting
The average rent for a property in the area is CHF 1390. One quarter of all rents on offer are cheaper than or equivalent to a monthly rent of CHF 1200 (25th percentile). Three quarters of average monthly rents are CHF 1641 or less (75th percentile).