Demographic data and taxation trends
The number of inhabitants in Obersiggenthal has changed by 2.54% in the previous 3 years, to 8881.
Different types of tax (federal, cantonal, local and individual tax) have an impact on the level of tax levied. Further factors include the tax policy or fiscal situation of the canton or municipality in question, as well as the income level of the residents. Currently, the 11.52%. In Obersiggenthal, unmarried people without children pay an average of 16.33% tax, a retired couple pays 14.44%, married couples with two children pay 7.86% and a childless couple pays 10.48%. The rate of taxation in the region amounts to 110%. Jobless figures are at 1.51% and the average yearly income totals CHF 82’570.
Existing housing
In Obersiggenthal, there are 4184 flats. The housing stock is broken down into 173 flats with 1 room, 526 2-room flats, 1108 3-room flats and 1183 flats with 4 rooms. There are additionally 781 5-room flats and 413 flats with 6 or more rooms.
Vacant flats
The rate of vacancies in Obersiggenthal is 1.34%. For example, 1.74% of all flats with one room, 1.33% of the existing 2-room flats, 1.99% of three-room properties, 1.02% of the flats with four rooms and 1.28% of flats with 5 rooms are currently unoccupied.
Newly built properties
Over the last five years, 87 flats have been created in Obersiggenthal. The number of new-build two-room flats comes to 18. 43 additional flats with 3 rooms and 12 flats with 4 rooms were added to the region's pool of housing. In terms of larger properties, there are 9 five-room flats and 5 flats with a minimum of six rooms.
Properties for rent
The average cost of rental flats is CHF 1590 per month. 25% of all rents on offer correspond to or are lower than a monthly rent of CHF 1350. Additionally, the 75th percentile is CHF 1850 or less.