Demographic development and taxes
Laufen-Uhwiesen recorded population change of 2.58% in the last three years. The latest number of residents is 1828.
The level of taxation is determined by a variety of aspects. On the one hand, the population's overall income plays a role, as higher incomes usually result in more taxes. On the other hand, the rates of the separate types of tax (federal, cantonal, communal and personal tax) additionally affect the level of tax. Other factors can include the tax policy or financial situation of the canton or municipality in question. The jobs and services that are financed by tax revenue can also have an impact on the tax burden. At the moment, the tax rate is 104%. In Laufen-Uhwiesen, the following average tax rates are in effect: 14.19% for single people without children, 13.06% for married couples on a pension, 6.05% for married couples with 2 children and 9.03% for married couples without children. Additionally, the tax charge in the region amounts to 9.91%. The average local income totals CHF 100'510 and unemployment is at 1.04%.
Housing stock
There are 927 flats in Laufen-Uhwiesen. The housing stock is broken down into 20 flats with 1 room, 88 2-room flats, 183 3-room flats and 244 flats with 4 rooms. Furthermore, there are 208 5-room flats and 184 flats with 6 rooms or more.
Unoccupied flats
The proportion of vacant properties is 1.09% in Laufen-Uhwiesen. This number includes 1.66% of all 3-room flats, 0.83% of the flats with 4 rooms and 0.49% of all five-room flats are presently vacant. Finally, 1.65% of six-room flats are empty.
New builds
The number of new flats in Laufen-Uhwiesen is 112. These were constructed within the previous 5 years. 22 of the flats are two-room properties. 45 additional flats with 3 rooms and 35 flats with 4 rooms were added to the region's housing supply. Lastly, the region has 8 flats with 5 rooms and 2 flat with a minimum of six rooms.
Rental properties
Rentals in the region are available at an average monthly price of CHF 1650. Around 25% of all rents on offer are cheaper than or equal to CHF 1317 per month. 75 per cent of average monthly rental prices are CHF 2060 or less (75th percentile).