Demographic data and taxation trends
On average, 838 residents live in Scharans. In the last 3 years, the population has changed by 5.28%.
The tax burden on the population hinges on a variety of factors, including the levels of the various types of taxes (federal, cantonal, local and individual) as well as tax policy and the financial situation of the area. The tax burden currently stands at 10.55%. The average tax rates in Scharans are as follows: 15.54% for unmarried people with no children, 13.76% for a retired couple, 6.58% for couples with two children and 9.51% for a childless couple. Moreover, the tax rate in the region is 90%. The average annual income is CHF 59’415 and the unemployment rate is 0.6%.
Existing flats
Scharans has a total of 509 flats. The housing stock is sub-divided into 24 flats with 1 room, 91 2-room flats, 98 3-room flats and 112 flats with 4 rooms. In addition, there are 101 5-room flats and 83 flats with 6 rooms or more.
Vacancies
Scharans has a vacancy rate of 1.42%. Of the four-room properties, 1.85% are currently empty.
Newly constructed properties
During the previous five years, the number of homes created in Scharans has changed by 19. 2 new three-room flat and 4 further flats with 4 rooms were built. Lastly, the number of larger flats in the pool of housing includes 5 flats with 5 rooms and 8 flats with a minimum of 6 rooms.
Letting
The average cost of flats to let is CHF 1265 per month. Twenty-five per cent of all rents on offer are less expensive than or equivalent to a monthly rent of CHF 872 (25th percentile). Finally, 75 per cent of rents are CHF 1637 or lower.
