Demographic development and taxes
On average, 3723 people live in Reichenbach im Kandertal. Over the last three years, the population has changed by 2.34%.
Various types of tax (federal, cantonal, municipal and personal tax) have an influence on the amount of tax imposed. Additional factors include the taxation policy and financial circumstances of the respective canton or municipality, as well as the income level of the residents. The current tax burden is 15.43%. The tax rate for unmarried people with no children in Reichenbach im Kandertal is 20.37%, for a married couple on a pension 19.5%, for a married couple with two children 10.67% and for a married couple without children 14.92%. Additionally, the tax rate is 177%. Furthermore, the average annual income amounts to CHF 60’705 and unemployment is at 0.43%.
Housing stock
The existing housing in Reichenbach im Kandertal comprises a total of 2600 flats. The housing stock comprises 215 flats with 1 room, 516 2-room flats, 703 3-room flats and 602 flats with 4 rooms. There are 359 5-room flats and 205 flats with 6 or more rooms, as well.
Vacancy rates
In Reichenbach im Kandertal, 0.31% of flats are unoccupied. For example, 0.2% of all flats with 2 rooms, 0.29% of existing three-room properties and 0.17% of the 4-room properties are presently untenanted. Finally, 1.49% of flats with more than six rooms are also empty. Of these properties, 0.28% are flats with a minimum of 5 rooms.
New buildings
The number of new homes in Reichenbach im Kandertal totals 69. They were created within the past five years. 1 flat has one room and 19 flats have 2 rooms. In addition, 21 flats with 3 rooms and 15 flats with 4 rooms were built. When it comes to larger properties, there are 10 five-room flats and 3 flats with 6 rooms or more.
Rented flats
Rental properties are available at an average monthly price of CHF 1350. 25% of all rents on offer are equivalent to or are less than a monthly rent of CHF 1000. In addition, the 75th percentile is CHF 1600 or below.