Demographic data and taxation trends
The population in Rickenbach (ZH) has changed by 2.11% during the last 3 years, to 2850.
The amount of tax levied on the population hinges on a number of factors, including the levels of the different types of taxes (federal, cantonal, local and individual) as well as tax policy and the economic situation of the region. The tax rate is currently 108%. On average, single people without children in Rickenbach (ZH) pay 14.41% in tax, married couples on a pension 13.26%, couples with two children 6.15% and married couples without children 9.18%. In addition, the local tax rate totals 10.06%. The average local income amounts to CHF 80'450 and unemployment is at 0.95%.
Housing stock
The housing stock in Rickenbach (ZH) comprises 1236 flats. There are a total of 20 flats with 1 room, 111 flats with 2 rooms, 195 3-room flats and 337 flats with 4 rooms. In addition to that are 382 5-room flats and 191 flats with 6 or more rooms.
Empty flats
Rickenbach (ZH) has a vacancy rate of 1.22%. This number includes 2.56% of all three-room properties, 2.38% of the 4-room properties and 0.26% of all flats with 5 rooms are presently unoccupied.
Newly constructed flats
Rickenbach (ZH) gained 58 new properties over the previous five years. 12 of the properties have 2 rooms. 19 additional flats with 3 rooms and 15 flats with 4 rooms were added to the local housing supply. In terms of more spacious properties, there are 8 five-room flats and 4 flats with six rooms or more.
Letting
The average cost of flats to let is CHF 1926 per month. 25% of all rents on offer are lower than or equivalent to a monthly rent of CHF 1615 (25th percentile). Monthly rental costs are less than CHF 2460 or equal to this price (75th percentile).