Demographic development and taxes
The number of residents in Riggisberg has changed by 3.11% over the last 3 years, to 3184.
The tax burden on the population hinges on a variety of factors, such as the levels of the different taxation types (federal, cantonal, municipal and individual) as well as taxation policy and the financial circumstances of the region. The tax rate is currently 180%. The contingent of unmarried people without children in Riggisberg pays 20.2% in tax, couples on a pension 19.29%, couples with two children 10.54% and childless couples 14.74%. Additionally, the tax charge in the region amounts to 15.26%. Furthermore, the average annual income totals CHF 65'240 and jobless figures are at 0.28%.
Existing housing
The number of flats in Riggisberg comes to 1655. There are a total of 128 flats with 1 room, 161 flats with 2 rooms, 379 3-room flats and 469 flats with 4 rooms. In addition, there are 338 5-room flats and 180 flats with 6 rooms or more.
Vacancies
Certain properties are also untenanted. In Riggisberg, for example, that figure is 1.16%. For instance, 1.25% of all flats with two rooms, 1.33% of the flats with three rooms, 2.15% of the four-room flats and 0.6% of five-room flats are presently vacant. 0% of flats with six or more rooms are also currently unoccupied. Of these properties, at least 0.39% are flats with a minimum of 5 rooms.
Newly built flats
In Riggisberg, 65 new homes have been constructed in the previous five years. The number of flats with one room comes to 6, the number of 2-room properties to 10. Moreover, the area acquired 13 flats with 3 rooms and 17 4-room flats. Lastly, 9 five-room flats and 10 flats with 6 or more rooms are ready for new tenants.
Rentals
The average rent for a property in the region is CHF 1600. At the same time, one quarter of rents are less than or equivalent to CHF 1335 per month (25th percentile). In addition, the 75th percentile is CHF 1860 or lower.
