Demographic data and tax trends
The population of Rubigen amounts to 2894 people. During the past 3 years, population growth has 0.07%.
The tax burden on the population hinges on a number of factors, such as the levels of the different taxation types (federal, cantonal, local and personal) as well as taxation policy and the economic situation of the region. The tax burden on the population is currently 14.51%. In Rubigen, the following average tax rates apply: 19.18% for childless, unmarried people, 18.37% for retired couples, 10% for married couples with two children and 14% for couples with no children. Furthermore, the region's rate of taxation is 144%. On average, the Swiss earn CHF 73’550 annually and the unemployment rate is 0.62%.
Existing housing
The pool of housing in Rubigen comprises a total of 1439 flats. The properties consist of 36 flats with 1 room, 112 2-room flats, 354 3-room flats and 439 flats with 4 rooms. Added to that are 319 5-room flats and 179 flats with 6 rooms or more.
Vacant flats
In Rubigen, 0.63% of flats are unoccupied. For instance, 0% of all 1-room flats, 0% of the existing 2-room flats, 0.28% of existing flats with three rooms and 0.91% of four-room flats are currently empty. 1.68% of flats with six or more rooms are also presently untenanted. Of these properties, 0.8% are flats with 5 or more rooms.
New builds
In the last five years, 16 flats have been created in Rubigen. 2 of the flats have 2 rooms. Additionally, 6 flats with 3 rooms and 3 flats with 4 rooms were constructed. 2 flats with 5 rooms and 3 flats with a minimum of 6 rooms were also newly built.
Rentals
The average cost of flats to let is CHF 1460 per month. Twenty-five per cent of all available rents are less than or equal to a monthly rent of CHF 1220 (25th percentile). In addition, the 75th percentile is CHF 1710 or lower.
