Demographic development and taxation
The population of Saxeten changed by 5.38% over the past 3 years and totalled 98 at the end of this period.
The amount of tax imposed on the population hinges on various factors, including the levels of the different taxation types (federal, cantonal, local and personal) as well as tax policy and the financial circumstances of the region. The tax rate currently stands at 169%. In Saxeten, unmarried people with no children pay an average of 19.8% tax, married couples on a pension 18.91%, married couple with two children 10.32% and couples with no children 14.44%. In addition, the local tax rate totals 14.96%. The average annual income is CHF 44'535 and the rate of unemployment 5.1%.
Housing stock
There are a total of 119 flats in Saxeten. The housing stock consists of 14 flats with 1 room, 33 2-room flats, 31 3-room flats and 22 flats with 4 rooms. Moreover, there are 14 5-room flats and 5 flats with 6 or more rooms.
Unoccupied flats
Saxeten has a vacant property rate of 0.85%. Consequently, 3.23% of the existing 3-room properties are currently untenanted.
Properties for rent
The average rent for properties to let is CHF 1685 per month. Approximately twenty-five per cent of all rental prices are less than or equivalent to CHF 1225 per month. Three quarters of average monthly rents are CHF 1750 or are lower than this value (75th percentile).