Demographic development and taxation
The population of Bischofszell amounts to 6417 inhabitants. Over a three-year period, there was a population change of 7.42%.
Many types of tax (federal, cantonal, local and individual tax) have an impact on the amount of tax imposed. Additional factors include the tax policy or financial circumstances of the canton or municipality in question, along with the population's overall income. At the moment, the tax charge is 11.47%. On average, unmarried individuals with no children in Bischofszell pay 16.11% in tax, retired couples 14.64%, couples with two children 7.66% and couples without children 10.75%. What's more, the taxation rate is 158%. Furthermore, the average yearly income totals CHF 61'815 and jobless figures are at 1.18%.
Existing properties
The housing stock in Bischofszell encompasses 3287 flats. There are a total of 191 flats with 1 room, 413 flats with 2 rooms, 731 3-room flats and 959 flats with 4 rooms. Additionally, there are 546 5-room flats and 447 flats with 6 or more rooms.
Unoccupied flats
In Bischofszell, 1.31% of flats are untenanted. For example, 2.09% of all flats with 1 room, 2.18% of two-room flats, 2.06% of the flats with 3 rooms, 0.73% of the four-room properties and 0.55% of all five-room properties are presently vacant. 1.12% of flats with six or more rooms are also currently empty. Of these properties, at least 0.81% are flats with five or more rooms.
New buildings
In Bischofszell, 172 new flats have been built during the previous 5 years. 0 flat has one room and 60 flats have 2 rooms. A total of 41 flats with 3 rooms and 53 flats with 4 rooms were created in the locality. 8 flats with 5 rooms and 10 flats with a minimum of 6 rooms were also built recently.
Properties for rent
Rental flats are offered for an average monthly price of CHF 1380. The 25th percentile shows that one quarter of all rental prices are cheaper than or do not exceed CHF 1180. Three quarters of average monthly rental costs are CHF 1620 or below (75th percentile).