Demographic development and taxation
The population in Hauptwil-Gottshaus has changed by 3.04% in the past 3 years, to 2104.
The amount of tax imposed on the population is contingent on a variety of factors, such as the levels of the various types of taxes (federal, cantonal, municipal and individual) as well as tax policy and the financial circumstances of the area. The tax rate currently stands at 145%. The following average tax rates are in place in Hauptwil-Gottshaus: 15.48% for unmarried people with no children, 14.07% for a couple on a pension, 7.33% for a couple with two children and 10.31% for a childless couple. Moreover, the tax charge in the area amounts to 11.01%. Unemployment is at 0.76% and the average yearly income is CHF 67'440.
Housing stock
Hauptwil-Gottshaus has a total of 977 flats. These are broken down as follows: 18 1-room flats, 88 2-room flats, 186 flats with 3 rooms and 228 flats with 4 rooms. In addition to that are 235 5-room flats and 222 flats with 6 rooms or more.
Empty flats
In Hauptwil-Gottshaus, 1.33% of flats are unoccupied. For instance, 5.56% of all flats with one room, 2.27% of flats with two rooms, 1.62% of existing flats with three rooms and 1.32% of the 4-room flats are currently untenanted. 1.36% of flats with more than 6 rooms are also presently vacant. Of these properties, 0.43% are flats with a minimum of 5 rooms.
Newly constructed flats
During the last five years, 46 new homes have been built in Hauptwil-Gottshaus. Of these properties, 2 flats have 2 rooms. Additionally, 6 flats with 3 rooms and 30 flats with 4 rooms were created. Lastly, the number of larger flats in the region's pool of housing includes 5 flats with 5 rooms and 3 flats with at least six rooms.
Properties to let
Rentals in the region are offered at an average monthly price of CHF 1487. Approximately one quarter of all available rents are lower than or equal to CHF 1154 per month. Monthly rents are below CHF 1690 (75th percentile) or correspond to precisely this average price.