Demographic data and taxation trends
Vaulruz recorded a population change of 3.76% over the last 3 years. The most recent number of people living in the area is 1130.
The amount of tax imposed depends on a range of aspects. On the one hand, the income of the population plays a part, as higher incomes generally result in more taxes. On the other hand, the rates of the separate types of tax (federal, cantonal, communal and individual tax) also affect the level of taxation. Other factors may include the tax policy and financial circumstances of the canton or municipality in question. The work and services that are financed by tax revenue can additionally have an impact on the tax burden. Currently, the tax rate is 79%. In Vaulruz, unmarried people with no children pay an average of 19.24% tax, retired married couples pay 17.21%, a married couple with two children pays 9.38% and couples with no children pay 12.84%. Additionally, the tax charge in the area totals 13.74%. Moreover, the average yearly income is CHF 67'925 and unemployment is at 1.15%.
Housing stock
The number of flats in Vaulruz amounts to 514. There are a total of 11 flats with 1 room, 56 flats with 2 rooms, 139 3-room flats and 171 flats with 4 rooms. Furthermore, there are 78 5-room flats and 59 flats with 6 rooms or more.
Vacancy rates
Vaulruz has a vacant property rate of 0.58%. For instance, 9.09% of all flats with 1 room, 0% of properties with 2 rooms, 0% of 3-room properties, 0.58% of 4-room flats and 0% of all five-room properties are presently vacant. If we consider 6-room properties, we find a rate of vacancy of 1.69%.
New builds
The number of new homes in Vaulruz amounts to 23. These were built during the past five years. 3 of these newly built properties are two-room flats. A total of 9 flats with 3 rooms and 8 flats with four rooms were built in the locality. 1 new flat with 5 rooms was also constructed in the area.
Letting
The average rent per month is CHF 1490. Twenty-five per cent of all rents on offer are equivalent to or are below a monthly rent of CHF 1160. Monthly rental costs are below CHF 1690 or equivalent to this price (75th percentile).
