Population data and tax trends
The number of residents in Worb has changed by -0.82%, to 11’526, in the previous three years.
The amount of tax levied on the population hinges on a number of factors, including the levels of the various taxation types (federal, cantonal, municipal and individual) as well as taxation policy and the financial circumstances of the area. The tax burden currently stands at 15.24%. On average, unmarried, childless people in Worb pay 20.11% in tax, married couples on a pension 19.27%, married couples with two children 10.53% and married couples without children 14.73%. The tax rate in the region totals 170%. The unemployment rate is 0.88% and the average yearly income is CHF 71’020.
Housing stock
The existing housing in Worb comprises a total of 5836 flats. The properties comprise 148 flats with 1 room, 649 2-room flats, 1602 3-room flats and 1912 flats with 4 rooms. In addition, there are 1034 5-room flats and 491 flats with 6 rooms or more.
Untenanted flats
A number of flats are also unoccupied. In Worb, for instance, that figure is 0.69%. For example, 2.03% of all one-room flats, 0.62% of flats with two rooms, 0.75% of the existing three-room properties, 0.84% of the flats with four rooms and 0.29% of 5-room flats are vacant at the moment. Finally, 0.41% of flats with 6 or more rooms are also empty. Of these, approximately 0.33% are flats with 5 or more rooms.
New properties
During the past 5 years, 172 flats have been added in Worb. The number of newly built two-room properties amounts to 15. 76 3-room flats and 54 flats with 4 rooms were also added to the supply of properties. Lastly, 21 properties are 5-room flats and 6 flats have at least six rooms.
Rental properties
The average price for flats to let is CHF 1510 per month. 25% of all available rents are less expensive than or equal to a monthly rent of CHF 1330 (25th percentile). Finally, 75% of rents are CHF 1767 or below.
