Population development and taxation
The population of Wangen an der Aare totals 2920 people. Over a 3-year period, there was a population change of 4.66%.
The level of tax levied is influenced by the different types of tax (federal, cantonal, local and personal tax), as well as by tax policy and the fiscal situation of the respective canton or municipality. The current tax rate is 163%. On average, single people with no children in Wangen an der Aare pay 19.59% in tax, retired couples 18.71%, couples with 2 children 10.2% and childless couples 14.27%. Moreover, the tax rate in the area is 14.79%. The average local income amounts to CHF 67'800 and unemployment is at 1.3%.
Housing stock
Wangen an der Aare has a total of 1522 flats. These are broken down as follows: 60 1-room flats, 181 2-room flats, 354 flats with 3 rooms and 505 flats with 4 rooms. There are additionally 271 5-room flats and 151 flats with 6 or more rooms.
Vacant flats
The vacancy rate in Wangen an der Aare is 1.97%. For instance, 3.33% of all 1-room flats, 4.97% of the existing flats with 2 rooms, 3.68% of the three-room flats, 1.19% of the four-room flats and 0% of all 5-room properties are presently untenanted. Finally, flats with 6 rooms have a vacancy rate of 0%.
Newly built properties
Over the past five years, 54 flats have been created in Wangen an der Aare. The number of newly built two-room properties comes to 9. A total of 17 flats with three rooms and 18 flats with four rooms were constructed in the community. Lastly, 10 new flats with 5 rooms were also added to the housing stock.
Letting
The average rent for a flat in the region is CHF 1417. 25% of the rents offered are equivalent to or are less than a monthly rent of CHF 1198 (25th percentile). Monthly rental costs are below CHF 1690 or equal to this price (75th percentile).
