Demographic data and taxation trends
Wauwil recorded a population change of 7.47% during the past 3 years. The current number of residents is 2660.
The rate of tax hinges on a range of aspects. On the one hand, the population's overall income plays a part, as higher incomes generally mean more taxes. On the other hand, the rates of the various types of tax (federal, cantonal, communal and individual tax) also impact the amount of tax. Further factors can include the taxation policy and financial situation of the respective canton or municipality. The work and services that are financed by tax revenue can additionally affect the tax burden. At the moment, the tax charge is 11.31%. In Wauwil, single people without children pay an average of 15.95% tax, a retired couple pays 15.14%, couples with two children pay 6.84% and couples without children pay 10.56%. Furthermore, the taxation rate totals 205%. The average income amounts to CHF 69'165 and unemployment is at 0.86%.
Housing stock
The number of flats in Wauwil comes to 1190. There are a total of 35 flats with 1 room, 110 flats with 2 rooms, 254 3-room flats and 420 flats with 4 rooms. Additionally, there are 238 5-room flats and 133 flats with 6 rooms or more.
Empty flats
A number of flats are also unoccupied. In Wauwil, for instance, that figure is 0.76%. For example, 2.86% of all one-room flats, 0% of the existing 2-room flats, 0.79% of all three-room properties, 1.43% of the 4-room flats and 0% of 5-room properties are vacant at the moment. Last but not least, 0% of flats with 6 rooms are untenanted.
New properties
In Wauwil, 210 homes have been added within the previous five years. The number of flats with 1 room amounts to 3, the number of 2-room properties to 39. A total of 67 flats with 3 rooms and 70 flats with 4 rooms were created in the locality. The local supply of housing also encompasses 20 five-room flats and 11 flats with at least 6 rooms.
Rented flats
Rental properties are offered for an average monthly price of CHF 1720. At the same time, 25 per cent of rental prices are lower than or do not exceed CHF 1450 per month (25th percentile). Monthly rents are less than CHF 2000 (75th percentile) or equal to exactly this average price.