Population development and taxation
The population of Weinfelden totals 12'504 inhabitants. Over a three-year period, there was a population change of 7.05%.
Different types of tax (federal, cantonal, municipal and individual tax) have an effect on the amount of tax imposed. Other factors include the tax policy or fiscal circumstances of the canton or municipality in question, as well as the income level of the residents. Currently, the tax burden is 10.86%. On average, childless, single people in Weinfelden pay 15.28% in tax, retired, married couples 13.9%, couples with 2 children 7.23% and married couples with no children 10.17%. Moreover, the tax rate in the region is 141%. Jobless figures are at 1.06% and the average annual income amounts to CHF 70'570.
Existing properties
Weinfelden has a total of 6222 flats. The total number of properties encompasses 169 flats with 1 room, 716 2-room flats, 1506 flats with 3 rooms and 2045 flats with 4 rooms. Furthermore, there are 1109 5-room flats and 677 flats with 6 or more rooms.
Vacant flats
A number of flats are also unoccupied. In Weinfelden, for example, that figure is 1.42%. For instance, 0.59% of all flats with one room, 1.26% of the existing flats with two rooms, 1.6% of the 3-room flats, 1.67% of the flats with four rooms and 1.36% of all 5-room properties are currently untenanted.
Newly built properties
In Weinfelden, 387 homes were added within the previous five years. 3 property has one room and 74 flats have two rooms. Additionally, 123 flats with 3 rooms and 127 flats with 4 rooms have been newly constructed. Finally, the number of large flats in the region's pool of housing comprises 42 flats with 5 rooms and 18 flats with at least 6 rooms.
Rental properties
The average monthly rent in the region is CHF 1510. Twenty-five per cent of all rents on offer are equal to or are below a monthly rent of CHF 1280. In addition, the 75th percentile is CHF 1880 or below.
