Population development and taxation
The population has not changed in Wichtrach during the last 3 years. On the contrary: the number of residents changed by 1.3%, to 4434.
The amount of tax levied on the population hinges on various factors, such as the levels of the different tax types (federal, cantonal, municipal and personal) as well as tax policy and the financial circumstances of the area. The tax burden on the population is currently 14.79%. In Wichtrach, unmarried individuals with no children pay an average of 19.54% tax, a married couple on a pension pays 18.72%, couples with two children pay 10.21% and childless couples pay 14.28%. The taxation rate totals 154% in the region. Jobless figures are at 0.61% and the average annual income is CHF 68’845.
Existing properties
There are 2134 flats in Wichtrach. All in all, there are 78 flats with 1 room, 225 2-room flats, 474 3-room flats and 672 flats with 4 rooms. The number of existing flats also comprises 480 flats with 5 rooms and 205 flats with 6 or more rooms.
Vacancy rates
In Wichtrach, 0.56% of flats are empty. For example, 0% of all flats with one room, 0.89% of two-room flats, 0.63% of flats with 3 rooms, 0.74% of the flats with four rooms and 0.42% of all 5-room properties are presently untenanted.
New flats
Wichtrach changed by 104 new homes in the past 5 years. Of these, 2 are 1-room flats and 10 are 2-room flats. 21 additional flats with 3 rooms and 42 flats with 4 rooms were added to the local supply of housing. Finally, 25 five-room flats and 4 flats with at least six rooms are waiting for new tenants.
Rented flats
Rental properties are offered for an average monthly price of CHF 1600. The 25th percentile is an indicator that 25% of all rental prices are less expensive than or no more than CHF 1360. Three quarters of average monthly rental costs are CHF 1857 or lower (75th percentile).
