Demographic development and taxes
Würenlingen recorded a population change of 6.52% during the past 3 years. The current number of people living in the area is 5262.
The amount of taxation is contingent on a range of aspects. On the one hand, the population's overall income plays a part, as higher incomes generally result in more taxes. On the other hand, the rates of the different types of tax (federal, cantonal, communal and personal tax) also influence the level of taxation. Additional factors can include the tax policy and fiscal situation of the respective canton or municipality. The jobs and services that have to be financed by tax revenue can additionally influence the tax burden. Currently, the tax rate is 100%. In Würenlingen, the following average tax rates are in place: 15.53% for unmarried people without children, 13.66% for retired, married couples, 6.9% for married couples with 2 children and 9.85% for married couples without children. Additionally, the tax charge is 10.7%. The average yearly income is CHF 73'645 and the unemployment rate 1.65%.
Housing stock
The existing housing in Würenlingen consists of 2317 flats. These are broken down as follows: 75 1-room flats, 218 2-room flats, 430 flats with 3 rooms and 775 flats with 4 rooms. Moreover, there are 555 5-room flats and 264 flats with 6 rooms or more.
Vacancies
The proportion of unoccupied flats is 0.92% in Würenlingen. For instance, 1.35% of flats with one room, 1.85% of the existing two-room flats, 1.64% of all three-room properties, 0.65% of the four-room properties and 0.55% of the five-room flats are presently vacant. The percentage of empty flats with more than six rooms is 0.38%. Of these properties, 0.49% are flats with at least 5 rooms.
New builds
During the previous 5 years, the number of homes created in Würenlingen has changed by 162. This encompasses 28 flats with just 1 room and 30 flats with two rooms. The number of medium-sized flats also comprises 32 flats with three rooms and 57 four-room flats. Finally, the number of large flats in the local housing pool includes 8 flats with 5 rooms and 7 flats with a minimum of 6 rooms.
Rental properties
The average monthly rent in the region is CHF 1750. At the same time, 25 per cent of rental prices are less than or equivalent to CHF 1400 per month (25th percentile). Three quarters of average monthly rents are CHF 2100 or below (75th percentile).