Population development and taxation
The current population of Yens is 1498 inhabitants. The population has changed by 0.07% during the previous three years.
The amount of tax levied on the population depends on a variety of factors, such as the levels of the different tax types (federal, cantonal, local and personal) as well as tax policy and the financial situation of the region. The tax rate currently stands at 70%. In Yens, the following average tax rates apply: 19.53% for unmarried people with no children, 17.87% for retired couples, 8.88% for couples with two children and 12.57% for couples without children. The tax charge amounts to 13.71% in the area. Jobless figures are at 1.54% and the average yearly income totals CHF 114'770.
Existing flats
The housing stock in Yens consists of a total of 658 flats. These are divided into 35 1-room flats, 70 2-room flats, 128 flats with 3 rooms and 173 flats with 4 rooms. Additionally, there are 120 5-room flats and 132 flats with 6 rooms or more.
Vacant flats
In Yens, 1.52% of flats are untenanted. For example, 2.86% of all one-room flats, 2.34% of existing three-room flats, 0.58% of the four-room flats and 0.83% of the five-room properties are presently unoccupied.
New builds
During the last five years, 15 flats have been added in Yens. There is 1 1-room property and 0 further flats with 2 rooms. In addition, 1 flats with 3 rooms and 4 flats with 4 rooms have been newly created. Lastly, 5 five-room flats and 4 flats with six rooms or more are waiting for new occupants.
Rentals
The average monthly rent is CHF 2210. Around 25% of all rents on offer are less than or equal to CHF 1600 per month. 75 per cent of average monthly rental prices are CHF 2500 or less (75th percentile).
