Population data and taxation trends
The 1644 inhabitants reside in Biberstein. This is equivalent to a change of 3.53% within 3 years.
The amount of tax levied is contingent on a number of factors. On the one hand, the income of the population has an impact, as higher incomes generally result in more taxes. On the other hand, the rates of the various types of tax (federal, cantonal, local and personal tax) additionally affect the amount of tax. Other factors may include the tax policy or financial situation of the canton or municipality in question. The work and services that have to be financed by tax revenue can also impact the tax burden. The current tax rate is 92%. On average, unmarried, childless people in Biberstein pay 15.26% in tax, retired couples 13.52%, married couples with 2 children 7.3% and couples with no children 9.76%. In addition, the local tax rate is 10.75%. On average, the Swiss earn CHF 94’810 annually and unemployment is at 0.55%.
Housing stock
The housing stock in Biberstein comprises 805 flats. There are a total of 15 flats with 1 room, 41 flats with 2 rooms, 149 3-room flats and 223 flats with 4 rooms. Moreover, there are 259 5-room flats and 118 flats with 6 rooms or more.
Vacant flats
Some flats are also unoccupied. In Biberstein, for example, that figure is 1.86%. For instance, 0% of all flats with 2 rooms, 4.7% of three-room properties, 0.9% of the 4-room flats and 1.93% of existing 5-room flats are currently untenanted. Additionally, properties with six rooms have a rate of vacancy of 0.85%.
New properties
During the previous 5 years, 47 flats have been created in Biberstein. 3 of the flats are properties with two rooms. 7 3-room flats and 25 flats with 4 rooms were also added to the housing supply. Local housing stock also encompasses 6 flats with five rooms and 6 flats with at least 6 rooms.
Rental properties
The average monthly rent is CHF 1767. 25% of the rents on offer are equivalent to or are lower than a monthly rent of CHF 1500 (25th percentile). Monthly rental costs are below CHF 2287 or equivalent to this value (75th percentile).