Demographic development and taxation
The population of Epsach changed by 3.71% over the past 3 years and totalled 48’511 at the end of this period.
Different types of tax (federal, cantonal, municipal and individual tax) have an effect on the level of tax levied. Other factors include the tax policy or financial situation of the canton or municipality in question, as well as the population's overall income. The current tax charge is 13.97%. The following average tax rates apply in Epsach: 19.8% for unmarried people without children, 18.22% for a married couple on a pension, 9.07% for a married couple with 2 children and 12.81% for a married couple with no children. The taxation rate totals 72.03% in the area. The unemployment rate is 1.24% and the average yearly income is CHF 80’320.
Existing housing
The housing stock in Epsach consists of a total of 21’440 flats. These are divided into 682 1-room flat, 2462 2-room flats, 5004 flats with 3 rooms and 6008 flats with 4 rooms. There are 4489 5-room flats and 2795 flats with 6 or more rooms, too.
Newly constructed properties
In Epsach, 1306 new flats have been added over the last five years. 325 of the properties is a two-room flat. 423 three-room and 313 four-room flat were also added to the region's housing supply.
Rented flats
The average rent per month is CHF 1830. 25% of the available rents are equivalent to or are less than a monthly rent of CHF 1500 (25th percentile). Finally, seventy-five per cent of rents are CHF 2200 or below.