Population development and taxes
The number of people living in the Administrative district Oberaargau has changed to 85’482. This corresponds to a change of 2.99%.
Various types of tax (federal, cantonal, local and personal tax) have an influence on the amount of tax levied. Further factors include the taxation policy and financial situation of the canton or municipality in question, along with the population's overall income. Currently, the 15.08%. The following taxes are levied on people in the Administrative district Oberaargau: unmarried individuals with no children pay 19.9%, married couples with no children 14.57%, couples with two children 10.41% and retired people 19.07%. In addition, the area's tax rate is 166.23%. On average, the Swiss earn CHF 63’940 annually and unemployment is at 0.83%.
Existing properties
The total housing stock in the Administrative district Oberaargau amounts to 43’977 flats. In total, there are 1354 flats with 1 room, 4565 2-room flats, 10’529 3-room flats and 13’370 flats with 4 rooms. There are also 8718 5-room flats and 5441 flats with 6 or more rooms.
Untenanted flats
If we consider empty flats, the share comes to 2.03%. For instance, 2.67% of all flats with 1 room, 2.53% of properties with 2 rooms, 2.65% of the 3-room flats, 2.1% of the flats with 4 rooms and 1.3% of existing flats with 5 rooms are currently unoccupied.
New flats
New homes were also created in the Administrative district Oberaargau. During the last five years, 1671 new flats have been added. Of these, 52 are flats with one room and 244 are 2-room flats. 442 3-room flats and 531 flats with 4 rooms were also added to the supply of properties. Finally, 297 flats have five rooms and 105 flats have at least 6 rooms.
Rentals
The average rent for a flat in the area is CHF 1395. A quarter of all rents on offer are equal to or are less than a monthly rent of CHF 1150. Seventy-five per cent of average monthly rents are CHF 1655 or less (75th percentile).