Demographic development and taxation
There are currently 14’974 people living in Walperswil, which is equivalent to a change of 4.88% in comparison to the previous three years.
The taxation rate in the area stands at 118.89%. This depends on many factors, including the taxation policy of the region or the income of the respective population. In Walperswil, the following average tax rates are levied: 19.78% for single people without children, 17.21% for retired, married couples, 6.55% for married couples with 2 children and 11.52% for couples with no children. In addition, the region's tax charge amounts to 12.6%. The average income totals CHF 57’820 and jobless figures are at 1.52%.
Existing flats
In Walperswil, there are a total of 8437 flats. These are divided into 392 1-room flats, 1237 2-room flats, 2275 flats with 3 rooms and 2556 flats with 4 rooms. Additionally, there are 1379 5-room flats and 598 flats with 6 rooms or more.
Vacancy rates
The proportion of vacant flats is 2.09% in Walperswil. For example, 3.11% of all two-room flats, 2.54% of all three-room properties, 1.7% of the four-room flats and 0.66% of existing flats with five rooms are presently empty. Finally, properties with 6 rooms have a vacancy rate of 1.35%.
Newly built properties
In Walperswil, 466 homes have been created in the last five years. 81 of the properties is a flat with two rooms. In addition, 126 new 3-room flat and 144 flats with four rooms were constructed. These newly created properties also include 30 flat with a minimum of 6 rooms and 71 5-room flats.
Rental properties
The average rent for a flat in the region is CHF 1330. 25 per cent of all rents on offer are equal to or are less than a monthly rent of CHF 1050. 75 per cent of average monthly rental costs are CHF 1550 or below (75th percentile).