The number of residents in Worb has changed by 4.99%, to 42'592, in the previous three years. The amount of tax levied on the population hinges on a number of factors, including the levels of the various taxation types (federal, cantonal, municipal and individual) as well as taxation policy and the financial circumstances of the area. The tax burden currently stands at 11.08%. On average, unmarried, childless people in Worb pay 15.97% in tax, married couples on a pension 14.21%, married couples with two children 7.02% and married couples without children 10.45%. The tax rate in the region totals 111%. The unemployment rate is 1.15% and the average yearly income is CHF 66'710.
The existing housing in Worb comprises a total of 21'088 flats. The properties comprise 912 flats with 1 room, 2989 2-room flats, 4443 3-room flats and 5504 flats with 4 rooms. In addition, there are 4016 5-room flats and 3224 flats with 6 rooms or more.
A number of flats are also unoccupied. In Worb, for instance, that figure is 0.86%. For example, 2.32% of all one-room flats, 1.21% of flats with two rooms, 0.79% of the existing three-room properties, 0.62% of the flats with four rooms and 0.75% of 5-room flats are vacant at the moment. Finally, 0.78% of flats with 6 or more rooms are also empty. Of these, approximately 0.76% are flats with 5 or more rooms.
During the past 5 years, 1274 flats have been added in Worb. The number of newly built two-room properties amounts to 279. 358 3-room flats and 388 flats with 4 rooms were also added to the supply of properties. Lastly, 124 properties are 5-room flats and 74 flats have at least six rooms.
The average price for flats to let is CHF 1517 per month. 25% of all available rents are less expensive than or equal to a monthly rent of CHF 1268 (25th percentile). Finally, 75% of rents are CHF 1817 or below.
