Demographic development and taxes
The number of inhabitants in Rapperswil (BE) has changed by 2.19% over the past 3 years, to 2705.
The tax burden placed on the population depends on various factors, such as the levels of the different taxation types (federal, cantonal, local and individual) as well as tax policy and the economic circumstances of the area. The tax rate is currently 168%. The average tax rates in Rapperswil (BE) are as follows: 19.77% for unmarried people with no children, 18.88% for a retired couple, 10.3% for a couple with two children and 14.41% for a couple without children. Additionally, the tax charge is 14.93%. The average annual income is CHF 84'635 and jobless figures are at 0.44%.
Existing properties
The housing stock in Rapperswil (BE) consists of a total of 1296 flats. There are a total of 30 flats with 1 room, 88 flats with 2 rooms, 257 3-room flats and 342 flats with 4 rooms. In addition to that, there are 350 5-room flats and 229 flats with 6 or more rooms.
Vacancy rates
In Rapperswil (BE), 1.16% of flats are empty. For instance, 3.33% of all flats with 1 room, 3.41% of properties with two rooms, 1.56% of the existing 3-room flats, 0.59% of the 4-room properties and 1.15% of five-room properties are presently unoccupied.
New flats
The number of new homes in Rapperswil (BE) amounts to 40. These were constructed during the last five years. 2 of the flats are properties with 2 rooms. Moreover, the locality acquired 3 flats with 3 rooms and 13 4-room flats. 15 flats with 5 rooms and 5 flats with 6 or more rooms were also newly built.
Rented flats
The average cost of flats to let is CHF 1700 per month. One quarter of all rents on offer correspond to or are lower than a monthly rent of CHF 1385. 75% of average monthly rents are CHF 2000 or less (75th percentile).
