Population data and taxation trends
With population development of 0.4%, 3278 inhabitants currently reside in Rüegsau.
The rate of tax imposed hinges on various aspects. On the one hand, the population's income level plays a role, as larger incomes usually mean higher taxes. On the other hand, the rates of the different types of tax (federal, cantonal, communal and personal tax) additionally affect the amount of tax. Other factors might include the tax policy or fiscal situation of the respective canton or municipality. The jobs and services that need to be financed by tax revenue can also have an impact on the tax burden. The current tax burden is 15.49%. In Rüegsau, the following average tax rates are in place: 20.44% for single people without children, 19.57% for married couples on a pension, 10.72% for couples with 2 children and 14.98% for childless couples. Additionally, the rate of taxation in the region amounts to 179%. Unemployment is at 0.52% and the average yearly income is CHF 61’000.
Housing stock
The number of flats in Rüegsau totals 1689. There are a total of 46 flats with 1 room, 144 flats with 2 rooms, 449 3-room flats and 496 flats with 4 rooms. In addition, there are 315 5-room flats and 239 flats with 6 or more rooms.
Vacancies
In Rüegsau, 0.89% of flats are unoccupied. For instance, 1.39% of all flats with 2 rooms, 0.45% of the flats with 3 rooms, 1.21% of the 4-room flats and 0.64% of all 5-room properties are currently vacant. Finally, 0.42% of flats with more than 6 rooms are also untenanted. Of these properties, 0.54% are flats with a minimum of five rooms.
New flats
In Rüegsau, 25 homes were added in the previous 5 years. 0 flats have one room and 0 have two rooms. The number of moderately sized flats also encompasses 8 flats with three rooms and 9 four-room flats. When it comes to more spacious properties, there are 6 five-room flats and 2 flats with a minimum of 6 rooms.
Rentals
The average rent per month is CHF 1355. Around 25 per cent of all rental prices are lower than or equivalent to CHF 1100 per month. Seventy-five per cent of average monthly rents are less than CHF 1665 (75th percentile) or correspond to precisely this value.
