Demographic data and tax trends
With population growth of -0.54%, 6775 inhabitants currently live in Schwarzenburg.
The amount of taxation is determined by a range of aspects. The population's overall income plays a part here, as do the rates of the separate types of tax (federal, cantonal, local and individual tax). The tax rate in the region currently amounts to 186%. In Schwarzenburg, single people with no children pay an average of 20.69% tax, retired couples 19.81%, couple with two children 10.86% and couples with no children 15.17%. The tax charge in the region totals 15.69%. Jobless figures are at 0.38% and the average yearly income is CHF 62’510.
Housing stock
The number of flats in Schwarzenburg comes to 3540. There are a total of 123 flats with 1 room, 390 flats with 2 rooms, 833 3-room flats and 1115 flats with 4 rooms. In addition, there are 699 5-room flats and 380 flats with 6 rooms or more.
Vacant flats
In Schwarzenburg, 0.37% of flats are empty. For example, 0% of all flats with 1 room, 0.51% of the existing 2-room flats, 0.72% of the 3-room flats, 0.18% of the four-room flats and 0.14% of existing 5-room flats are presently unoccupied.
New properties
During the last 5 years, 56 new homes have been built in Schwarzenburg. The area has 2 flats with 1 room and 3 2-room flats. Additionally, the region acquired 13 flats with 3 rooms and 30 4-room flats. The local housing supply also encompasses 6 flats with five rooms and 2 flats with a minimum of six rooms.
Rentals
Properties to let are offered for an average monthly price of CHF 1450. The 25th percentile means that one quarter of all rental prices are below or equal to CHF 1250. 75 per cent of average monthly rents are CHF 1711 or less (75th percentile).
