Overview

The number of residents in Buchs (SG) has changed to 13’931 in the past 3 years. This is a population change of 6.73%.

Demographic data

The average annual income level is CHF 65’770. A total of 19.33% of the population have a university degree, 12.58% have completed higher vocational education, 45.43% of the population have an SEK II qualification (school-leaving certificate or apprenticeship) and 22.67% of residents are currently completing compulsory schooling. According to the data, this area has high social standards and an educated population. At the time of reporting, 1.23% of the population is unemployed.

Taxes

The total tax rate in the region is 11.51%. The actual amount of tax individuals pay is based on various factors, including actual income, marital status and the total amount of deductions. Retired, married couples (over 65) pay an average of 14.73% tax in Buchs (SG), couples with two children 7.35% and childless married couples 10.86%. The tax percentage for a single person without children is 16.47%.

New buildings

The housing available in Buchs (SG) has changed by 406 apartments over the last 5 years. 34 of the new apartments are 1-room apartments, which are perfect for people living alone. 96 of the new builds are also 2-room apartments. With 86 new 3-room apartments and 140 4-room apartments, the residential area is ideal for families. 38 apartments with 5 rooms and 12 apartments with 6 or more rooms have been added to the supply on the housing market.

Housing stock

The new builds have contributed to an additional increase in the housing supply, and there are now 6729 apartments in Buchs (SG). There are 373 1-room apartments available on the housing market. Additionally, there are 992 apartments with 2 rooms, 1668 apartments with 3 rooms and 1984 apartments with 4 rooms. A total of 993 5-room apartments and 719 spacious apartments with 6 or more rooms are also available in the region.

Empty apartments

In Buchs (SG), 2.02% of apartments are empty. Of this figure, 8.31% of 1-room apartments, 1.71% of the 2-room apartments, 1.68% of the apartments with 3 rooms, 1.56% of the 4-room apartments and 1.81% of 5-room apartments are vacant. Apartments with more than 5 rooms have a vacancy rate of 1.69%; 1.53% of this total pertains to apartments with more than 6 rooms.

Property market (letting only)

Rental properties are offered at an average rent of CHF 1510 per month. 25% of the available rents are lower than or equivalent to a monthly rent of CHF 1287 (25th percentile). Monthly rents are below CHF 1812 (75th percentile), or they are equal to this average price.