Abstract

The number of inhabitants in Epsach has changed by 3.37%, to 337, in the last 3 years due to population decline.

Population data

On average, residents earn CHF 65’875 per year. Of the population, 0% have a university degree, 31.62% have completed higher vocational education, 39.74% have an SEK II qualification (school-leaving certificate or apprenticeship), 0% are currently completing compulsory schooling and 28.21% of the population provided no information on their highest level of education. The unemployment rate currently stands at 1.48%.

Taxes

The total tax percentage in the region is 15.24%. How much tax individuals pay depends on a number of factors, such as actual income, marital status and the amount of deductions. In Epsach, the tax burden is 20.11% for an unmarried person without children. On average, a married couple on a pension (over 65) pay 19.27%, a married couple with two children 10.53% and a couple with no children 14.73%.

New builds

Over the past 5 years, 2 new apartments have been created in Epsach. 1 new 2-room apartment was among the new builds. In addition, 0 new apartment with 3 rooms and 1 with 4 rooms were built.

Housing stock

Newly constructed dwellings have further expanded the pool of available housing in the region, so that there are now a total of 156 apartments in Epsach. The number of 1-room apartments in the total housing supply is 1. Additionally, there are 14 apartments with 2 rooms, 37 apartments with 3 rooms and 48 apartments with a full 4 rooms. Overall, there are 40 5-room apartments and 16 large apartments with 6 or more rooms.

Property market (rental only)

An average of CHF 1495 is needed to rent a flat. 25% of the available rents are cheaper than or equivalent to a monthly rent of CHF 1250 (25th percentile). And 75% of monthly rents are lower than or equal to CHF 1750 (75th percentile).