Abstract

Fischenthal is a very attractive residential area. In the past 3 years, the population has changed to 2625, which amounts to a population change of 4.96%.

Demographic data

Average income totals CHF 68’280. In the region, 9.99% of the population have a university degree, 19.98% of residents have completed higher vocational education, 51.57% have an SEK II qualification (school-leaving certificate or apprenticeship) and 18.5% are currently in compulsory education. The region is highly regarded thanks to its high social standards and educated population. 0.72% of the population is currently unemployed.

Taxes

The overall tax percentage is 10.67%. This varies on an individual basis and is determined by income, marital status and the amount of deductions, among other factors. In Fischenthal, the tax burden is 15.23% for a childless, single person. On average, a married couple on a pension (over 65) pay 14.02%, a married couple with two children 6.55% and a couple without children 9.76%.

New buildings

In the last 5 years, 94 new apartments have been constructed in Fischenthal. An additional 1 1-room apartment was built. Additional 2-room apartments have also been created; 16 apartments of this type were added in total. 26 3-room apartments and 25 apartments with 4 rooms were additionally built. For people looking for larger accommodation, 11 5-room apartments and 15 apartments with at least 6 rooms have been created.

Housing stock

The newly constructed buildings have created more living space in the area. There are a total of 1263 apartments in Fischenthal. One-room properties make up a total of 31 apartments in the region. In addition, there are 123 apartments with 2 rooms, 217 apartments with 3 rooms and 365 apartments with 4 rooms. A total of 321 5-room apartments and 206 spacious apartments with 6 or more rooms are also available on the market.

Vacant apartments

There is a 1.35% vacancy rate in Fischenthal. This means that 16.13% of the 1-room apartments, 1.64% of apartments with 2 rooms, 1.39% of apartments with 3 rooms, 0.83% of apartments with 4 rooms and 0.94% of all 5-room apartments are currently empty. Apartments with more than 5 rooms have a vacancy rate of 0.76%; 0.49% of this total applies to apartments with more than 6 rooms.

Housing market (letting only)

The average rent for a property is CHF 1600. A quarter of all rents on the market are less than or equal to a monthly rent of CHF 1350 (25th percentile). Monthly rents are less than CHF 1950 (75th percentile), or they are equivalent to this average price.