Synopsis

The population of Heimiswil has changed by -0.06% in the past 3 years, to 1631 inhabitants.

Demographic data

Average income totals CHF 60’575. Of the population, 8.63% have a university degree, 23.27% have completed higher vocational training, 52.37% have an SEK II qualification (school-leaving certificate or apprenticeship) and 15.65% are currently completing compulsory schooling. Consequently, the region has high social standards. Approximately 0.49% of the population is presently unemployed.

Taxes

The tax burden is 15.63%. The actual tax rate differs from person to person and is based on aspects such as current income, marital status and the total amount of deductions. In Heimiswil, single people without children pay an average of 20.62% tax, a married couple on a pension pays 19.74%, a married couple with two children pays 10.82% and a childless couple pays 15.12%.

New buildings

Heimiswil has registered the construction of 9 new apartments over the last 5 years. In terms of 2-room apartments, 0 new units have been constructed. 1 further apartment with 4 rooms was built, which is perfect for families. 3 apartments with 5 rooms and 5 apartments with a minimum of 6 rooms have been added to the supply on the housing market.

Housing stock

The new construction has contributed to an additional increase in the housing supply, and there are now 788 apartments in Heimiswil. As for 1-room apartments, a total of 20 properties are on the market. In addition, there are 57 apartments with 2 rooms, 186 apartments with 3 rooms and 231 apartments with 4 rooms. Finally, the supply of 5-room properties comprises 142 apartments, and there are also 152 large apartments with a minimum of 6 rooms.

Empty apartments

The rate of apartment vacancies in Heimiswil is 2.18%. This means that 10% of the 1-room apartments, 1.79% of all apartments with 2 rooms, 3.8% of the apartments with 3 rooms, 2.18% of 4-room apartments and 1.42% of 5-room apartments are unoccupied. 6-room apartments have a vacancy rate of 0%.

Property market (letting only)

The average rent for properties in the area is CHF 1260. 25% of all rents on offer are below a monthly rent of CHF 1100, or they are equal to this amount (25th percentile). 75% of monthly rents are lower than CHF 1600 (75th percentile), or they are equivalent to this average price.