Abstract

The population of Valsot has changed by -1.82% in the last 3 years, to 811 inhabitants.

Demographics

Average income totals CHF 65’585. The proportion of university graduates is 17.4%; 20.46% of residents have higher vocational training, and 44.12% have SEK II qualifications. Additionally, 15.88% of residents are currently enrolled in compulsory education. Consequently, this region has high social standards and an educated population. At present, 0.62% of the population is unemployed.

Taxes

The 10.78% is the rate of taxation in the region. However, the individual amount of tax paid differs from person to person and is determined by income, marital status and the overall level of deductions, among other factors. The tax rate for a single person with no children in Valsot is 15.88%. A retired couple (over 65) pays an average of 14.05%, a married couple with two children 6.73% and a couple without children 9.72%.

New construction

The housing stock has changed by 16 in Valsot over the past 5 years. 5 apartments with 2 rooms have also been built. 2 3-room apartments and 2 apartments with 4 rooms were also constructed. The newly constructed apartments include 4 5-room apartments and 3 apartments with a minimum of 6 rooms.

Housing stock

The new construction has contributed to a further increase in the housing supply, and there are now 731 apartments in Valsot. The number of 1-room apartments is 26. In addition, there are 95 apartments with 2 rooms, 147 apartments with 3 rooms and 165 apartments with a full 4 rooms. Finally, 159 5-room apartments and 139 spacious apartments with 6 or more rooms are available in the area.

Vacant apartments

The rate of unoccupied apartments in Valsot is 1.79%. This means that 1.06% of the 2-room apartments, 1.83% of the apartments with 4 rooms and 2.53% of apartments with 5 rooms are presently uninhabited. Apartments with more than 5 rooms have a vacancy rate of 2.36%; of that number, 2.17% are apartments with more than 6 rooms.

Housing market (rental only)

Rent prices for rental properties are, on average, around CHF 1500 per month. Consequently, 25% of all rents on the market are cheaper than or equivalent to a monthly rent of CHF 1450 (25th percentile). Finally, 75% of monthly rents are less than CHF 1630, or are equal to this amount.