Synopsis

The number of inhabitants in Werthenstein has changed by 3.48%, to 2199, in the past 3 years as a result of population decline.

Demographics

On average, residents earn CHF 57’090 annually. In the region, 5.88% of the population have a university degree, 13.28% of residents have completed higher vocational education, 56.78% have an SEK II qualification (school-leaving certificate or apprenticeship) and 24.07% are currently enrolled in compulsory education. The area is highly regarded due to its high social standards and educated population. 0.64% of the population is currently unemployed.

Taxes

The total 12.22% in the region is 12.22%. The actual amount of tax individuals pay is based on a range of factors, including specific income, marital status and the total amount of deductions. In Werthenstein, the rate of taxation is 16.57% for a single person with no children. On average, a married couple on a pension (over 65) pay 16.01%, a married couple with two children 7.89% and a couple without children 11.42%.

New buildings

The 66 new apartments have been built in Werthenstein over the last 5 years. 13 apartments with 2 rooms have also been created. A total of 22 new 3-room apartments and 17 4-room apartments were constructed. The newly constructed accommodation includes 8 5-room apartments and 6 apartments with a minimum of 6 rooms.

Housing stock

The new buildings have contributed to a further expansion of the housing stock, and there are now 987 apartments in Werthenstein. In terms of 1-room apartments, a total of 15 properties are on the market. Additionally, there are 90 apartments with 2 rooms, 199 apartments with 3 rooms and 315 apartments with 4 rooms. The stock of very large properties with 5 rooms includes 202 apartments, and there are 166 apartments with a minimum of 6 rooms.

Vacant apartments

The 1.83% of apartments in Werthenstein are empty. Of this number, 3.33% of the apartments with 2 rooms, 3.54% of all 3-room apartments, 2.24% of apartments with 4 rooms and 0.5% of apartments with 5 rooms are currently uninhabited. The vacancy rate for apartments with more than 5 rooms is 0%; 0% of those unoccupied properties are apartments with at least 6 rooms.

Property market (rental only)

Rental properties are offered for prices averaging around 1600 CHF per month. 25% of all available rents are below a monthly rent of 1300 CHF, or they are equal to this amount (25th percentile). 75% of monthly rents are cheaper than 1800 CHF (75th percentile), or they are equivalent to this average price.