Abstract

The District of Wasseramt is a sought-after residential region. In the past 3 years, the number of residents has changed to 55’236, which is a population increase of 4.32%.

Demographic data

Average income totals CHF 66’210. 10.56% of the population have a university degree, 18.43% have completed higher vocational training, 48.76% have an SEK II qualification (school-leaving certificate or apprenticeship), 22.13% of residents are currently in compulsory education and 0.13% of the population did not indicate their highest level of education. The residential area is characterised by high social standards and an educated population. Approximately 1.25% of the population is currently unemployed.

Taxes

The rate of taxation is 14.09%. The actual percentage of tax paid differs from person to person and is based on factors including specific income, marital status and the amount of deductions. On average, a retired couple pays 17.73% and a married couple with no children pays 13.48%. Married couples with two children pay an average of 9.47% and the tax rate for a childless, single person is 19.6%.

New builds

With a total of 27’303 apartments, the District of Wasseramt has seen additional housing created over the last 2079 years. Of these newly constructed apartments, 44 are 1-room apartments, which are particularly suitable for people living alone. 451 of the new builds are also 2-room apartments. The 677 3-room apartments and 622 4-room apartments are also particularly attractive for families. There are also 222 5-room apartments and 63 apartments with at least 6 rooms to choose from.

Housing stock

Thanks to the newly built dwellings, the housing stock in the District of Wasseramt has expanded and there are now a total of 27’303 apartments. The overall number of 1-room apartments amounts to 673. In addition, there are 2830 apartments with 2 rooms, 7084 apartments with 3 rooms and 8554 4-room apartments. Finally, 5302 5-room apartments and 2860 spacious apartments with a minimum of 6 rooms are available in the region.

Vacant apartments

In the District of Wasseramt, there is a 2.29% vacancy rate for apartments. Of this number, 3.28% of 1-room apartments, 3.11% of apartments with 2 rooms, 3.75% of all 3-room apartments, 1.9% of the 4-room apartments and 1.1% of the 5-room apartments are currently unoccupied. The vacancy rate for apartments with more than 5 rooms is 1.06%; 0.98% of those empty properties are apartments with a minimum of 6 rooms.

Housing market (letting only)

Rental properties are offered at an average rent of CHF 1385 per month. 25% of the rents on offer are less than or equal to a monthly rent of CHF 1164 (25th percentile). Monthly rents are lower than CHF 1650 (75th percentile), or they are equivalent to this average price.