Demographic development and taxation
The number of residents in Schelten has changed by 4.14% in the past three years, to 73’333.
The amount of tax imposed on the population is contingent on a variety of factors, such as the levels of the different taxation types (federal, cantonal, municipal and individual) as well as tax policy and the economic situation of the area. The tax rate currently stands at 140.35%. On average, single people without children in Schelten pay 15.25% in tax, retired couples 13.87%, couples with two children 7.21% and married couples with no children 10.14%. Furthermore, the tax charge in the area is 10.84%.
Housing stock
In Schelten, there are a total of 36’254 flats. There are a total of 3890 flats with 2 rooms, 7780 3-room flats and 10’259 flats with 4 rooms. In addition, there are 7704 5-room flats and 5376 flats with 6 or more rooms.
Newly constructed flats
Over the previous five years, 506 new three-room property has been created in Schelten.