BernZIP 3652• District Thun
Living in Biel/Bienne
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Biel/Bienne (Bern). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
4’400
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’339
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
254.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 750
2 Rooms
CHF 977
3 Rooms
CHF 1’339
4 Rooms
CHF 1’714
5+ Rooms
CHF 2’169
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+38.9% (+CHF 375)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
137.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
254.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 14’732
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 17’526
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
2’112
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
New Construction (last year)
17
Homeownership Rate
41.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
4’400
Population Density
1’128 per km²
Population Growth
+0.60%
Foreign Nationals
13.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
19.0%
20–39 years
27.0%
40–64 years
35.0%
65+ years
19.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Nidau
1.40 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’455+CHF 116
Taxes
271.00%+17.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Leubringen
1.70 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
256.00%+2.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Port
2.30 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
274.00%+20.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Ipsach
2.52 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
266.00%+12.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Brügg
2.87 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
257.00%+3.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Aegerten
3.58 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
254.00%0.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Frequently asked questions about Biel/Bienne
What is the average rent in Biel/Bienne?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Biel/Bienne (Bern) is CHF 1’339 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 750, for 4-room CHF 1’714.
What is the tax rate in Biel/Bienne?
The combined tax rate in Biel/Bienne is 254.00% (municipal: 137.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 14’732 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Biel/Bienne?
The vacancy rate in Biel/Bienne is 1.090% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Biel/Bienne have?
Biel/Bienne has 4’400 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 3.90 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 13.0%.
How well is Biel/Bienne connected by public transport?
Biel/Bienne has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Bern is reachable in approx. 36 minutes.
Current Listings in Biel/Bienne
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Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE