Solothurn
Living in Bolken
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Bolken (Solothurn). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
601
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’173
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.7%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
242.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 657
2 Rooms
CHF 856
3 Rooms
CHF 1’173
4 Rooms
CHF 1’501
5+ Rooms
CHF 1’900
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+30.8% (+CHF 276)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
138.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
104.00%
Combined Tax Rate
242.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 14’036
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 16’698
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
288
Vacancy Rate
1.7%
New Construction (last year)
2
Homeownership Rate
44.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
601
Population Density
284 per km²
Population Growth
+0.70%
Foreign Nationals
16.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
22.0%
20–39 years
26.0%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
19.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Inkwil
1.20 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339+CHF 166
Taxes
267.00%+25.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Aeschi
1.21 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’173CHF 0
Taxes
238.00%-4.0%
Vacancy1.7%
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Etziken
1.24 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’173CHF 0
Taxes
247.00%+5.0%
Vacancy1.8%
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Hüniken
2.14 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’173CHF 0
Taxes
217.00%-25.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Niederönz
2.18 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339+CHF 166
Taxes
270.00%+28.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Herzogenbuchsee
3.23 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’455+CHF 282
Taxes
266.00%+24.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Frequently asked questions about Bolken
What is the average rent in Bolken?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Bolken (Solothurn) is CHF 1’173 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 657, for 4-room CHF 1’501.
What is the tax rate in Bolken?
The combined tax rate in Bolken is 242.00% (municipal: 138.00%, cantonal: 104.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 14’036 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Bolken?
The vacancy rate in Bolken is 1.710% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Bolken have?
Bolken has 601 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 2.12 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 16.0%.
How well is Bolken connected by public transport?
Bolken has public transport quality class D (D – poorly connected). The nearest centre Bern is reachable in approx. 64 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE