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Living in Bürchen
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Bürchen (Wallis). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
730
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’132
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.7%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
233.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 634
2 Rooms
CHF 826
3 Rooms
CHF 1’132
4 Rooms
CHF 1’449
5+ Rooms
CHF 1’834
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+34.1% (+CHF 288)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
127.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
106.00%
Combined Tax Rate
233.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 13’514
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 16’077
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
350
Vacancy Rate
1.7%
New Construction (last year)
3
Homeownership Rate
43.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
730
Population Density
54 per km²
Population Growth
+0.50%
Foreign Nationals
15.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
21.0%
20–39 years
25.0%
40–64 years
34.0%
65+ years
20.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Zeneggen
1.28 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’132CHF 0
Taxes
253.00%+20.0%
Vacancy1.5%
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Unterbäch
2.56 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’132CHF 0
Taxes
243.00%+10.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Steg-Hohtenn
3.16 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’132CHF 0
Taxes
247.00%+14.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Eischoll
3.84 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’132CHF 0
Taxes
234.00%+1.0%
Vacancy1.7%
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Törbel
4.14 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’132CHF 0
Taxes
249.00%+16.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Raron
4.99 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’132CHF 0
Taxes
240.00%+7.0%
Vacancy1.8%
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Frequently asked questions about Bürchen
What is the average rent in Bürchen?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Bürchen (Wallis) is CHF 1’132 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 634, for 4-room CHF 1’449.
What is the tax rate in Bürchen?
The combined tax rate in Bürchen is 233.00% (municipal: 127.00%, cantonal: 106.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 13’514 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Bürchen?
The vacancy rate in Bürchen is 1.700% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Bürchen have?
Bürchen has 730 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 13.41 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 15.0%.
How well is Bürchen connected by public transport?
Bürchen has public transport quality class D (D – poorly connected). The nearest centre Lausanne is reachable in approx. 53 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE