Freiburg
Living in Giffers
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Giffers (Freiburg). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
1’634
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’214
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.9%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
194.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 680
2 Rooms
CHF 886
3 Rooms
CHF 1’214
4 Rooms
CHF 1’554
5+ Rooms
CHF 1’967
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+30.8% (+CHF 286)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
106.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
88.00%
Combined Tax Rate
194.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 11’252
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 13’386
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
784
Vacancy Rate
0.9%
New Construction (last year)
6
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
1’634
Population Density
317 per km²
Population Growth
+0.80%
Foreign Nationals
16.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
22.0%
20–39 years
26.0%
40–64 years
35.0%
65+ years
17.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Tentlingen
0.98 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’214CHF 0
Taxes
208.00%+14.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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St. Silvester FR
2.70 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’214CHF 0
Taxes
204.00%+10.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Rechthalten
2.73 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’214CHF 0
Taxes
202.00%+8.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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St. Ursen
3.03 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’214CHF 0
Taxes
205.00%+11.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Pierrafortscha
3.19 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’214CHF 0
Taxes
207.00%+13.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Villarsel-sur-Marly
3.37 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’214CHF 0
Taxes
190.00%-4.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Frequently asked questions about Giffers
What is the average rent in Giffers?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Giffers (Freiburg) is CHF 1’214 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 680, for 4-room CHF 1’554.
What is the tax rate in Giffers?
The combined tax rate in Giffers is 194.00% (municipal: 106.00%, cantonal: 88.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 11’252 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Giffers?
The vacancy rate in Giffers is 0.940% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Giffers have?
Giffers has 1’634 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 5.15 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 16.0%.
How well is Giffers connected by public transport?
Giffers has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Bern is reachable in approx. 69 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE