Bern
Living in Jens
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Jens (Bern). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
659
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’339
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.2%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
264.00%
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+27.0% (+CHF 285)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
147.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
264.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 15’312
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 18’216
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
316
Vacancy Rate
1.2%
New Construction (last year)
3
Homeownership Rate
48.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
659
Population Density
144 per km²
Population Growth
+1.30%
Foreign Nationals
20.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
21.0%
20–39 years
26.0%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
20.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Bellmund
1.81 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
256.00%-8.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Aegerten
2.22 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
254.00%-10.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Port
2.24 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
274.00%+10.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Merzligen
2.24 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
269.00%+5.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Worben
2.26 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
246.00%-18.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Hermrigen
2.85 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
263.00%-1.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Frequently asked questions about Jens
What is the average rent in Jens?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Jens (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 Jens?
The combined tax rate in Jens is 264.00% (municipal: 147.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 15’312 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Jens?
The vacancy rate in Jens is 1.180% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Jens have?
Jens has 659 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 4.58 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 20.0%.
How well is Jens connected by public transport?
Jens has public transport quality class D (D – poorly connected). The nearest centre Bern is reachable in approx. 43 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE