Bern
Living in Lauenen
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Lauenen (Bern). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
825
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’339
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.0%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
241.00%
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+32.7% (+CHF 330)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
124.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
241.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 13’978
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 16’629
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
396
Vacancy Rate
1.0%
New Construction (last year)
3
Homeownership Rate
32.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
825
Population Density
14 per km²
Population Growth
+0.70%
Foreign Nationals
14.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
20.0%
20–39 years
26.0%
40–64 years
35.0%
65+ years
19.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Gsteig bei Gstaad
5.31 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
240.00%-1.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Saanen
8.34 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’455+CHF 116
Taxes
243.00%+2.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Lenk
9.68 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
256.00%+15.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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St. Stephan
10.61 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
257.00%+16.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Rougemont
12.43 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’559+CHF 220
Taxes
251.00%+10.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Ormont-Dessus
14.74 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’559+CHF 220
Taxes
235.00%-6.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Frequently asked questions about Lauenen
What is the average rent in Lauenen?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Lauenen (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 Lauenen?
The combined tax rate in Lauenen is 241.00% (municipal: 124.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 13’978 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Lauenen?
The vacancy rate in Lauenen is 0.980% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Lauenen have?
Lauenen has 825 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 57.80 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 14.0%.
How well is Lauenen connected by public transport?
Lauenen has public transport quality class D (D – poorly connected). The nearest centre Bern is reachable in approx. 57 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE