BernZIP 3110• District Bern-Mittelland
Living in Lyss
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Lyss (Bern). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
12’800
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’455
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.3%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
247.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 815
2 Rooms
CHF 1’062
3 Rooms
CHF 1’455
4 Rooms
CHF 1’862
5+ Rooms
CHF 2’357
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+38.8% (+CHF 407)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
130.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
247.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 14’326
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 17’043
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
6’144
Vacancy Rate
1.3%
New Construction (last year)
49
Homeownership Rate
36.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
12’800
Population Density
849 per km²
Population Growth
+1.10%
Foreign Nationals
18.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
19.0%
20–39 years
26.0%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
22.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Worben
2.97 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF -116
Taxes
246.00%-1.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Kappelen
3.34 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF -116
Taxes
246.00%-1.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Aarberg
3.98 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF -116
Taxes
240.00%-7.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Grossaffoltern
4.10 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF -116
Taxes
243.00%-4.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Jens
4.13 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF -116
Taxes
264.00%+17.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Aarberg
4.18 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF -116
Taxes
239.00%-8.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Frequently asked questions about Lyss
What is the average rent in Lyss?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Lyss (Bern) is CHF 1’455 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 815, for 4-room CHF 1’862.
What is the tax rate in Lyss?
The combined tax rate in Lyss is 247.00% (municipal: 130.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 14’326 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Lyss?
The vacancy rate in Lyss is 1.270% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Lyss have?
Lyss has 12’800 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 15.07 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 18.0%.
How well is Lyss connected by public transport?
Lyss has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Bern is reachable in approx. 16 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE