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Living in Merzligen
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Merzligen (Bern). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
393
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’339
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.2%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
269.00%
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+36.2% (+CHF 356)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
152.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
269.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 15’602
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 18’561
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
189
Vacancy Rate
1.2%
New Construction (last year)
2
Homeownership Rate
31.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
393
Population Density
171 per km²
Population Growth
+0.60%
Foreign Nationals
13.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
19.0%
20–39 years
25.0%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
23.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Hermrigen
0.73 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
263.00%-6.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Bühl
1.88 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
259.00%-10.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Bellmund
2.23 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
256.00%-13.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Jens
2.24 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
264.00%-5.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Walperswil
2.27 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
244.00%-25.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Epsach
2.68 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
260.00%-9.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Frequently asked questions about Merzligen
What is the average rent in Merzligen?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Merzligen (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 Merzligen?
The combined tax rate in Merzligen is 269.00% (municipal: 152.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 15’602 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Merzligen?
The vacancy rate in Merzligen is 1.210% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Merzligen have?
Merzligen has 393 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 2.30 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 13.0%.
How well is Merzligen connected by public transport?
Merzligen has public transport quality class D (D – poorly connected). The nearest centre Bern is reachable in approx. 46 minutes.
Current Listings in Merzligen
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Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE