Bern

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

5007501’0001’2501’5001’7502’0002’25020052007201020132016201920222023CHF 983CHF 1’339
20052023+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

PT Quality Class
D
D – poorly connected
Travel Time to Center
46 min.
Bern
Nearest Center
Bern

Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities

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.

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Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE