BernZIP 3052• District Bern-Mittelland
Living in Oberbalm
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Oberbalm (Bern). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
10’700
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’455
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.4%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
277.00%
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+40.6% (+CHF 420)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
160.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
277.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 16’066
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 19’113
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
5’136
Vacancy Rate
1.4%
New Construction (last year)
41
Homeownership Rate
47.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
10’700
Population Density
1’675 per km²
Population Growth
+1.20%
Foreign Nationals
19.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
20.0%
20–39 years
25.0%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
22.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Niedermuhlern
4.87 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF -116
Taxes
249.00%-28.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Wald
5.25 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF -116
Taxes
264.00%-13.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Köniz
5.81 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’520+CHF 65
Taxes
–
Vacancy0.8%
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Ueberstorf
5.91 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’214CHF -241
Taxes
209.00%-68.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Rüeggisberg
6.33 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF -116
Taxes
253.00%-24.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Kehrsatz
6.48 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF -116
Taxes
239.00%-38.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Frequently asked questions about Oberbalm
What is the average rent in Oberbalm?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Oberbalm (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 Oberbalm?
The combined tax rate in Oberbalm is 277.00% (municipal: 160.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 16’066 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Oberbalm?
The vacancy rate in Oberbalm is 1.400% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Oberbalm have?
Oberbalm has 10’700 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 6.39 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 19.0%.
How well is Oberbalm connected by public transport?
Oberbalm has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Bern is reachable in approx. 27 minutes.
Current Listings in Oberbalm
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Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE