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Living in Schmitten

Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Schmitten (Freiburg). All key figures for your apartment search.

Population
4’600
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’214
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.0%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
196.00%
2023

Rent Prices

As of 2023

1 Room
CHF 680
2 Rooms
CHF 886
3 Rooms
CHF 1’214
4 Rooms
CHF 1’554
5+ Rooms
CHF 1’967

Rent Price Trend

5007501’0001’2501’5001’7502’00020052007201020132016201920222023CHF 857CHF 1’214
20052023+41.7% (+CHF 357)

Tax Burden

Municipal Tax Rate
108.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
88.00%
Combined Tax Rate
196.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 11’368
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 13’524
Tax year 2023

Housing Market

Total Dwellings
2’208
Vacancy Rate
1.0%
New Construction (last year)
18
Homeownership Rate
46.0%

Dwellings by Size

1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%

Population & Demographics

Population
4’600
Population Density
588 per km²
Population Growth
+1.00%
Foreign Nationals
18.0%

Age Distribution

0–19 years
19.0%
20–39 years
24.0%
40–64 years
34.0%
65+ years
23.0%

Public Transport & Accessibility

PT Quality Class
B
B – well connected
Travel Time to Center
41 min.
Bern
Nearest Center
Bern

Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities

Frequently asked questions about Schmitten

What is the average rent in Schmitten?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Schmitten (Freiburg) is CHF 1’214 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 680, for 4-room CHF 1’554.
What is the tax rate in Schmitten?
The combined tax rate in Schmitten is 196.00% (municipal: 108.00%, cantonal: 88.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 11’368 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Schmitten?
The vacancy rate in Schmitten is 0.960% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Schmitten have?
Schmitten has 4’600 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 7.83 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 18.0%.
How well is Schmitten connected by public transport?
Schmitten has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Bern is reachable in approx. 41 minutes.

Current Listings in Schmitten

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