Bern
Living in Signau
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Signau (Bern). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
2’659
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’339
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.3%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
249.00%
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+43.4% (+CHF 405)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
132.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
249.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 14’442
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 17’181
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
1’276
Vacancy Rate
1.3%
New Construction (last year)
10
Homeownership Rate
37.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
2’659
Population Density
120 per km²
Population Growth
+1.20%
Foreign Nationals
19.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
20.0%
20–39 years
27.0%
40–64 years
34.0%
65+ years
19.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Bowil
4.04 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
246.00%-3.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Oberthal
4.62 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
267.00%+18.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Arni
4.88 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
241.00%-8.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Langnau im Emmental
5.06 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’455+CHF 116
Taxes
249.00%0.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Langnau im Emmental
5.06 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’455+CHF 116
Taxes
241.00%-8.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Lauperswil
5.07 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
243.00%-6.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Frequently asked questions about Signau
What is the average rent in Signau?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Signau (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 Signau?
The combined tax rate in Signau is 249.00% (municipal: 132.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 14’442 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Signau?
The vacancy rate in Signau is 1.280% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Signau have?
Signau has 2’659 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 22.10 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 19.0%.
How well is Signau connected by public transport?
Signau has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Bern is reachable in approx. 32 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE