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Living in St. Stephan
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for St. Stephan (Bern). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
1’339
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’339
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.4%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
257.00%
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+34.2% (+CHF 341)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
140.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
257.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 14’906
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 17’733
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
643
Vacancy Rate
1.4%
New Construction (last year)
5
Homeownership Rate
43.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
1’339
Population Density
22 per km²
Population Growth
+0.80%
Foreign Nationals
15.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
21.0%
20–39 years
25.0%
40–64 years
34.0%
65+ years
20.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Zweisimmen
5.67 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
259.00%+2.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Lenk
6.78 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
256.00%-1.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Saanen
9.13 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’455+CHF 116
Taxes
243.00%-14.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Lauenen
10.61 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
241.00%-16.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Rougemont
13.29 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’559+CHF 220
Taxes
251.00%-6.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Adelboden
13.46 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
269.00%+12.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Frequently asked questions about St. Stephan
What is the average rent in St. Stephan?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in St. Stephan (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 St. Stephan?
The combined tax rate in St. Stephan is 257.00% (municipal: 140.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 14’906 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in St. Stephan?
The vacancy rate in St. Stephan is 1.360% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does St. Stephan have?
St. Stephan has 1’339 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 60.89 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 15.0%.
How well is St. Stephan connected by public transport?
St. Stephan has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Bern is reachable in approx. 53 minutes.
Current Listings in St. Stephan
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Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE