BernZIP 2500, 2501, 2502 +3• District Biel/Bienne
Living in Thun
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Thun (Bern). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
55’200
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’350
/ month
Vacancy Rate
2.1%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
265.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 750
2 Rooms
CHF 1’050
3 Rooms
CHF 1’350
4 Rooms
CHF 1’650
5+ Rooms
CHF 2’050
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+52.5% (+CHF 465)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
165.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
100.00%
Combined Tax Rate
265.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 14’200
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 17’000
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
–
Vacancy Rate
2.1%
Population & Demographics
Population
55’200
Population Density
2’601 per km²
Population Growth
+0.50%
Foreign Nationals
34.5%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
19.5%
20–39 years
29.8%
40–64 years
31.5%
65+ years
19.2%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Steffisburg
2.69 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’455+CHF 105
Taxes
251.00%-14.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Hilterfingen
2.78 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF -11
Taxes
280.00%+15.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Homberg
2.91 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF -11
Taxes
240.00%-25.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Heimberg
3.53 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’455+CHF 105
Taxes
279.00%+14.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Heiligenschwendi
4.06 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF -11
Taxes
277.00%+12.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Oberhofen am Thunersee
4.41 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF -11
Taxes
244.00%-21.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Frequently asked questions about Thun
What is the average rent in Thun?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Thun (Bern) is CHF 1’350 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 750, for 4-room CHF 1’650.
What is the tax rate in Thun?
The combined tax rate in Thun is 265.00% (municipal: 165.00%, cantonal: 100.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 14’200 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Thun?
The vacancy rate in Thun is 2.150% (as of 2023). There is a relatively good supply of vacant apartments.
How many residents does Thun have?
Thun has 55’200 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 21.22 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 34.5%.
How well is Thun connected by public transport?
Thun has public transport quality class A (A – very well connected). The nearest centre Bern is reachable in approx. 30 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE