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Living in Wengi
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Wengi (Bern). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
613
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’339
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.4%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
244.00%
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+30.8% (+CHF 315)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
127.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
244.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 14’152
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 16’836
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
294
Vacancy Rate
1.4%
New Construction (last year)
2
Homeownership Rate
44.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
613
Population Density
87 per km²
Population Growth
+0.90%
Foreign Nationals
16.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
22.0%
20–39 years
26.0%
40–64 years
34.0%
65+ years
18.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Rapperswil
2.38 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
253.00%+9.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Schnottwil
2.90 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’173CHF -166
Taxes
213.00%-31.0%
Vacancy1.5%
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Grossaffoltern
3.57 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
243.00%-1.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Biezwil
3.78 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’173CHF -166
Taxes
231.00%-13.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Messen
3.79 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’173CHF -166
Taxes
246.00%+2.0%
Vacancy1.5%
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Diessbach bei Büren
4.06 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
274.00%+30.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Frequently asked questions about Wengi
What is the average rent in Wengi?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Wengi (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 Wengi?
The combined tax rate in Wengi is 244.00% (municipal: 127.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 14’152 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Wengi?
The vacancy rate in Wengi is 1.370% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Wengi have?
Wengi has 613 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 7.08 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 16.0%.
How well is Wengi connected by public transport?
Wengi has public transport quality class D (D – poorly connected). The nearest centre Bern is reachable in approx. 59 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE