Bern
Living in Arch
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Arch (Bern). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
1’592
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’339
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.2%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
269.00%
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+36.2% (+CHF 356)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
152.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
269.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 15’602
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 18’561
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
764
Vacancy Rate
1.2%
New Construction (last year)
6
Homeownership Rate
31.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
1’592
Population Density
250 per km²
Population Growth
+0.60%
Foreign Nationals
13.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
19.0%
20–39 years
25.0%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
23.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Leuzigen
2.24 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
279.00%+10.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Rüti bei Büren
2.65 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
243.00%-26.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Grenchen
3.94 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’250CHF -89
Taxes
–
Vacancy–
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Bettlach
4.04 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’173CHF -166
Taxes
241.00%-28.0%
Vacancy1.6%
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Selzach
4.53 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’173CHF -166
Taxes
219.00%-50.0%
Vacancy1.7%
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Oberwil bei Büren
4.61 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
240.00%-29.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Frequently asked questions about Arch
What is the average rent in Arch?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Arch (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 Arch?
The combined tax rate in Arch is 269.00% (municipal: 152.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 15’602 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Arch?
The vacancy rate in Arch is 1.210% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Arch have?
Arch has 1’592 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 6.38 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 13.0%.
How well is Arch connected by public transport?
Arch has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Bern is reachable in approx. 46 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE