Solothurn
Living in Balsthal
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Balsthal (Solothurn). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
6’117
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’275
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.5%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
239.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 714
2 Rooms
CHF 931
3 Rooms
CHF 1’275
4 Rooms
CHF 1’632
5+ Rooms
CHF 2’066
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+40.6% (+CHF 368)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
135.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
104.00%
Combined Tax Rate
239.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 13’862
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 16’491
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
2’936
Vacancy Rate
1.5%
New Construction (last year)
23
Homeownership Rate
32.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
6’117
Population Density
390 per km²
Population Growth
+0.50%
Foreign Nationals
14.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
20.0%
20–39 years
26.0%
40–64 years
34.0%
65+ years
20.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Mümliswil-Ramiswil
2.80 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’173CHF -102
Taxes
247.00%+8.0%
Vacancy1.6%
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Laupersdorf
3.25 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’173CHF -102
Taxes
244.00%+5.0%
Vacancy1.6%
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Oensingen
3.42 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’275CHF 0
Taxes
220.00%-19.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Holderbank
4.88 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’173CHF -102
Taxes
243.00%+4.0%
Vacancy1.6%
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Matzendorf
4.93 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’173CHF -102
Taxes
246.00%+7.0%
Vacancy1.6%
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Oberbuchsiten
5.48 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’173CHF -102
Taxes
219.00%-20.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Frequently asked questions about Balsthal
What is the average rent in Balsthal?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Balsthal (Solothurn) is CHF 1’275 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 714, for 4-room CHF 1’632.
What is the tax rate in Balsthal?
The combined tax rate in Balsthal is 239.00% (municipal: 135.00%, cantonal: 104.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 13’862 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Balsthal?
The vacancy rate in Balsthal is 1.530% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Balsthal have?
Balsthal has 6’117 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 15.69 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 14.0%.
How well is Balsthal connected by public transport?
Balsthal has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Bern is reachable in approx. 62 minutes.
Current Listings in Balsthal
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Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE