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Living in Berken
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Berken (Bern). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
45
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’339
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
256.00%
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+27.9% (+CHF 292)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
139.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
256.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 14’848
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 17’664
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
50
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
New Construction (last year)
1
Homeownership Rate
42.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
18%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
28%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
45
Population Density
32 per km²
Population Growth
+0.70%
Foreign Nationals
14.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
20.0%
20–39 years
24.0%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
23.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Graben
1.32 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
261.00%+5.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Bannwil
1.98 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’455+CHF 116
Taxes
271.00%+15.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Walliswil bei Wangen
1.98 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
240.00%-16.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Heimenhausen
2.07 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
263.00%+7.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Walliswil bei Niederbipp
3.36 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
239.00%-17.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Inkwil
4.07 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
267.00%+11.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Frequently asked questions about Berken
What is the average rent in Berken?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Berken (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 Berken?
The combined tax rate in Berken is 256.00% (municipal: 139.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 14’848 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Berken?
The vacancy rate in Berken is 1.100% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Berken have?
Berken has 45 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 1.39 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 14.0%.
How well is Berken connected by public transport?
Berken has public transport quality class D (D – poorly connected). The nearest centre Bern is reachable in approx. 52 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE