Basel-Landschaft
Living in Biel-Benken
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Biel-Benken (Basel-Landschaft). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
3’414
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’421
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.8%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
217.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 796
2 Rooms
CHF 1’037
3 Rooms
CHF 1’421
4 Rooms
CHF 1’819
5+ Rooms
CHF 2’302
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+44.0% (+CHF 434)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
113.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
104.00%
Combined Tax Rate
217.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 12’586
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 14’973
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
1’639
Vacancy Rate
0.8%
New Construction (last year)
13
Homeownership Rate
34.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
3’414
Population Density
829 per km²
Population Growth
+1.10%
Foreign Nationals
24.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
22.0%
20–39 years
24.0%
40–64 years
34.0%
65+ years
20.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Bättwil
0.99 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’173CHF -248
Taxes
225.00%+8.0%
Vacancy1.7%
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Therwil
2.04 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’545+CHF 124
Taxes
231.00%+14.0%
Vacancy0.9%
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Witterswil
2.20 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’173CHF -248
Taxes
238.00%+21.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Oberwil
2.34 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’420CHF -1
Taxes
–
Vacancy–
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Therwil
2.55 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’545+CHF 124
Taxes
233.00%+16.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Ettingen
3.24 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’545+CHF 124
Taxes
222.00%+5.0%
Vacancy0.8%
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Frequently asked questions about Biel-Benken
What is the average rent in Biel-Benken?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Biel-Benken (Basel-Landschaft) is CHF 1’421 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 796, for 4-room CHF 1’819.
What is the tax rate in Biel-Benken?
The combined tax rate in Biel-Benken is 217.00% (municipal: 113.00%, cantonal: 104.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 12’586 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Biel-Benken?
The vacancy rate in Biel-Benken is 0.760% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Biel-Benken have?
Biel-Benken has 3’414 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 4.12 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 24.0%.
How well is Biel-Benken connected by public transport?
Biel-Benken has public transport quality class A (A – very well connected). The nearest centre Basel is reachable in approx. 44 minutes.
Current Listings in Biel-Benken
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Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE