Basel-LandschaftZIP 4242• District Laufen
Living in Birsfelden
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Birsfelden (Basel-Landschaft). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
5’800
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’545
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.8%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
219.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 865
2 Rooms
CHF 1’128
3 Rooms
CHF 1’545
4 Rooms
CHF 1’978
5+ Rooms
CHF 2’503
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+36.2% (+CHF 411)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
115.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
104.00%
Combined Tax Rate
219.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 12’702
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 15’111
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
2’784
Vacancy Rate
0.8%
New Construction (last year)
22
Homeownership Rate
36.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
5’800
Population Density
427 per km²
Population Growth
+1.30%
Foreign Nationals
26.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
19.0%
20–39 years
26.0%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
22.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Basel
2.58 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’750+CHF 205
Taxes
220.00%+1.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Riehen
3.63 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’808+CHF 263
Taxes
205.00%-14.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Bettingen
3.72 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’920+CHF 375
Taxes
–
Vacancy0.5%
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Muttenz
3.76 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’545CHF 0
Taxes
224.00%+5.0%
Vacancy0.8%
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Münchenstein
3.86 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’545CHF 0
Taxes
223.00%+4.0%
Vacancy0.8%
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Binningen
4.77 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’545CHF 0
Taxes
218.00%-1.0%
Vacancy0.8%
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Frequently asked questions about Birsfelden
What is the average rent in Birsfelden?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Birsfelden (Basel-Landschaft) is CHF 1’545 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 865, for 4-room CHF 1’978.
What is the tax rate in Birsfelden?
The combined tax rate in Birsfelden is 219.00% (municipal: 115.00%, cantonal: 104.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 12’702 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Birsfelden?
The vacancy rate in Birsfelden is 0.770% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Birsfelden have?
Birsfelden has 5’800 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 13.57 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 26.0%.
How well is Birsfelden connected by public transport?
Birsfelden has public transport quality class A (A – very well connected). The nearest centre Basel is reachable in approx. 46 minutes.
Current Listings in Birsfelden
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Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE