Bern
Living in Bowil
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Bowil (Bern). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
1’373
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’339
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.0%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
246.00%
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+32.2% (+CHF 326)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
129.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
246.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 14’268
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 16’974
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
659
Vacancy Rate
1.0%
New Construction (last year)
5
Homeownership Rate
35.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
1’373
Population Density
509 per km²
Population Growth
+1.00%
Foreign Nationals
17.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
18.0%
20–39 years
25.0%
40–64 years
35.0%
65+ years
22.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Zäziwil
2.31 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
279.00%+33.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Oberhünigen
3.14 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
280.00%+34.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Oberthal
3.43 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
267.00%+21.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Mirchel
3.69 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
260.00%+14.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Signau
4.04 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
249.00%+3.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Grosshöchstetten
4.75 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
250.00%+4.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Frequently asked questions about Bowil
What is the average rent in Bowil?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Bowil (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 Bowil?
The combined tax rate in Bowil is 246.00% (municipal: 129.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 14’268 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Bowil?
The vacancy rate in Bowil is 1.020% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Bowil have?
Bowil has 1’373 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 2.70 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 17.0%.
How well is Bowil connected by public transport?
Bowil has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Bern is reachable in approx. 45 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE