Solothurn
Living in Gempen
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Gempen (Solothurn). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
867
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’173
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.7%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
229.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 657
2 Rooms
CHF 856
3 Rooms
CHF 1’173
4 Rooms
CHF 1’501
5+ Rooms
CHF 1’900
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+30.8% (+CHF 276)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
125.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
104.00%
Combined Tax Rate
229.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 13’282
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 15’801
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
416
Vacancy Rate
1.7%
New Construction (last year)
3
Homeownership Rate
44.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
867
Population Density
146 per km²
Population Growth
+0.70%
Foreign Nationals
16.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
22.0%
20–39 years
26.0%
40–64 years
35.0%
65+ years
17.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Nuglar-St. Pantaleon
2.55 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’173CHF 0
Taxes
234.00%+5.0%
Vacancy1.8%
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Hochwald
2.71 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’173CHF 0
Taxes
231.00%+2.0%
Vacancy1.7%
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Büren
2.93 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’173CHF 0
Taxes
227.00%-2.0%
Vacancy1.7%
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Dornach
3.14 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’275+CHF 102
Taxes
228.00%-1.0%
Vacancy1.7%
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Arlesheim
3.45 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’545+CHF 372
Taxes
215.00%-14.0%
Vacancy0.8%
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Lupsingen
4.28 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’545+CHF 372
Taxes
224.00%-5.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Frequently asked questions about Gempen
What is the average rent in Gempen?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Gempen (Solothurn) is CHF 1’173 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 657, for 4-room CHF 1’501.
What is the tax rate in Gempen?
The combined tax rate in Gempen is 229.00% (municipal: 125.00%, cantonal: 104.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 13’282 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Gempen?
The vacancy rate in Gempen is 1.710% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Gempen have?
Gempen has 867 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 5.96 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 16.0%.
How well is Gempen connected by public transport?
Gempen has public transport quality class D (D – poorly connected). The nearest centre Bern is reachable in approx. 69 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE