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Living in Homberg
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Homberg (Bern). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
509
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’339
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
240.00%
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+31.3% (+CHF 319)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
123.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
240.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 13’920
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 16’560
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
244
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
New Construction (last year)
2
Homeownership Rate
41.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
509
Population Density
78 per km²
Population Growth
+0.60%
Foreign Nationals
13.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
19.0%
20–39 years
27.0%
40–64 years
34.0%
65+ years
20.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Heiligenschwendi
1.99 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
277.00%+37.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Hilterfingen
2.66 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
280.00%+40.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Thun
2.91 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’350+CHF 11
Taxes
265.00%+25.0%
Vacancy2.1%
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Steffisburg
3.14 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’455+CHF 116
Taxes
251.00%+11.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Fahrni
3.44 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
274.00%+34.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Teuffenthal
3.50 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
253.00%+13.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Frequently asked questions about Homberg
What is the average rent in Homberg?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Homberg (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 Homberg?
The combined tax rate in Homberg is 240.00% (municipal: 123.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 13’920 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Homberg?
The vacancy rate in Homberg is 1.090% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Homberg have?
Homberg has 509 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 6.51 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 13.0%.
How well is Homberg connected by public transport?
Homberg has public transport quality class D (D – poorly connected). The nearest centre Bern is reachable in approx. 56 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE