Bern
Living in Linden
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Linden (Bern). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
1’299
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’339
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
259.00%
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+30.8% (+CHF 315)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
142.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
259.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 15’022
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 17’871
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
624
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
New Construction (last year)
5
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
1’299
Population Density
98 per km²
Population Growth
+0.90%
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
Buchholterberg
3.74 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
271.00%+12.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Röthenbach im Emmental
3.78 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
244.00%-15.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Oberhünigen
3.79 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
280.00%+21.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Freimettigen
4.67 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
249.00%-10.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Niederhünigen
4.68 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
263.00%+4.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Bowil
4.81 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
246.00%-13.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Frequently asked questions about Linden
What is the average rent in Linden?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Linden (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 Linden?
The combined tax rate in Linden is 259.00% (municipal: 142.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 15’022 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Linden?
The vacancy rate in Linden is 1.130% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Linden have?
Linden has 1’299 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 13.23 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 16.0%.
How well is Linden connected by public transport?
Linden has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Bern is reachable in approx. 54 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE