Bern

Living in Melchnau

Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Melchnau (Bern). All key figures for your apartment search.

Population
1’517
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’339
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
243.00%
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

5007501’0001’2501’5001’7502’0002’25020052007201020132016201920222023CHF 998CHF 1’339
20052023+34.2% (+CHF 341)

Tax Burden

Municipal Tax Rate
126.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
243.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 14’094
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 16’767
Tax year 2023

Housing Market

Total Dwellings
728
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
New Construction (last year)
6
Homeownership Rate
43.0%

Dwellings by Size

1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%

Population & Demographics

Population
1’517
Population Density
148 per km²
Population Growth
+0.80%
Foreign Nationals
15.0%

Age Distribution

0–19 years
21.0%
20–39 years
25.0%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
21.0%

Public Transport & Accessibility

PT Quality Class
B
B – well connected
Travel Time to Center
43 min.
Bern
Nearest Center
Bern

Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities

Frequently asked questions about Melchnau

What is the average rent in Melchnau?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Melchnau (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 Melchnau?
The combined tax rate in Melchnau is 243.00% (municipal: 126.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 14’094 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Melchnau?
The vacancy rate in Melchnau is 1.120% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Melchnau have?
Melchnau has 1’517 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 10.28 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 15.0%.
How well is Melchnau connected by public transport?
Melchnau has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Bern is reachable in approx. 43 minutes.

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Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE