Freiburg
Living in Merlach
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Merlach (Freiburg). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
565
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’214
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
202.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 680
2 Rooms
CHF 886
3 Rooms
CHF 1’214
4 Rooms
CHF 1’554
5+ Rooms
CHF 1’967
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+31.2% (+CHF 289)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
114.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
88.00%
Combined Tax Rate
202.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 11’716
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 13’938
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
271
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
565
Population Density
1’766 per km²
Population Growth
+0.50%
Foreign Nationals
13.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
19.0%
20–39 years
27.0%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
21.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Münchenwiler
0.77 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339+CHF 125
Taxes
251.00%+49.0%
Vacancy1.3%
Open detailed comparison
Gurwolf
1.18 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’214CHF 0
Taxes
179.00%-23.0%
Vacancy0.9%
Open detailed comparison
Greng
1.27 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’214CHF 0
Taxes
191.00%-11.0%
Vacancy1.0%
Open detailed comparison
Murten
1.27 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’320+CHF 106
Taxes
206.00%+4.0%
Vacancy1.1%
Open detailed comparison
Cressier
2.24 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’214CHF 0
Taxes
187.00%-15.0%
Vacancy1.0%
Open detailed comparison
Muntelier
2.67 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’214CHF 0
Taxes
205.00%+3.0%
Vacancy1.1%
Open detailed comparison
Frequently asked questions about Merlach
What is the average rent in Merlach?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Merlach (Freiburg) is CHF 1’214 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 680, for 4-room CHF 1’554.
What is the tax rate in Merlach?
The combined tax rate in Merlach is 202.00% (municipal: 114.00%, cantonal: 88.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 11’716 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Merlach?
The vacancy rate in Merlach is 1.110% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Merlach have?
Merlach has 565 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 0.32 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 13.0%.
How well is Merlach connected by public transport?
Merlach has public transport quality class D (D – poorly connected). The nearest centre Bern is reachable in approx. 46 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE