Solothurn
Living in Messen
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Messen (Solothurn). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
1’480
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’173
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.5%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
246.00%
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+30.3% (+CHF 273)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
142.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
104.00%
Combined Tax Rate
246.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 14’268
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 16’974
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
710
Vacancy Rate
1.5%
New Construction (last year)
6
Homeownership Rate
47.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
1’480
Population Density
125 per km²
Population Growth
+1.00%
Foreign Nationals
19.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
20.0%
20–39 years
25.0%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
22.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Biezwil
3.50 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’173CHF 0
Taxes
231.00%-15.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Iffwil
3.78 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339+CHF 166
Taxes
240.00%-6.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Wengi
3.79 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339+CHF 166
Taxes
244.00%-2.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Unterramsern
4.10 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’173CHF 0
Taxes
215.00%-31.0%
Vacancy1.6%
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Rapperswil
4.30 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339+CHF 166
Taxes
253.00%+7.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Schnottwil
4.76 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’173CHF 0
Taxes
213.00%-33.0%
Vacancy1.5%
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Frequently asked questions about Messen
What is the average rent in Messen?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Messen (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 Messen?
The combined tax rate in Messen is 246.00% (municipal: 142.00%, cantonal: 104.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 14’268 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Messen?
The vacancy rate in Messen is 1.460% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Messen have?
Messen has 1’480 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 11.88 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 19.0%.
How well is Messen connected by public transport?
Messen has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Bern is reachable in approx. 52 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE