Freiburg
Living in Murten
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Murten (Freiburg). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
8’278
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’320
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
206.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 739
2 Rooms
CHF 964
3 Rooms
CHF 1’320
4 Rooms
CHF 1’690
5+ Rooms
CHF 2’138
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+34.7% (+CHF 340)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
118.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
88.00%
Combined Tax Rate
206.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 11’948
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 14’214
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
3’973
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
New Construction (last year)
32
Homeownership Rate
45.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
8’278
Population Density
689 per km²
Population Growth
+0.90%
Foreign Nationals
17.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
18.0%
20–39 years
27.0%
40–64 years
34.0%
65+ years
21.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Merlach
1.27 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’214CHF -106
Taxes
202.00%-4.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Muntelier
1.57 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’214CHF -106
Taxes
205.00%-1.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Münchenwiler
1.78 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339+CHF 19
Taxes
251.00%+45.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Greng
1.81 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’214CHF -106
Taxes
191.00%-15.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Gurwolf
2.43 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’214CHF -106
Taxes
179.00%-27.0%
Vacancy0.9%
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Cressier
3.36 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’214CHF -106
Taxes
187.00%-19.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Frequently asked questions about Murten
What is the average rent in Murten?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Murten (Freiburg) is CHF 1’320 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 739, for 4-room CHF 1’690.
What is the tax rate in Murten?
The combined tax rate in Murten is 206.00% (municipal: 118.00%, cantonal: 88.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 11’948 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Murten?
The vacancy rate in Murten is 1.150% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Murten have?
Murten has 8’278 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 12.02 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 17.0%.
How well is Murten connected by public transport?
Murten has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Bern is reachable in approx. 50 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE