Bern
Living in Port
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Port (Bern). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
3’695
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’339
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.3%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
274.00%
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+39.9% (+CHF 382)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
157.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
274.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 15’892
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 18’906
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
1’774
Vacancy Rate
1.3%
New Construction (last year)
14
Homeownership Rate
35.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
3’695
Population Density
1’502 per km²
Population Growth
+1.00%
Foreign Nationals
17.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
18.0%
20–39 years
25.0%
40–64 years
34.0%
65+ years
23.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Nidau
1.23 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’455+CHF 116
Taxes
271.00%-3.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Ipsach
1.26 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
266.00%-8.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Bellmund
1.62 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
256.00%-18.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Jens
2.24 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
264.00%-10.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Biel/Bienne
2.30 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
254.00%-20.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Aegerten
2.52 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
254.00%-20.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Frequently asked questions about Port
What is the average rent in Port?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Port (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 Port?
The combined tax rate in Port is 274.00% (municipal: 157.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 15’892 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Port?
The vacancy rate in Port is 1.260% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Port have?
Port has 3’695 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 2.46 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 17.0%.
How well is Port connected by public transport?
Port 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