Basel-Stadt
Living in Riehen
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Riehen (Basel-Stadt). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
20’523
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’808
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.7%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
205.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 1’012
2 Rooms
CHF 1’320
3 Rooms
CHF 1’808
4 Rooms
CHF 2’314
5+ Rooms
CHF 2’929
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+52.2% (+CHF 620)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
106.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
99.00%
Combined Tax Rate
205.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 11’890
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 14’145
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
9’851
Vacancy Rate
0.7%
New Construction (last year)
79
Homeownership Rate
33.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
20’523
Population Density
1’888 per km²
Population Growth
+1.20%
Foreign Nationals
31.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
21.0%
20–39 years
31.0%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
15.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Bettingen
1.61 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’920+CHF 112
Taxes
–
Vacancy0.5%
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Birsfelden
3.63 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’545CHF -263
Taxes
219.00%+14.0%
Vacancy0.8%
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Basel
4.93 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’750CHF -58
Taxes
220.00%+15.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Muttenz
6.43 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’545CHF -263
Taxes
224.00%+19.0%
Vacancy0.8%
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Münchenstein
7.29 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’545CHF -263
Taxes
223.00%+18.0%
Vacancy0.8%
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Kaiseraugst
7.33 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395CHF -413
Taxes
224.00%+19.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Frequently asked questions about Riehen
What is the average rent in Riehen?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Riehen (Basel-Stadt) is CHF 1’808 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 1’012, for 4-room CHF 2’314.
What is the tax rate in Riehen?
The combined tax rate in Riehen is 205.00% (municipal: 106.00%, cantonal: 99.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 11’890 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Riehen?
The vacancy rate in Riehen is 0.720% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Riehen have?
Riehen has 20’523 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 10.87 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 31.0%.
How well is Riehen connected by public transport?
Riehen has public transport quality class A (A – very well connected). The nearest centre Basel is reachable in approx. 13 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE