Bern
Living in Saanen
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Saanen (Bern). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
6’817
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’455
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.0%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
243.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 815
2 Rooms
CHF 1’062
3 Rooms
CHF 1’455
4 Rooms
CHF 1’862
5+ Rooms
CHF 2’357
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+36.7% (+CHF 391)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
126.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
243.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 14’094
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 16’767
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
3’272
Vacancy Rate
1.0%
New Construction (last year)
26
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
6’817
Population Density
57 per km²
Population Growth
+0.80%
Foreign Nationals
15.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
21.0%
20–39 years
27.0%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
19.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Rougemont
4.77 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’559+CHF 104
Taxes
251.00%+8.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Lauenen
8.34 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF -116
Taxes
241.00%-2.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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St. Stephan
9.13 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF -116
Taxes
257.00%+14.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Zweisimmen
10.65 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF -116
Taxes
259.00%+16.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Gsteig bei Gstaad
11.09 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF -116
Taxes
240.00%-3.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Château-d’Oex
11.61 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’559+CHF 104
Taxes
248.00%+5.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Frequently asked questions about Saanen
What is the average rent in Saanen?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Saanen (Bern) is CHF 1’455 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 815, for 4-room CHF 1’862.
What is the tax rate in Saanen?
The combined tax rate in Saanen is 243.00% (municipal: 126.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 14’094 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Saanen?
The vacancy rate in Saanen is 1.000% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Saanen have?
Saanen has 6’817 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 120.06 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 15.0%.
How well is Saanen connected by public transport?
Saanen has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Bern is reachable in approx. 58 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE