Freiburg

Living in Schmitten

Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Schmitten (Freiburg). All key figures for your apartment search.

Population
4’035
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’214
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
206.00%
2023

Rent Prices

As of 2023

1 Room
CHF 680
2 Rooms
CHF 886
3 Rooms
CHF 1’214
4 Rooms
CHF 1’554
5+ Rooms
CHF 1’967

Rent Price Trend

5007501’0001’2501’5001’7502’00020052007201020132016201920222023CHF 867CHF 1’214
20052023+40.0% (+CHF 347)

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
1’937
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
New Construction (last year)
15
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
4’035
Population Density
299 per km²
Population Growth
+0.90%
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

PT Quality Class
B
B – well connected
Travel Time to Center
35 min.
Bern
Nearest Center
Bern

Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities

Frequently asked questions about Schmitten

What is the average rent in Schmitten?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Schmitten (Freiburg) is CHF 1’214 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 680, for 4-room CHF 1’554.
What is the tax rate in Schmitten?
The combined tax rate in Schmitten 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 Schmitten?
The vacancy rate in Schmitten is 1.050% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Schmitten have?
Schmitten has 4’035 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 13.50 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 17.0%.
How well is Schmitten connected by public transport?
Schmitten has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Bern is reachable in approx. 35 minutes.

Current Listings in Schmitten

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Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE