Bern

Living in St. Stephan

Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for St. Stephan (Bern). All key figures for your apartment search.

Population
1’339
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’339
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.4%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
257.00%
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

5007501’0001’2501’5001’7502’0002’25020052007201020132016201920222023CHF 998CHF 1’339
20052023+34.2% (+CHF 341)

Tax Burden

Municipal Tax Rate
140.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
257.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 14’906
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 17’733
Tax year 2023

Housing Market

Total Dwellings
643
Vacancy Rate
1.4%
New Construction (last year)
5
Homeownership Rate
43.0%

Dwellings by Size

1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%

Population & Demographics

Population
1’339
Population Density
22 per km²
Population Growth
+0.80%
Foreign Nationals
15.0%

Age Distribution

0–19 years
21.0%
20–39 years
25.0%
40–64 years
34.0%
65+ years
20.0%

Public Transport & Accessibility

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

Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities

Frequently asked questions about St. Stephan

What is the average rent in St. Stephan?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in St. Stephan (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 St. Stephan?
The combined tax rate in St. Stephan is 257.00% (municipal: 140.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 14’906 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in St. Stephan?
The vacancy rate in St. Stephan is 1.360% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does St. Stephan have?
St. Stephan has 1’339 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 60.89 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 15.0%.
How well is St. Stephan connected by public transport?
St. Stephan has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Bern is reachable in approx. 53 minutes.

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