Bern

Living in Sumiswald

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

Population
5’046
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’455
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.4%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
277.00%
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

7501’0001’2501’5001’7502’0002’25020052007201020132016201920222023CHF 1’056CHF 1’455
20052023+37.8% (+CHF 399)

Tax Burden

Municipal Tax Rate
160.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
277.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 16’066
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 19’113
Tax year 2023

Housing Market

Total Dwellings
2’422
Vacancy Rate
1.4%
New Construction (last year)
19
Homeownership Rate
47.0%

Dwellings by Size

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

Population & Demographics

Population
5’046
Population Density
85 per km²
Population Growth
+1.20%
Foreign Nationals
19.0%

Age Distribution

0–19 years
20.0%
20–39 years
25.0%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
22.0%

Public Transport & Accessibility

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

Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities

Frequently asked questions about Sumiswald

What is the average rent in Sumiswald?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Sumiswald (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 Sumiswald?
The combined tax rate in Sumiswald is 277.00% (municipal: 160.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 16’066 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Sumiswald?
The vacancy rate in Sumiswald is 1.400% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Sumiswald have?
Sumiswald has 5’046 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 59.34 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 19.0%.
How well is Sumiswald connected by public transport?
Sumiswald has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Bern is reachable in approx. 37 minutes.

Current Listings in Sumiswald

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