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Living in Wattenwil
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Wattenwil (Bern). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
2’935
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’339
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.0%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
261.00%
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
2005 – 2023+36.2% (+CHF 356)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
144.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
261.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 15’138
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 18’009
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
1’409
Vacancy Rate
1.0%
New Construction (last year)
11
Homeownership Rate
36.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
2’935
Population Density
202 per km²
Population Growth
+1.10%
Foreign Nationals
18.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
19.0%
20–39 years
26.0%
40–64 years
34.0%
65+ years
21.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Gurzelen
2.13 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
277.00%+16.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Forst-Längenbühl
2.33 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
264.00%+3.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Burgistein
2.47 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
271.00%+10.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Seftigen
3.16 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
257.00%-4.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Blumenstein
4.17 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’339CHF 0
Taxes
270.00%+9.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Uetendorf
4.55 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’455+CHF 116
Taxes
259.00%-2.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Frequently asked questions about Wattenwil
What is the average rent in Wattenwil?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Wattenwil (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 Wattenwil?
The combined tax rate in Wattenwil is 261.00% (municipal: 144.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 15’138 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Wattenwil?
The vacancy rate in Wattenwil is 1.030% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Wattenwil have?
Wattenwil has 2’935 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 14.54 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 18.0%.
How well is Wattenwil connected by public transport?
Wattenwil has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Bern is reachable in approx. 56 minutes.
Current Listings in Wattenwil
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Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE