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2544 Bettlach (SO)

Solothurn · 2544 · 4'987 inhabitants
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Location profile

Key location factors for Bettlach at a glance.

Costs

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Tax burden
19.1 %
↓ Below CH median
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 28,657 on an income of CHF 150,000. Rank 6 of 106 municipalities in Solothurn.
CH median 19.8 %
8 % 16.5 % 25 %
Single, without church tax · FTA 2025
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Health insurance
CHF 494
≈ CH median
Average monthly premium for adults 2027. CHF 494 / month.
CH median ca. CHF 450
CHF 300 CHF 450 CHF 600
ChildCHF 125 Young adultCHF 332
FOPH Priminfo 2027 · average premium across all deductibles and models

Property prices

Rent (apartment)
Low
Cheaper than 84 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 78 % in SO.
Typical range CHF 15–23 per m² / month · median
Buy (apartment)
Low
Cheaper than 73 % of all municipalities in Switzerland, more expensive than 63 % in SO.
Typical range CHF 5'000–7'000 per m² · median
Buy (house)
Average
Cheaper than 66 % of all municipalities in Switzerland, more expensive than 69 % in SO.
Typical range CHF 5'000–7'500 per m² · median
House prices vary considerably depending on plot, buildability and location within the municipality.

Source: third-party market data · July 2026 · asking rents from listings

Vacant homes
4.2 %
Loose market
4.2 % of all homes are vacant — 108 units, as of 1 June 2025. Below 1 % the market counts as tight, from 2 % as loose.
0 %1.5 %3 %
Source: FSO, vacant dwelling count

Commutes

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Public Transport
GrenchenSO13 min
SolothurnSO15 min
Biel/BienneBE29 min
Bern BE 72 min
Basel BS 85 min
Zürich ZH 90 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
GrenchenSO7 min
SolothurnSO17 min
Biel/BienneBE28 min
Bern BE 55 min
Basel BS 69 min
Zürich ZH 95 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023

Quality of life

Land use
38.2 %
38.2 % forest, 14.0 % built-up area, 45.7 % farmland. The nearest forest edge is a median 100 metres away.
Source: FSO, land use statistics
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Safety
40.3 ‰
Average
40.3 offences per 1,000 residents (Swiss Criminal Code, 2025). Rated against municipalities of the same size class (under 5,000, median 37.8) — not the national average.
Median of size class
Excludes narcotics and immigration law (enforcement-driven offences) · FSO Police Crime Statistics 2025
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Education
31 %
≈ Average
Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %
Tertiary level
31 %
Upper secondary
52 %
Compulsory
17 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
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Demographics
4'987 inhabitants
Children
15.8 %
Seniors 65+
24.4 %
Foreign nat.
20.3 %
Growth 5yr
+0.3 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Second homes
9.2 %
✓ No restriction
Share of second homes in housing stock (2,558 units total). Below the 20% threshold — no second-home restrictions.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 90.77 % · ARE 2025
Building structure
Single-family house
67 %
Building with 2 units
13 %
Multi-family house
19 %
1989 Median build year 40 % of which pre-1980 5 % Heat pump (from 2015) 3.9 Avg. rooms 111 m² Avg. floor area

Bettlach is predominantly a single-family housing area: 67 % of residential buildings are single-family homes, 13 % have 2 units.

The median build year 1989 is close to the Swiss average (1991). 40 % of buildings date from before 1980.

Heat pumps are recorded in 5 % of updated GWR entries (from 2015).

FSO Register of Buildings and Dwellings (GWR) 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Wie teuer ist Wohneigentum in Bettlach im Vergleich zu anderen Gemeinden?

Der Median liegt bei 5'859 CHF pro m2, damit ist Bettlach günstiger als 72% aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie sieht die Mietsituation in Bettlach aus?

Die Mieten liegen bei 18.4 CHF pro m2 und Monat, günstiger als in 84% aller Schweizer Gemeinden. Die Leerwohnungsziffer von 4.21% (2025) wird als lockerer Markt eingestuft.

Wie hoch sind die Steuern in Bettlach?

Für eine alleinstehende Person ohne Kirchensteuer bei 150'000 CHF Bruttoeinkommen liegt die Belastung bei 19.1% beziehungsweise 28'657 CHF. Das ist günstiger als in 54% aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie ist die Bevölkerungsstruktur in Bettlach?

4'987 Einwohner leben in der Gemeinde, 24.4% sind 65 Jahre oder älter und 15.8% unter 15 Jahren. Die Bevölkerung ist in den letzten 5 Jahren um 0.3% gewachsen.

Wie naturnah ist die Umgebung von Bettlach?

Im Umkreis gibt es weniger unversiegelte Fläche als bei 72% aller Schweizer Gemeinden. Die Gemeinde selbst besteht zu 38% aus Wald, 46% aus Landwirtschaftsfläche und 14% aus Siedlungsfläche.

What do these prices mean?

Rents in the range of CHF 16-20/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Bettlach. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Bettlach — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Bettlach cost per month?

Rental prices in Bettlach are currently typically in the range CHF 16-20 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 1,200–1,400 per month — the effective market range starts lower for small apartments and rises disproportionately for large ones.

What does an owner-occupied apartment in Bettlach cost per m²?

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Bettlach is typically in the range CHF 5'500-6'200 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Bettlach cost?

The m² price for houses in Bettlach is typically in the range CHF 5'400-7'000 per m² (defensive range ±12 %). House prices vary considerably depending on plot size, buildability and micro-location within the municipality — a direct m² comparison serves only as an initial orientation.

How high is the tax burden in Bettlach?

The effective tax burden in Bettlach is 19.1 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 28,657 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Bettlach is below. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Bettlach?

No — in Bettlach the share of second homes is 9.2 %, below the 20 % threshold. The second-home law does not apply here, and new second homes are generally permitted. Source: Federal Office for Spatial Development (ARE), 2025.

How can I estimate a property's value in Bettlach?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Bettlach the median is around CHF 5'859 per m² for condominiums. A realistic estimate also factors in location, year of construction, condition, fit-out quality and view. How the price compares with other municipalities is shown by the Immoskop municipality comparison: all 2’110 municipalities by housing costs, taxes and health insurance premiums — as guidance, not a substitute for an official or bank-verified valuation.

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