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2615 Montagne-de-Sonvilier (BE)

Bern · 2615 · Municipality of Sonvilier · 1'221 inhabitants
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Montagne-de-Sonvilier (2615)Canton BECH Ø
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*Safety: no separate figure for Montagne-de-Sonvilier (2615). Police crime statistics list only the ~40 largest municipalities per canton individually — shown is the combined rate for the remaining municipalities in Bern.
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Location profile

Key location factors for Montagne-de-Sonvilier at a glance.

Costs

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Tax burden
22.3 %
↑ Above CH median
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 33,492 on an income of CHF 150,000. Rank 330 of 334 municipalities in Bern.
CH median 19.8 %
8 % 16.5 % 25 %
Single, without church tax · FTA 2025
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Health insurance
CHF 489
≈ CH median
Average monthly premium for adults 2027. CHF 489 / month.
CH median ca. CHF 450
CHF 300 CHF 450 CHF 600
ChildCHF 124 Young adultCHF 333
FOPH Priminfo 2027 · average premium across all deductibles and models

Property prices

Rent (apartment)
Very low
Cheaper than 98 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 99 % in BE.
Typical range CHF 11–17 per m² / month · median
Buy (apartment)
Very low
Cheaper than 99 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 99 % in BE.
Typical range CHF 2'500–4'000 per m² · median
Buy (house)
Very low
Cheaper than 98 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 99 % in BE.
Typical range CHF 3'000–4'500 per m² · median
House prices vary considerably depending on plot, buildability and location within the municipality.

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

Vacant homes
2.2 %
Loose market
2.2 % of all homes are vacant — 16 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
La Chaux-de-FondsNE35 min
Biel/BienneBE63 min
NeuchâtelNE83 min
Bern BE 105 min
Lausanne VD 125 min
Basel BS 135 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
La Chaux-de-FondsNE20 min
Biel/BienneBE47 min
NeuchâtelNE37 min
Bern BE 77 min
Lausanne VD 82 min
Basel BS 102 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023

Quality of life

Land use
33.6 %
33.6 % forest, 4.7 % built-up area, 61.5 % farmland. The nearest forest edge is a median 100 metres away.
Source: FSO, land use statistics
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Safety
37.8 ‰
Safe
37.8 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. No separate figure: police crime statistics list only the ~40 largest municipalities per canton individually. Shown is the combined rate for the remaining municipalities in Bern.
Median of size class
Excludes narcotics and immigration law (enforcement-driven offences) · FSO Police Crime Statistics 2025
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Education
27 %
≈ Average
Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %
Tertiary level
27 %
Upper secondary
58 %
Compulsory
15 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
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Demographics
1'221 inhabitants
Children
21.2 %
Seniors 65+
16.1 %
Foreign nat.
13.2 %
Growth 5yr
-1.3 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Second homes
24.6 %
⚠ Law applies
Tourism municipality
Share of second homes in housing stock (717 units total). Above the 20% threshold — second-home law applies.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 75.45 % · ARE 2025
Building structure
Single-family house
58 %
Building with 2 units
18 %
Multi-family house
18 %
2008 Median build year 16 % of which pre-1980 9 % Heat pump (from 2015) 3.9 Avg. rooms 105 m² Avg. floor area

Montagne-de-Sonvilier is predominantly a single-family housing area: 58 % of residential buildings are single-family homes, 18 % have 2 units.

The median build year 2008 is above the Swiss average (1991). 16 % of buildings date from before 1980.

Heat pumps are recorded in 9 % of updated GWR entries (from 2015).

FSO Register of Buildings and Dwellings (GWR) 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Wie viel kostet eine Wohnung in Sonvilier?

Der Kaufpreis liegt bei rund 3'174 CHF pro m2, was günstiger ist als in 99% aller Schweizer Gemeinden. Die Miete beträgt im Schnitt 13.60 CHF pro m2 und Monat, ebenfalls günstiger als in fast allen Gemeinden der Schweiz.

Wie hoch sind die Steuern in Sonvilier?

Bei einem Bruttoeinkommen von 150'000 CHF liegt die Steuerbelastung für Alleinstehende ohne Kirchensteuer bei 22.3%, das entspricht 33'492 CHF. Damit gehört Sonvilier zu den teureren 2% aller Schweizer Gemeinden bei dieser Kennzahl.

Wie ist die Wohnungssituation in Sonvilier?

Die Leerwohnungsziffer lag 2025 bei 2.22%, was als lockerer Markt eingestuft wird. Das deutet auf eine vergleichsweise entspannte Verfügbarkeit von Wohnraum hin.

Wie viele Menschen leben in Sonvilier?

Sonvilier zählt 1'221 Einwohner. In den letzten 5 Jahren ist die Bevölkerung um 1.3% zurückgegangen.

Wie sieht die Bodennutzung in Sonvilier aus?

62% der Fläche werden landwirtschaftlich genutzt, 34% sind bewaldet und 5% sind Siedlungsfläche. Im Umkreis der Gemeinde gibt es zudem mehr unversiegelte Fläche als bei 71% aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

What do these prices mean?

Rents in the range of CHF 12-15/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Montagne-de-Sonvilier. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Montagne-de-Sonvilier — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Montagne-de-Sonvilier cost per month?

Rental prices in Montagne-de-Sonvilier are currently typically in the range CHF 12-15 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 900–1,050 per month — the effective market range starts lower for small apartments and rises disproportionately for large ones.

What does an owner-occupied apartment in Montagne-de-Sonvilier cost per m²?

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Montagne-de-Sonvilier is typically in the range CHF 3'000-3'400 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Montagne-de-Sonvilier cost?

The m² price for houses in Montagne-de-Sonvilier is typically in the range CHF 3'400-4'400 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 Montagne-de-Sonvilier?

The effective tax burden in Montagne-de-Sonvilier is 22.3 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 33,492 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Montagne-de-Sonvilier is above. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Montagne-de-Sonvilier?

Yes — in Montagne-de-Sonvilier the share of second homes is 24.6 %, above the 20 % threshold. The second-home law applies and construction of new second homes is restricted (primary-residence obligation for new builds, exceptions for legacy dwellings). Source: Federal Office for Spatial Development (ARE), 2025.

How can I estimate a property's value in Montagne-de-Sonvilier?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Montagne-de-Sonvilier the median is around CHF 3'174 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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