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3066 Stettlen (BE)

Bern · 3066 · 3'384 inhabitants
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Stettlen (3066)Canton BECH Ø
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*Safety: no separate figure for Stettlen (3066). 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 Stettlen at a glance.

Costs

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Tax burden
20.4 %
↑ Above CH median
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 30,671 on an income of CHF 150,000. Rank 65 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 531
↑ Expensive region
Average monthly premium for adults 2027. CHF 531 / month.
CH median ca. CHF 450
CHF 300 CHF 450 CHF 600
ChildCHF 137 Young adultCHF 369
FOPH Priminfo 2027 · average premium across all deductibles and models

Property prices

Rent (apartment)
Average
More expensive than 64 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 83 % in BE.
Typical range CHF 18–28 per m² / month · median
Buy (apartment)
Average
More expensive than 69 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 89 % in BE.
Typical range CHF 6'500–9'500 per m² · median
Buy (house)
High
More expensive than 73 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 93 % in BE.
Typical range CHF 6'500–9'500 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
3.8 %
Loose market
3.8 % of all homes are vacant — 64 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
ThunBE56 min
FribourgFR59 min
BurgdorfBE63 min
Bern BE 30 min
Basel BS 96 min
Zürich ZH 98 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
ThunBE33 min
FribourgFR39 min
BurgdorfBE24 min
Bern BE 19 min
Basel BS 80 min
Zürich ZH 106 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023

Quality of life

Land use
26.9 %
26.9 % forest, 23.2 % built-up area, 49.3 % 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
46 %
↑ Above average
Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %
Tertiary level
46 %
Upper secondary
42 %
Compulsory
12 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
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Demographics
3'384 inhabitants
Children
17.7 %
Seniors 65+
22.4 %
Foreign nat.
19.0 %
Growth 5yr
+7.9 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Second homes
9.0 %
✓ No restriction
Share of second homes in housing stock (1,698 units total). Below the 20% threshold — no second-home restrictions.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 90.99 % · ARE 2025
Building structure
Single-family house
63 %
Building with 2 units
10 %
Multi-family house
25 %
2003 Median build year 7 % of which pre-1980 24 % Heat pump (from 2015) 3.9 Avg. rooms 111 m² Avg. floor area

Stettlen is predominantly a single-family housing area: 63 % of residential buildings are single-family homes, 10 % have 2 units.

The median build year 2003 is above the Swiss average (1991). 7 % of buildings date from before 1980.

Heat pumps are recorded in 24 % of updated GWR entries (from 2015).

FSO Register of Buildings and Dwellings (GWR) 2026

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Frequently asked questions

How much does an apartment cost in Stettlen?

The median purchase price is CHF 7'664 per m2, which is more expensive than in 69% of Swiss municipalities. Rents average CHF 23.1 per m2 and month, more expensive than in 63% of Swiss municipalities.

Is it easy to find housing in Stettlen?

The vacancy rate was 3.77% in 2025, classified as a loose market. This suggests a relatively comfortable supply of available housing.

How high are taxes in Stettlen?

For a single person with a gross income of CHF 150'000 and no church tax, the tax burden is 20.4%, equivalent to CHF 30'671. This is higher than in 64% of Swiss municipalities.

What does the population of Stettlen look like?

Stettlen has 3'384 residents. 22.4% are aged 65 or older, 17.7% are under 15, and population growth over five years stands at 7.9%.

What is the landscape around Stettlen like?

Within the municipality, 49% of land is used for agriculture, 27% is forest, and 23% is settlement area. Looking at the surrounding area, Stettlen has more unsealed surface than 89% of Swiss municipalities.

What do these prices mean?

Rents in the range of CHF 21-25/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Stettlen. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Stettlen — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Stettlen cost per month?

Rental prices in Stettlen are currently typically in the range CHF 21-25 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 1,500–1,750 per month — the effective market range starts lower for small apartments and rises disproportionately for large ones.

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

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Stettlen is typically in the range CHF 7'200-8'100 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Stettlen cost?

The m² price for houses in Stettlen is typically in the range CHF 7'000-9'000 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 Stettlen?

The effective tax burden in Stettlen is 20.4 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 30,671 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Stettlen is above. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Stettlen?

No — in Stettlen the share of second homes is 9.0 %, 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 Stettlen?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Stettlen the median is around CHF 7'664 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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