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3206 Biberen (BE)

Bern · 3206 · Municipality of Ferenbalm · 1'253 inhabitants
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*Safety: no separate figure for Biberen (3206). 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 Biberen at a glance.

Costs

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Tax burden
21.1 %
↑ Above CH median
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 31,686 on an income of CHF 150,000. Rank 168 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)
Low
Cheaper than 85 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 70 % in BE.
Typical range CHF 14–23 per m² / month · median
Buy (apartment)
Low
Cheaper than 78 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 62 % in BE.
Typical range CHF 4'500–7'000 per m² · median
Buy (house)
Average
Cheaper than 56 % of all municipalities in Switzerland, more expensive than 67 % in BE.
Typical range CHF 5'500–8'000 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
3.5 %
Loose market
3.5 % of all homes are vacant — 22 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
NeuchâtelNE52 min
ThunBE59 min
FribourgFR62 min
Bern BE 33 min
Basel BS 100 min
Lausanne VD 101 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
NeuchâtelNE35 min
ThunBE47 min
FribourgFR31 min
Bern BE 25 min
Basel BS 94 min
Lausanne VD 66 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023

Quality of life

Land use
19.0 %
19.0 % forest, 12.1 % built-up area, 67.3 % farmland. The nearest forest edge is a median 141 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
33 %
≈ Average
Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %
Tertiary level
33 %
Upper secondary
57 %
Compulsory
10 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
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Demographics
1'253 inhabitants
Children
16.4 %
Seniors 65+
24.7 %
Foreign nat.
12.4 %
Growth 5yr
+1.4 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Second homes
9.5 %
✓ No restriction
Share of second homes in housing stock (619 units total). Below the 20% threshold — no second-home restrictions.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 90.47 % · ARE 2025
Building structure
Single-family house
65 %
Building with 2 units
23 %
Multi-family house
9 %
2010 Median build year 5 % of which pre-1980 18 % Heat pump (from 2015) 4.1 Avg. rooms 112 m² Avg. floor area

Biberen is predominantly a single-family housing area: 65 % of residential buildings are single-family homes, 23 % have 2 units.

The median build year 2010 is above the Swiss average (1991). 5 % of buildings date from before 1980.

Heat pumps are recorded in 18 % of updated GWR entries (from 2015).

FSO Register of Buildings and Dwellings (GWR) 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Wie viele Menschen leben in Ferenbalm?

Ferenbalm zählt 1'253 Einwohner laut BFS STATPOP. Die Bevölkerung ist in den letzten 5 Jahren um 1.4% gewachsen.

Wie hoch sind die Wohnkosten in Ferenbalm im Vergleich zu anderen Gemeinden?

Wohneigentum kostet 5'617 CHF pro m2, das ist günstiger als in 78% aller Schweizer Gemeinden. Mietwohnungen liegen bei 18.2 CHF pro m2 und Monat, günstiger als in 86% aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie stehen die Chancen, in Ferenbalm eine Wohnung zu finden?

Die Leerwohnungsziffer lag 2025 bei 3.55%, was gemäss BFS als lockerer Markt eingestuft wird.

Wie hoch sind die Steuern in Ferenbalm?

Bei einem Bruttoeinkommen von CHF 150'000 liegt die Steuerbelastung für eine alleinstehende Person ohne Kirchensteuer bei 21.1%, das entspricht CHF 31'686. Das ist teurer als in 79% aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie ist die Altersstruktur in Ferenbalm?

24.7% der Bevölkerung sind 65 Jahre oder älter, 16.4% sind unter 15 Jahren. Diese Zahlen stammen aus der BFS STATPOP-Erhebung.

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 Biberen. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Biberen — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Biberen cost per month?

Rental prices in Biberen 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 1,150–1,400 per month — the effective market range starts lower for small apartments and rises disproportionately for large ones.

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

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Biberen is typically in the range CHF 5'300-5'900 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Biberen cost?

The m² price for houses in Biberen is typically in the range CHF 5'700-7'400 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 Biberen?

The effective tax burden in Biberen is 21.1 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 31,686 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Biberen is above. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Biberen?

No — in Biberen the share of second homes is 9.5 %, 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 Biberen?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Biberen the median is around CHF 5'617 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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