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3253 Schnottwil (SO)

Solothurn · 3253 · 1'176 inhabitants
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Schnottwil (3253)Canton SOCH Ø
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*Safety: no separate figure for Schnottwil (3253). Police crime statistics list only the ~40 largest municipalities per canton individually — shown is the combined rate for the remaining municipalities in Solothurn.
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Location profile

Key location factors for Schnottwil at a glance.

Costs

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Tax burden
21.0 %
↑ Above CH median
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 31,563 on an income of CHF 150,000. Rank 65 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 78 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 68 % in SO.
Typical range CHF 15–24 per m² / month · median
Buy (apartment)
Low
Cheaper than 71 % of all municipalities in Switzerland, more expensive than 67 % in SO.
Typical range CHF 5'000–7'000 per m² · median
Buy (house)
Average
Cheaper than 64 % of all municipalities in Switzerland, more expensive than 80 % 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
2.2 %
Loose market
2.2 % of all homes are vacant — 12 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
Biel/BienneBE46 min
GrenchenSO58 min
SolothurnSO59 min
Bern BE 55 min
Basel BS 112 min
Lausanne VD 132 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
Biel/BienneBE23 min
GrenchenSO20 min
SolothurnSO27 min
Bern BE 36 min
Basel BS 74 min
Lausanne VD 96 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023

Quality of life

Land use
31.7 %
31.7 % forest, 9.1 % built-up area, 59.1 % farmland. The nearest forest edge is a median 141 metres away.
Source: FSO, land use statistics
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Safety
38.0 ‰
Average
38.0 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 Solothurn.
Median of size class
Excludes narcotics and immigration law (enforcement-driven offences) · FSO Police Crime Statistics 2025
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Education
40 %
≈ Average
Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %
Tertiary level
40 %
Upper secondary
54 %
Compulsory
6 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
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Demographics
1'176 inhabitants
Children
18.5 %
Seniors 65+
19.5 %
Foreign nat.
7.5 %
Growth 5yr
+3.2 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Second homes
8.8 %
✓ No restriction
Share of second homes in housing stock (558 units total). Below the 20% threshold — no second-home restrictions.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 91.22 % · ARE 2025
Building structure
Single-family house
69 %
Building with 2 units
17 %
Multi-family house
11 %
2012 Median build year 16 % Heat pump (from 2015) 4.2 Avg. rooms 129 m² Avg. floor area

Schnottwil is predominantly a single-family housing area: 69 % of residential buildings are single-family homes, 17 % have 2 units.

The median build year 2012 is above the Swiss average (1991). 0 % of buildings date from before 1980.

Heat pumps are recorded in 16 % 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 Schnottwil?

Schnottwil zählt 1'176 Einwohner gemäss BFS STATPOP.

Wie hoch sind die Wohnkosten in Schnottwil?

Der Kaufpreis für Wohnungen liegt bei 5'904 CHF pro m2, günstiger als in 71% aller Schweizer Gemeinden. Die Miete beträgt 19.1 CHF pro m2 und Monat, günstiger als in 78% aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie hoch ist die Steuerbelastung in Schnottwil?

Für ein Bruttoeinkommen von CHF 150'000 (alleinstehend, ohne Kirchensteuer) liegt die Belastung bei 21%, entsprechend CHF 31'563. Das ist teurer als in 75% aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie sieht die Bevölkerungsstruktur in Schnottwil aus?

18.5% der Bevölkerung sind unter 15 Jahre alt, 19.5% sind 65 Jahre oder älter. Das Bevölkerungswachstum über 5 Jahre liegt bei 3.2%.

Wie ist die Wohnungssuche in Schnottwil einzuschätzen?

Die Leerwohnungsziffer lag 2025 bei 2.18%, was als lockerer Markt eingestuft wird.

What do these prices mean?

Rents in the range of CHF 17-21/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Schnottwil. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Schnottwil — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Schnottwil cost per month?

Rental prices in Schnottwil are currently typically in the range CHF 17-21 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 1,250–1,450 per month — the effective market range starts lower for small apartments and rises disproportionately for large ones.

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

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Schnottwil is typically in the range CHF 5'600-6'200 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Schnottwil cost?

The m² price for houses in Schnottwil is typically in the range CHF 5'500-7'200 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 Schnottwil?

The effective tax burden in Schnottwil is 21.0 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 31,563 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Schnottwil is above. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Schnottwil?

No — in Schnottwil the share of second homes is 8.8 %, 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 Schnottwil?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Schnottwil the median is around CHF 5'904 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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