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3294 Büren an der Aare (BE)

Bern · 3294 · 3'806 inhabitants
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Büren an der Aare (3294)Canton BECH Ø
Further out always means better — for costs and commutes: cheaper or faster.
*Safety: no separate figure for Büren an der Aare (3294). 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 Büren an der Aare at a glance.

Costs

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Tax burden
20.7 %
↑ Above CH median
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 31,066 on an income of CHF 150,000. Rank 101 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 71 % of all municipalities in Switzerland, more expensive than 53 % in BE.
Typical range CHF 16–24 per m² / month · median
Buy (apartment)
Low
Cheaper than 75 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 59 % in BE.
Typical range CHF 4'500–7'000 per m² · median
Buy (house)
Low
Cheaper than 74 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 56 % in BE.
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
2.3 %
Loose market
2.3 % of all homes are vacant — 45 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
GrenchenSO14 min
Biel/BienneBE30 min
SolothurnSO38 min
Bern BE 46 min
Basel BS 102 min
Zürich ZH 111 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
GrenchenSO14 min
Biel/BienneBE22 min
SolothurnSO21 min
Bern BE 40 min
Basel BS 68 min
Zürich ZH 94 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023

Quality of life

Land use
34.4 %
34.4 % forest, 12.3 % built-up area, 45.6 % 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
51 %
Compulsory
16 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
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Demographics
3'806 inhabitants
Children
18.7 %
Seniors 65+
21.5 %
Foreign nat.
20.0 %
Growth 5yr
+6.2 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Second homes
11.7 %
✓ No restriction
Share of second homes in housing stock (1,949 units total). Below the 20% threshold — no second-home restrictions.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 88.35 % · ARE 2025
Building structure
Single-family house
60 %
Building with 2 units
14 %
Multi-family house
20 %
2008 Median build year 3 % of which pre-1980 12 % Heat pump (from 2015) 3.8 Avg. rooms 104 m² Avg. floor area

Büren an der Aare is predominantly a single-family housing area: 60 % of residential buildings are single-family homes, 14 % have 2 units.

The median build year 2008 is above the Swiss average (1991). 3 % of buildings date from before 1980.

Heat pumps are recorded in 12 % 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 Büren an der Aare?

Laut BFS STATPOP zählt die Gemeinde 3'806 Einwohner.

Ist Wohneigentum in Büren an der Aare teuer?

Mit 5'732 CHF pro m2 ist Wohneigentum günstiger als in 75 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden. Auch die Mietpreise mit 19.80 CHF pro m2 und Monat liegen im günstigeren Bereich.

Wie stehen die Chancen, in Büren an der Aare eine Wohnung zu finden?

Die Leerwohnungsziffer liegt 2025 bei 2.34 % und wird als lockerer Markt eingestuft. Das deutet auf eine grössere Verfügbarkeit von Wohnraum hin.

Wie hoch ist die Steuerbelastung in Büren an der Aare?

Für eine alleinstehende Person mit 150'000 CHF Bruttoeinkommen liegt die Steuerbelastung bei 20.7 % beziehungsweise 31'066 CHF ohne Kirchensteuer. Das ist teurer als in 69 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie naturnah ist die Umgebung von Büren an der Aare?

Im Umkreis der Gemeinde gibt es mehr unversiegelte Fläche als bei 84 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden. In der Nähe befindet sich zudem ein Kleinsee.

What do these prices mean?

Rents in the range of CHF 18-22/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Büren an der Aare. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Büren an der Aare — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Büren an der Aare cost per month?

Rental prices in Büren an der Aare are currently typically in the range CHF 18-22 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 1,300–1,500 per month — the effective market range starts lower for small apartments and rises disproportionately for large ones.

What does an owner-occupied apartment in Büren an der Aare cost per m²?

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Büren an der Aare is typically in the range CHF 5'400-6'100 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Büren an der Aare cost?

The m² price for houses in Büren an der Aare is typically in the range CHF 5'200-6'800 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 Büren an der Aare?

The effective tax burden in Büren an der Aare is 20.7 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 31,066 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Büren an der Aare is above. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Büren an der Aare?

No — in Büren an der Aare the share of second homes is 11.7 %, 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 Büren an der Aare?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Büren an der Aare the median is around CHF 5'732 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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