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3427 Utzenstorf (BE)

Bern · 3427 · 4'469 inhabitants
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Utzenstorf (3427)Canton BECH Ø
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*Safety: no separate figure for Utzenstorf (3427). 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 Utzenstorf at a glance.

Costs

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Tax burden
21.0 %
↑ Above CH median
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 31,517 on an income of CHF 150,000. Rank 153 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)
Average
Cheaper than 61 % of all municipalities in Switzerland, more expensive than 66 % in BE.
Typical range CHF 16–25 per m² / month · median
Buy (apartment)
Low
Cheaper than 71 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 52 % in BE.
Typical range CHF 5'000–7'000 per m² · median
Buy (house)
Average
Cheaper than 66 % of all municipalities in Switzerland, more expensive than 55 % 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
1.6 %
Balanced
1.6 % of all homes are vacant — 36 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
SolothurnSO33 min
BurgdorfBE35 min
GrenchenSO51 min
Bern BE 55 min
Basel BS 105 min
Zürich ZH 112 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
SolothurnSO25 min
BurgdorfBE19 min
GrenchenSO29 min
Bern BE 30 min
Basel BS 67 min
Zürich ZH 93 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023

Quality of life

Land use
26.9 %
26.9 % forest, 13.6 % built-up area, 58.6 % farmland. The nearest forest edge is a median 224 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
34 %
≈ Average
Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %
Tertiary level
34 %
Upper secondary
55 %
Compulsory
11 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
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Demographics
4'469 inhabitants
Children
17.6 %
Seniors 65+
23.8 %
Foreign nat.
9.8 %
Growth 5yr
+2.1 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Second homes
7.8 %
✓ No restriction
Share of second homes in housing stock (2,227 units total). Below the 20% threshold — no second-home restrictions.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 92.19 % · ARE 2025
Building structure
Single-family house
68 %
Building with 2 units
11 %
Multi-family house
18 %
2008 Median build year 2 % of which pre-1980 16 % Heat pump (from 2015) 4.0 Avg. rooms 107 m² Avg. floor area

Utzenstorf is predominantly a single-family housing area: 68 % of residential buildings are single-family homes, 11 % have 2 units.

The median build year 2008 is above the Swiss average (1991). 2 % 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 Utzenstorf?

Utzenstorf zählt 4'469 Einwohner gemäss BFS STATPOP. Die Bevölkerung ist in den letzten 5 Jahren um 2.1 % gewachsen.

Wie teuer ist Wohneigentum in Utzenstorf?

Der Quadratmeterpreis für Wohnungen liegt bei 5'904 CHF, das ist günstiger als in 71 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden. Mieten kosten im Schnitt 20.6 CHF pro m2 und Monat.

Wie hoch sind die Steuern in Utzenstorf?

Bei einem Bruttoeinkommen von 150'000 CHF liegt die Steuerbelastung für Alleinstehende ohne Kirchensteuer bei 21 % beziehungsweise 31'517 CHF. Das ist teurer als in 77 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie ist die Altersstruktur in Utzenstorf?

23.8 % der Bevölkerung sind 65 Jahre oder älter, 17.6 % sind unter 15 Jahre alt. Die restliche Bevölkerung liegt dazwischen.

Wie ist die Umgebung von Utzenstorf geprägt?

Die Gemeindefläche besteht zu 59 % aus Landwirtschaft, zu 27 % aus Wald und zu 14 % aus Siedlungsfläche. Im Umkreis gibt es mehr unversiegelte Fläche als bei 18 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

What do these prices mean?

Rents in the range of CHF 18-23/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Utzenstorf. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Utzenstorf — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Utzenstorf cost per month?

Rental prices in Utzenstorf are currently typically in the range CHF 18-23 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 1,350–1,550 per month — the effective market range starts lower for small apartments and rises disproportionately for large ones.

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

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Utzenstorf 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 Utzenstorf cost?

The m² price for houses in Utzenstorf is typically in the range CHF 5'500-7'100 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 Utzenstorf?

The effective tax burden in Utzenstorf is 21.0 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 31,517 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Utzenstorf is above. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Utzenstorf?

No — in Utzenstorf the share of second homes is 7.8 %, 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 Utzenstorf?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Utzenstorf 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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