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4252 Bärschwil (SO)

Solothurn · 4252 · 796 inhabitants
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Bärschwil (4252)Canton SOCH Ø
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*Safety: no separate figure for Bärschwil (4252). 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 Bärschwil at a glance.

Costs

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Tax burden
21.1 %
↑ Above CH median
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 31,690 on an income of CHF 150,000. Rank 81 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)
Very low
Cheaper than 94 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 96 % in SO.
Typical range CHF 12–20 per m² / month · median
Buy (apartment)
Average
Cheaper than 56 % of all municipalities in Switzerland, more expensive than 88 % in SO.
Typical range CHF 5'500–8'000 per m² · median
Buy (house)
Very low
Cheaper than 91 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 92 % in SO.
Typical range CHF 4'000–6'000 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
3.2 %
Loose market
3.2 % of all homes are vacant — 14 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
DelémontJU56 min
GrenchenSO97 min
OltenSO98 min
Basel BS 63 min
Bern BE 128 min
Zürich ZH 133 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
DelémontJU24 min
GrenchenSO63 min
OltenSO71 min
Basel BS 41 min
Bern BE 90 min
Zürich ZH 97 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023

Quality of life

Land use
53.1 %
53.1 % forest, 5.4 % built-up area, 41.2 % farmland. The nearest forest edge is a median 0 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
27 %
≈ Average
Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %
Tertiary level
27 %
Upper secondary
58 %
Compulsory
15 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
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Demographics
796 inhabitants
Children
13.4 %
Seniors 65+
29.8 %
Foreign nat.
12.3 %
Growth 5yr
-0.6 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Second homes
13.3 %
✓ No restriction
Share of second homes in housing stock (435 units total). Below the 20% threshold — no second-home restrictions.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 86.67 % · ARE 2025
Building structure
Single-family house
81 %
Building with 2 units
13 %
Multi-family house
4 %
2004 Median build year 15 % of which pre-1980 11 % Heat pump (from 2015) 4.4 Avg. rooms 124 m² Avg. floor area

Bärschwil is predominantly a single-family housing area: 81 % of residential buildings are single-family homes, 13 % have 2 units.

The median build year 2004 is above the Swiss average (1991). 15 % of buildings date from before 1980.

Heat pumps are recorded in 11 % 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 Bärschwil?

Bärschwil zählt 796 Einwohner. Die Bevölkerung hat sich in den letzten 5 Jahren um -0.6% verändert.

Wie teuer ist Wohnen in Bärschwil im Vergleich?

Die Miete liegt bei 15.8 CHF pro m2 und Monat, günstiger als in 94% aller Schweizer Gemeinden. Der Kaufpreis für Wohnungen beträgt 6'491 CHF pro m2, günstiger als in 56% aller Gemeinden.

Wie hoch sind die Steuern in Bärschwil?

Bei einem Bruttoeinkommen von 150'000 CHF liegt die Steuerbelastung für eine alleinstehende Person ohne Kirchensteuer bei 21.1%, das entspricht 31'690 CHF. Das ist teurer als in 77% aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie ist die Bevölkerungsstruktur in Bärschwil?

29.8% der Bevölkerung sind 65 Jahre oder älter, 13.4% sind unter 15 Jahren. Der Tertiärabschluss liegt bei 27%, gegenüber einem Schweizer Mittel von rund 35%.

Wie ist die Fläche in Bärschwil verteilt?

53% der Fläche sind Wald, 41% Landwirtschaftsfläche und 5% Siedlungsfläche. Im Umkreis gibt es zudem mehr unversiegelte Fläche als bei 55% aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

What do these prices mean?

Rents in the range of CHF 14-18/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Bärschwil. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Bärschwil — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Bärschwil cost per month?

Rental prices in Bärschwil are currently typically in the range CHF 14-18 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 1,000–1,200 per month — the effective market range starts lower for small apartments and rises disproportionately for large ones.

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

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Bärschwil is typically in the range CHF 6'100-6'900 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Bärschwil cost?

The m² price for houses in Bärschwil is typically in the range CHF 4'400-5'700 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 Bärschwil?

The effective tax burden in Bärschwil is 21.1 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 31,690 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Bärschwil is above. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Bärschwil?

No — in Bärschwil the share of second homes is 13.3 %, 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 Bärschwil?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Bärschwil the median is around CHF 6'491 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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