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4524 Günsberg (SO)

Solothurn · 4524 · 1'205 inhabitants
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GünsbergCanton SOCH Ø
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*Safety: no separate figure for Günsberg. 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 Günsberg at a glance.

Costs

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Tax burden
20.7 %
↑ Above CH median
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 31,108 on an income of CHF 150,000. Rank 52 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)
Average
Cheaper than 69 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 52 % in SO.
Typical range CHF 16–25 per m² / month · median
Buy (apartment)
Low
Cheaper than 87 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 79 % in SO.
Typical range CHF 4'000–6'500 per m² · median
Buy (house)
Low
Cheaper than 83 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 72 % in SO.
Typical range CHF 4'500–7'000 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
2.7 %
Loose market
2.7 % of all homes are vacant — 17 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
SolothurnSO22 min
GrenchenSO43 min
Biel/BienneBE53 min
Bern BE 77 min
Basel BS 99 min
Zürich ZH 103 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
SolothurnSO17 min
GrenchenSO30 min
Biel/BienneBE43 min
Bern BE 48 min
Basel BS 59 min
Zürich ZH 85 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023

Quality of life

Land use
42.5 %
42.5 % forest, 10.8 % built-up area, 45.9 % farmland. The nearest forest edge is a median 100 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
41 %
≈ Average
Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %
Tertiary level
41 %
Upper secondary
51 %
Compulsory
8 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
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Demographics
1'205 inhabitants
Children
15.6 %
Seniors 65+
24.5 %
Foreign nat.
6.7 %
Growth 5yr
+2.5 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Second homes
11.7 %
✓ No restriction
Share of second homes in housing stock (625 units total). Below the 20% threshold — no second-home restrictions.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 88.32 % · ARE 2025
Building structure
Single-family house
78 %
Building with 2 units
11 %
Multi-family house
9 %
2011 Median build year 3 % of which pre-1980 20 % Heat pump (from 2015) 4.4 Avg. rooms 126 m² Avg. floor area

Günsberg is predominantly a single-family housing area: 78 % of residential buildings are single-family homes, 11 % have 2 units.

The median build year 2011 is above the Swiss average (1991). 3 % of buildings date from before 1980.

Heat pumps are recorded in 20 % 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 Günsberg?

Günsberg zählt 1'205 Einwohner laut BFS STATPOP.

Wie teuer ist Wohneigentum in Günsberg?

Der Quadratmeterpreis für Wohneigentum liegt bei 5'174 CHF, was günstiger ist als in 87 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie hoch sind die Mietpreise in Günsberg?

Die Miete liegt bei 19.9 CHF pro m2 und Monat, günstiger als in 71 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie stark sind die Steuern in Günsberg?

Bei einem Bruttoeinkommen von CHF 150'000 liegt die Steuerbelastung für Alleinstehende ohne Kirchensteuer bei 20.7 % beziehungsweise CHF 31'108, was teurer ist als in 67 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie ist die Bodennutzung in Günsberg aufgeteilt?

Die Fläche der Gemeinde besteht zu 46 % aus Landwirtschaft, zu 42 % aus Wald und zu 11 % aus Siedlungsfläche laut BFS Arealstatistik.

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

Prices & location in Günsberg — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Günsberg cost per month?

Rental prices in Günsberg 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 Günsberg cost per m²?

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Günsberg is typically in the range CHF 4'900-5'500 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Günsberg cost?

The m² price for houses in Günsberg is typically in the range CHF 4'900-6'300 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 Günsberg?

The effective tax burden in Günsberg is 20.7 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 31,108 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Günsberg is above. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Günsberg?

No — in Günsberg 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 Günsberg?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Günsberg the median is around CHF 5'174 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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