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4562 Biberist (SO)

Solothurn · 4562 · 9'545 inhabitants
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Biberist (4562)Canton SOCH Ø
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Location profile

Key location factors for Biberist at a glance.

Costs

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Tax burden
21.1 %
↑ Above CH median
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 31,670 on an income of CHF 150,000. Rank 70 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 53 % of all municipalities in Switzerland, more expensive than 80 % in SO.
Typical range CHF 17–26 per m² / month · median
Buy (apartment)
Average
Cheaper than 68 % of all municipalities in Switzerland, more expensive than 74 % in SO.
Typical range CHF 5'000–7'500 per m² · median
Buy (house)
Low
Cheaper than 73 % of all municipalities in Switzerland, more expensive than 57 % 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
1.2 %
Balanced
1.2 % of all homes are vacant — 58 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
SolothurnSO15 min
GrenchenSO32 min
Biel/BienneBE42 min
Bern BE 46 min
Basel BS 83 min
Zürich ZH 86 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
SolothurnSO10 min
GrenchenSO15 min
Biel/BienneBE29 min
Bern BE 35 min
Basel BS 59 min
Zürich ZH 85 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023

Quality of life

Land use
33.7 %
33.7 % forest, 28.4 % built-up area, 35.2 % farmland. The nearest forest edge is a median 141 metres away.
Source: FSO, land use statistics
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Safety
66.0 ‰
Elevated
66.0 offences per 1,000 residents (Swiss Criminal Code, 2025). Rated against municipalities of the same size class (5,000–10,000, median 42.7) — not the national average.
Median of size class
Excludes narcotics and immigration law (enforcement-driven offences) · FSO Police Crime Statistics 2025
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Education
32 %
≈ Average
Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %
Tertiary level
32 %
Upper secondary
47 %
Compulsory
21 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
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Demographics
9'545 inhabitants
Children
17.4 %
Seniors 65+
20.9 %
Foreign nat.
27.8 %
Growth 5yr
+8.9 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Second homes
10.9 %
✓ No restriction
Share of second homes in housing stock (4,780 units total). Below the 20% threshold — no second-home restrictions.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 89.12 % · ARE 2025
Building structure
Single-family house
67 %
Building with 2 units
10 %
Multi-family house
20 %
2005 Median build year 24 % of which pre-1980 12 % Heat pump (from 2015) 3.8 Avg. rooms 105 m² Avg. floor area

Biberist is predominantly a single-family housing area: 67 % of residential buildings are single-family homes, 10 % have 2 units.

The median build year 2005 is above the Swiss average (1991). 24 % 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 Biberist?

Biberist zählt 9'545 Einwohner laut BFS STATPOP.

Wie teuer ist Wohneigentum in Biberist im Vergleich zu anderen Gemeinden?

Der Median liegt bei 6'013 CHF pro m2, das ist günstiger als in 68% aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie hoch sind die Steuern in Biberist?

Bei einem Bruttoeinkommen von 150'000 CHF liegt die Steuerbelastung für Alleinstehende ohne Kirchensteuer bei 21.1%, das entspricht 31'670 CHF. Das ist teurer als in 77% aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie ist die Situation auf dem Wohnungsmarkt in Biberist?

Die Leerwohnungsziffer lag 2025 bei 1.22%, was als ausgeglichener Markt eingestuft wird.

Wie naturnah ist die Umgebung von Biberist?

Im Umkreis gibt es mehr unversiegelte Fläche als bei 94% aller Schweizer Gemeinden. Dies misst die Umgebung im Umkreis, nicht die Flächenaufteilung der Gemeinde selbst, die zu 34% aus Wald und 35% aus Landwirtschaftsfläche besteht.

What do these prices mean?

Rents in the range of CHF 19-24/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Biberist. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Biberist — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Biberist cost per month?

Rental prices in Biberist are currently typically in the range CHF 19-24 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 1,350–1,600 per month — the effective market range starts lower for small apartments and rises disproportionately for large ones.

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

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Biberist is typically in the range CHF 5'700-6'400 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Biberist cost?

The m² price for houses in Biberist is typically in the range CHF 5'300-6'800 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 Biberist?

The effective tax burden in Biberist is 21.1 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 31,670 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Biberist is above. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Biberist?

No — in Biberist the share of second homes is 10.9 %, 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 Biberist?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Biberist the median is around CHF 6'013 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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