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4718 Holderbank (SO)

Solothurn · 4718 · Municipality of Holderbank · 779 inhabitants
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Holderbank SO (4718)Canton SOCH Ø
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*Safety: no separate figure for Holderbank SO (4718). 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 Holderbank SO at a glance.

Costs

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Tax burden
21.7 %
↑ Above CH median
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 32,503 on an income of CHF 150,000. Rank 104 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)
Low
Cheaper than 88 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 83 % in SO.
Typical range CHF 14–22 per m² / month · median
Buy (apartment)
Very low
Cheaper than 98 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 99 % in SO.
Typical range CHF 3'000–4'500 per m² · median
Buy (house)
Very low
Cheaper than 94 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 98 % in SO.
Typical range CHF 4'000–5'500 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
2.8 %
Loose market
2.8 % of all homes are vacant — 12 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
SolothurnSO52 min
GrenchenSO56 min
OltenSO57 min
Basel BS 78 min
Zürich ZH 93 min
Bern BE 94 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
SolothurnSO40 min
GrenchenSO41 min
OltenSO30 min
Basel BS 51 min
Zürich ZH 79 min
Bern BE 57 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023

Quality of life

Land use
49.9 %
49.9 % forest, 6.3 % built-up area, 43.6 % 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
26 %
≈ Average
Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %
Tertiary level
26 %
Upper secondary
61 %
Compulsory
13 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
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Demographics
779 inhabitants
Children
15.7 %
Seniors 65+
18.2 %
Foreign nat.
22.6 %
Growth 5yr
+12.6 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Second homes
12.5 %
✓ No restriction
Share of second homes in housing stock (424 units total). Below the 20% threshold — no second-home restrictions.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 87.5 % · ARE 2025
Building structure
Single-family house
68 %
Building with 2 units
17 %
Multi-family house
11 %
2010 Median build year 15 % of which pre-1980 11 % Heat pump (from 2015) 3.8 Avg. rooms 111 m² Avg. floor area

Holderbank SO is predominantly a single-family housing area: 68 % of residential buildings are single-family homes, 17 % have 2 units.

The median build year 2010 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 Holderbank?

Laut BFS STATPOP zählt Holderbank 779 Einwohner.

Wie stehen die Immobilienpreise in Holderbank im Vergleich zu anderen Gemeinden da?

Der Kaufpreis für Wohneigentum liegt bei 3'661 CHF pro m2 und damit günstiger als in 98% aller Schweizer Gemeinden. Die Miete liegt bei 17.8 CHF pro m2 und Monat, günstiger als in 88% aller Gemeinden.

Wie hoch ist die Steuerbelastung in Holderbank?

Bei einem Bruttoeinkommen von 150'000 CHF liegt die Steuerbelastung für Alleinstehende ohne Kirchensteuer bei 21.7%, was 32'503 CHF entspricht. Das ist teurer als in 93% aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie ist die Altersstruktur der Bevölkerung in Holderbank?

18.2% der Bevölkerung sind 65 Jahre oder älter, 15.7% sind unter 15 Jahren. Die Bevölkerung ist in den letzten 5 Jahren um 12.6% gewachsen.

Wie naturnah ist die Umgebung von Holderbank?

Im Umkreis von Holderbank gibt es mehr unversiegelte Fläche als bei 40% aller Schweizer Gemeinden. Die Gemeindefläche selbst besteht zu 50% aus Wald und zu 44% aus Landwirtschaftsfläche.

What do these prices mean?

Rents in the range of CHF 16-20/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Holderbank SO. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Holderbank SO — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Holderbank SO cost per month?

Rental prices in Holderbank SO are currently typically in the range CHF 16-20 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 1,150–1,350 per month — the effective market range starts lower for small apartments and rises disproportionately for large ones.

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

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Holderbank SO is typically in the range CHF 3'400-3'900 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Holderbank SO cost?

The m² price for houses in Holderbank SO is typically in the range CHF 4'000-5'200 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 Holderbank SO?

The effective tax burden in Holderbank SO is 21.7 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 32,503 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Holderbank SO is above. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Holderbank SO?

No — in Holderbank SO the share of second homes is 12.5 %, 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 Holderbank SO?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Holderbank SO the median is around CHF 3'661 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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