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Herzogenbuchsee

Bern · 7'502 inhabitants
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Location profile

Key location factors for Herzogenbuchsee at a glance.

Costs

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Tax burden
20.7 %
↑ Above CH median
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 31,122 on an income of CHF 150,000. Rank 113 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 455
≈ CH median
Average monthly premium for adults 2027. CHF 455 / month.
CH median ca. CHF 450
CHF 300 CHF 450 CHF 600
ChildCHF 114 Young adultCHF 303
FOPH Priminfo 2027 · average premium across all deductibles and models

Property prices

Rent (apartment)
Low
Cheaper than 74 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 52 % in BE.
Typical range CHF 15–24 per m² / month · median
Buy (apartment)
Low
Cheaper than 86 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 74 % in BE.
Typical range CHF 4'500–6'500 per m² · median
Buy (house)
Low
Cheaper than 83 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 69 % in BE.
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
1.7 %
Balanced
1.7 % of all homes are vacant — 67 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
BurgdorfBE34 min
OltenSO34 min
SolothurnSO42 min
Bern BE 45 min
Basel BS 69 min
Zürich ZH 79 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
BurgdorfBE29 min
OltenSO46 min
SolothurnSO28 min
Bern BE 43 min
Basel BS 59 min
Zürich ZH 87 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023

Quality of life

Land use
35.5 %
35.5 % forest, 28.2 % built-up area, 35.9 % farmland. The nearest forest edge is a median 100 metres away.
Source: FSO, land use statistics
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Safety
59.2 ‰
Elevated
59.2 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
33 %
≈ Average
Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %
Tertiary level
33 %
Upper secondary
48 %
Compulsory
19 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
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Demographics
7'502 inhabitants
Children
18.3 %
Seniors 65+
22.4 %
Foreign nat.
21.2 %
Growth 5yr
+3.4 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Second homes
10.5 %
✓ No restriction
Share of second homes in housing stock (3,923 units total). Below the 20% threshold — no second-home restrictions.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 89.47 % · ARE 2025
Building structure
Single-family house
62 %
Building with 2 units
10 %
Multi-family house
23 %
2006 Median build year 4 % of which pre-1980 14 % Heat pump (from 2015) 3.9 Avg. rooms 104 m² Avg. floor area

Herzogenbuchsee is predominantly a single-family housing area: 62 % of residential buildings are single-family homes, 10 % have 2 units.

The median build year 2006 is above the Swiss average (1991). 4 % of buildings date from before 1980.

Heat pumps are recorded in 14 % of updated GWR entries (from 2015).

FSO Register of Buildings and Dwellings (GWR) 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Wie viel kostet eine Eigentumswohnung in Herzogenbuchsee?

Der Quadratmeterpreis liegt bei 5'217 CHF, das ist günstiger als in 86% aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie hoch sind die Mieten in Herzogenbuchsee?

Die Miete liegt bei 19.5 CHF pro m² und Monat, das ist günstiger als in 75% aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie hoch ist die Steuerbelastung in Herzogenbuchsee?

Bei einem Bruttoeinkommen von 150'000 CHF liegt die Steuerbelastung für Alleinstehende ohne Kirchensteuer bei 20.7% bzw. 31'122 CHF. Das ist teurer als in 69% aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie ist die Verfügbarkeit von Wohnungen in Herzogenbuchsee?

Die Leerwohnungsziffer lag 2025 bei 1.73%, was als ausgeglichener Markt eingestuft wird.

Wie viel Grünfläche gibt es in Herzogenbuchsee?

Die Gemeindefläche gliedert sich in 36% Wald, 36% Landwirtschaft und 28% Siedlungsfläche. Im Umkreis gibt es allerdings weniger unversiegelte Fläche als bei 70% aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

What do these prices mean?

Rents in the range of CHF 17-22/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Herzogenbuchsee. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Herzogenbuchsee — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Herzogenbuchsee cost per month?

Rental prices in Herzogenbuchsee are currently typically in the range CHF 17-22 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 1,250–1,450 per month — the effective market range starts lower for small apartments and rises disproportionately for large ones.

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

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

The m² price for houses in Herzogenbuchsee is typically in the range CHF 4'900-6'400 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 Herzogenbuchsee?

The effective tax burden in Herzogenbuchsee is 20.7 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 31,122 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Herzogenbuchsee is above. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Herzogenbuchsee?

No — in Herzogenbuchsee the share of second homes is 10.5 %, 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 Herzogenbuchsee?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Herzogenbuchsee the median is around CHF 5'217 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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