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Kaufdorf

Bern · 1'101 inhabitants
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KaufdorfCanton BECH Ø
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*Safety: no separate figure for Kaufdorf. Police crime statistics list only the ~40 largest municipalities per canton individually — shown is the combined rate for the remaining municipalities in Bern.
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Location profile

Key location factors for Kaufdorf at a glance.

Costs

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Tax burden
21.6 %
↑ Above CH median
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 32,420 on an income of CHF 150,000. Rank 270 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 489
≈ CH median
Average monthly premium for adults 2027. CHF 489 / month.
CH median ca. CHF 450
CHF 300 CHF 450 CHF 600
ChildCHF 124 Young adultCHF 333
FOPH Priminfo 2027 · average premium across all deductibles and models

Property prices

Rent (apartment)
Low
Cheaper than 72 % of all municipalities in Switzerland, more expensive than 52 % in BE.
Typical range CHF 16–24 per m² / month · median
Buy (apartment)
Average
Cheaper than 69 % of all municipalities in Switzerland, more expensive than 52 % in BE.
Typical range CHF 5'000–7'500 per m² · median
Buy (house)
Average
Cheaper than 64 % of all municipalities in Switzerland, more expensive than 58 % in BE.
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
2.6 %
Loose market
2.6 % of all homes are vacant — 13 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
ThunBE34 min
BurgdorfBE60 min
FribourgFR70 min
Bern BE 36 min
Basel BS 108 min
Zürich ZH 110 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
ThunBE29 min
BurgdorfBE49 min
FribourgFR52 min
Bern BE 28 min
Basel BS 98 min
Zürich ZH 124 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023

Quality of life

Land use
14.6 %
14.6 % forest, 21.4 % built-up area, 62.6 % farmland. The nearest forest edge is a median 552 metres away.
Source: FSO, land use statistics
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Safety
37.8 ‰
Safe
37.8 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 Bern.
Median of size class
Excludes narcotics and immigration law (enforcement-driven offences) · FSO Police Crime Statistics 2025
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Education
48 %
↑ Above average
Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %
Tertiary level
48 %
Upper secondary
47 %
Compulsory
5 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
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Demographics
1'101 inhabitants
Children
19.6 %
Seniors 65+
21.5 %
Foreign nat.
7.6 %
Growth 5yr
-1.0 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Second homes
7.2 %
✓ No restriction
Share of second homes in housing stock (498 units total). Below the 20% threshold — no second-home restrictions.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 92.77 % · ARE 2025
Building structure
Single-family house
73 %
Building with 2 units
15 %
Multi-family house
9 %
2004 Median build year 2 % of which pre-1980 25 % Heat pump (from 2015) 4.2 Avg. rooms 121 m² Avg. floor area

Kaufdorf is predominantly a single-family housing area: 73 % of residential buildings are single-family homes, 15 % have 2 units.

The median build year 2004 is above the Swiss average (1991). 2 % of buildings date from before 1980.

Heat pumps are recorded in 25 % 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 Kaufdorf?

Kaufdorf zählt 1'101 Einwohner. In den letzten 5 Jahren ist die Bevölkerung um 1% zurückgegangen.

Wie hoch sind die Immobilienpreise in Kaufdorf?

Der Kaufpreis für Wohneigentum liegt bei 5'994 CHF pro m2, das ist günstiger als in 69% aller Schweizer Gemeinden. Mietwohnungen kosten im Schnitt 19.7 CHF pro m2 und Monat.

Wie stark muss ich in Kaufdorf mit Steuern rechnen?

Bei einem Bruttoeinkommen von CHF 150'000 liegt die Steuerbelastung für Alleinstehende ohne Kirchensteuer bei 21.6%, das entspricht CHF 32'420. Damit gehört Kaufdorf zu den steuerlich teureren Gemeinden, teurer als 92% aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie ist die Verfügbarkeit von Wohnraum in Kaufdorf?

Die Leerwohnungsziffer lag 2025 bei 2.64%, was als lockerer Markt eingestuft wird.

Wie ist die Altersstruktur in Kaufdorf?

21.5% der Bevölkerung sind 65 Jahre oder älter, 19.6% sind unter 15 Jahren.

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

Prices & location in Kaufdorf — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Kaufdorf cost per month?

Rental prices in Kaufdorf 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 1,250–1,500 per month — the effective market range starts lower for small apartments and rises disproportionately for large ones.

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

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Kaufdorf is typically in the range CHF 5'600-6'300 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Kaufdorf cost?

The m² price for houses in Kaufdorf is typically in the range CHF 5'500-7'100 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 Kaufdorf?

The effective tax burden in Kaufdorf is 21.6 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 32,420 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Kaufdorf is above. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Kaufdorf?

No — in Kaufdorf the share of second homes is 7.2 %, 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 Kaufdorf?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Kaufdorf the median is around CHF 5'994 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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