City · Bern
Aarwangen
The shape of the place
The land-use survey ending in 2018 shows how the area is shared between buildings, woodland, farmland and water.
44%
- Agriculture44%
- Forest36%
- Settlement17%
- Water3%
- Other<1%
Finding a home here
A view of the rental market, drawn from 10 apartment and house listings. These are advertised rents, before any individual negotiation.
CHF 17.3
28 Oct 2026
More about Housing
Vacancy1.69%
1.69%
| 2015 | 7.58% |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 6.82% |
| 2017 | 7.97% |
| 2018 | 8.84% |
| 2019 | 6.26% |
| 2020 | 7.60% |
| 2021 | 5.12% |
| 2022 | 5.24% |
| 2023 | 1.57% |
| 2024 | 2.00% |
| 2025 | 1.82% |
| 2026 | 1.69% |
Net asking rentCHF 17.3
Figures of the municipality of Aarwangen · Median of 10 listings for flats and houses · middle half 15.8–17.8 · as of 28 Oct 2026
Gross asking rentCHF 20.6
Figures of the municipality of Aarwangen · Median of 15 listings for flats and houses · middle half 18.2–21.3 · as of 28 Oct 2026
Asking priceCHF 5'165
Figures of the municipality of Aarwangen · Median of 10 listings for flats and houses · middle half 4'812–5'497 · as of 28 Oct 2026
The people who live here
The population grew by 16.6% between 2010 and 2025. The annual record shows how that change unfolded.
4'873
| 2010 | 4'180 |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 4'196 |
| 2012 | 4'229 |
| 2013 | 4'253 |
| 2014 | 4'312 |
| 2015 | 4'408 |
| 2016 | 4'518 |
| 2017 | 4'514 |
| 2018 | 4'561 |
| 2019 | 4'620 |
| 2020 | 4'638 |
| 2021 | 4'715 |
| 2022 | 4'793 |
| 2023 | 4'772 |
| 2024 | 4'813 |
| 2025 | 4'873 |
More about People
Population4'873
4'873
| 2010 | 4'180 |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 4'196 |
| 2012 | 4'229 |
| 2013 | 4'253 |
| 2014 | 4'312 |
| 2015 | 4'408 |
| 2016 | 4'518 |
| 2017 | 4'514 |
| 2018 | 4'561 |
| 2019 | 4'620 |
| 2020 | 4'638 |
| 2021 | 4'715 |
| 2022 | 4'793 |
| 2023 | 4'772 |
| 2024 | 4'813 |
| 2025 | 4'873 |
Foreign residents19.8%
19.8%
| 2010 | 12.3% |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 12.7% |
| 2012 | 13.2% |
| 2013 | 13.7% |
| 2014 | 14.0% |
| 2015 | 14.7% |
| 2016 | 16.7% |
| 2017 | 16.3% |
| 2018 | 15.6% |
| 2019 | 15.9% |
| 2020 | 16.0% |
| 2021 | 17.0% |
| 2022 | 18.1% |
| 2023 | 18.4% |
| 2024 | 19.4% |
| 2025 | 19.8% |
Jobs (FTE)1'188
As of 2024 · The reported area accounts for 1'188 full-time-equivalent jobs. This describes employment located here, rather than the number of residents who work.
1'188
| 2011 | 1'091 |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 1'151 |
| 2013 | 1'145 |
| 2014 | 1'148 |
| 2015 | 1'136 |
| 2016 | 1'132 |
| 2017 | 1'117 |
| 2018 | 1'152 |
| 2019 | 1'144 |
| 2020 | 1'016 |
| 2021 | 1'084 |
| 2022 | 1'080 |
| 2023 | 1'139 |
| 2024 | 1'188 |
A picture of local costs
Single person without children, gross wage CHF 100'000 · Canton, municipality and personal tax, without church, federal and wealth tax · tax year 2026
CHF 14'762
/ year
More about Taxes & income
Income taxCHF 14'762
Figures of the municipality of Aarwangen · Single person without children, gross wage CHF 100'000 · Canton, municipality and personal tax, without church, federal and wealth tax · tax year 2026
Tax multiplier157%
157%
| 2010 | 129% |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 129% |
| 2012 | 141% |
| 2013 | 141% |
| 2014 | 150% |
| 2015 | 157% |
| 2016 | 157% |
| 2017 | 157% |
| 2018 | 157% |
| 2019 | 154% |
| 2020 | 154% |
| 2021 | 154% |
| 2022 | 154% |
| 2023 | 157% |
| 2024 | 157% |
| 2025 | 157% |
| 2026 | 157% |
Median taxable incomeCHF 48'000
CHF 48'000
| 2010 | CHF 42'100 |
|---|---|
| 2011 | CHF 42'750 |
| 2012 | CHF 41'800 |
| 2013 | CHF 41'900 |
| 2014 | CHF 42'800 |
| 2015 | CHF 43'700 |
| 2016 | CHF 45'000 |
| 2017 | CHF 45'000 |
| 2018 | CHF 45'100 |
| 2019 | CHF 45'800 |
| 2020 | CHF 46'800 |
| 2021 | CHF 47'700 |
| 2022 | CHF 48'000 |
Median net incomeCHF 52'724
CHF 52'724
| 2010 | CHF 47'700 |
|---|---|
| 2011 | CHF 48'450 |
| 2012 | CHF 47'550 |
| 2013 | CHF 48'400 |
| 2014 | CHF 49'100 |
| 2015 | CHF 49'700 |
| 2016 | CHF 50'900 |
| 2017 | CHF 50'300 |
| 2018 | CHF 49'900 |
| 2019 | CHF 51'000 |
| 2020 | CHF 52'050 |
| 2021 | CHF 52'800 |
| 2022 | CHF 52'724 |
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
297.5%
| 2010 | 306% |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 306% |
| 2012 | 306% |
| 2013 | 306% |
| 2014 | 306% |
| 2015 | 306% |
| 2016 | 306% |
| 2017 | 306% |
| 2018 | 306% |
| 2019 | 306% |
| 2020 | 306% |
| 2021 | 302.5% |
| 2022 | 302.5% |
| 2023 | 302.5% |
| 2024 | 302.5% |
| 2025 | 297.5% |
| 2026 | 297.5% |
Federal data — BFS (STATPOP, STATENT, land use), ESTV, BAKOM, ARE. Asking rents and prices: Homematch, from listings on Swiss portals.