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Buchberg

BFS 2933 · Canton SH · 885 residents
64
Rank 245 / 2’131 Top 11% Canton SH-Ø 54

Buchberg Buchberg in Canton SH achieves an ImmoCensio overall score of 64/100 and thus ranks above average (14 points above the Swiss average of 50). The municipality ranks 245 of 2'131 analysed Swiss municipalities. (14 points above the Swiss average of 50). The municipality ranks 245 out of 2'131 analysed Swiss municipalities.

The greatest strength is in Future / Construction Activity (Score 94), while Infrastructure (Score 18) shows the weakest profile. Population is growing strongly at 3.6% over 5 years. With a vacancy rate of only 0.25%, the housing market is very tight.

▲ Strengths
Future / Construction Activity 94
Tax Attractiveness 86
▼ Weaknesses
Population Dynamics 41
Infrastructure 18
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Score Dimensions

Building Quality (16%) 67
New construction rate, renewable energy, construction year · Kt. Ø 56
Tax Attractiveness (14%) 86
Tax burden index in cantonal comparison · Kt. Ø 86
Demand (VR) (16%) 83
Low vacancy rate = high demand · Kt. Ø 43
Population Dynamics (13%) 41
5-year residential population growth · Kt. Ø 60
Infrastructure (13%) 18
Municipality size and multi-family share · Kt. Ø 38
Future / Construction Activity (13%) 94
Active building projects per capita · Kt. Ø 47
Transport & Accessibility (15%) 55
Travel time & accessibility (car + public transport) · Kt. Ø 49
AI Analysis Claude Haiku

Buchberg (SH) scores above average at 60/100 (rank 508/2142) thanks to excellent tax capacity (83/100) and strong Future potential (94/100). However, this small rural municipality with 885 residents suffers severely from weak Infrastructure (18/100) and stagnating Population (41/100), which significantly dampens its attractiveness.

▲ Strengths

Tax capacity at 83/100 is well above canton average (34.2% EQ), Future potential at 94/100 indicates strongly rising Demand. Buildings quality is good (68/100): 33.6% new construction and 37.7% renewable energy suggest modern stock.

▼ Weaknesses

Infrastructure at 18/100 is critical: public services and amenities severely underdeveloped. Population stagnates (41/100), despite positive 5-year balance (+3.6%), long-term development (LWZ 1.19%) is weak. Transport connectivity moderate: 63 min. public transit travel time to centers.

Investment Perspective

Future potential very high (94/100) signals rising Demand and price stability. However: price pressure only 56/100, weak Infrastructure and declining commuters (-3.4% canton) could limit returns. Target group: families seeking home ownership, not suitable for urban public transit users.

➡ Buchberg is suitable for long-term residential property, but less attractive as pure investment object due to Infrastructure deficits and moderate price pressure.

AI Analysis

Confidence 78%
Trend
→
→ Stable
1-Year Forecast
65
+1 pts.
3-Year Forecast
65
+1 pts.
Tax advantage vs. infrastructure
Influence Factors
+1 Population growth
+1 High new construction rate
+1 Very low vacancy rate
+1 Many construction projects
AI-generated · Not investment advice · Data may contain errors
AI forecast based on 6 months of history.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the ImmoCensio Score mean for Buchberg?+
The score of 64/100 combines 7 dimensions: building quality, tax burden, demand, population dynamics, infrastructure, future and transport.Buchberg therefore ranks 245 out of 2'131 Swiss municipalities.
How does Buchberg compare to Canton SH?+
Buchberg achieves a score of 64, the cantonal average is 54.. The municipality thus performs better than the cantonal average.
Is Buchberg a good location for real estate investment?+
The ImmoCensio Score is a data-based indicator, not an investment recommendation. Buchberg shows strengths in Future / Construction Activity (Score 94). Investment decisions should always be made with professional advice.
What is the vacancy rate in Buchberg?+
The current vacancy rate is 0.25%.
Data sources: FSO STAT-TAB/stats.swiss (population, vacant dwellings), GWR (buildings), FTA/ESTV (taxes, partly cantonal level), SNB (interest rates), ARE/GeoAdmin (accessibility), IAZI/Wüest benchmarks (purchase prices, cantonal). Data as of: 20.07.2026. Percentile ranking across 2'131 municipalities.