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Lengnau (BE)

BFS 387 · Canton BE · 5’798 residents
48
Rank 1191 / 2’131 Top 56% Canton BE-Ø 41

Lengnau (BE) Lengnau (BE) in Canton BE achieves an ImmoCensio overall score of 48/100 and thus ranks mid-range (2 points below the Swiss average of 50). The municipality ranks 1191 of 2'131 analysed Swiss municipalities. (2 points below the Swiss average of 50). The municipality ranks 1191 out of 2'131 analysed Swiss municipalities.

The greatest strength is in Population Dynamics (Score 84), while Tax Attractiveness (Score 1) shows the weakest profile. Population is growing strongly at 9.8% over 5 years. The vacancy rate of 2.18% suggests oversupply.

▲ Strengths
Population Dynamics 84
Transport & Accessibility 78
▼ Weaknesses
Demand (VR) 14
Tax Attractiveness 1
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Score Dimensions

Building Quality (16%) 35
New construction rate, renewable energy, construction year · Kt. Ø 54
Tax Attractiveness (14%) 1
Tax burden index in cantonal comparison · Kt. Ø 1
Demand (VR) (16%) 14
Low vacancy rate = high demand · Kt. Ø 47
Population Dynamics (13%) 84
5-year residential population growth · Kt. Ø 38
Infrastructure (13%) 77
Municipality size and multi-family share · Kt. Ø 47
Future / Construction Activity (13%) 57
Active building projects per capita · Kt. Ø 46
Transport & Accessibility (15%) 78
Travel time & accessibility (car + public transport) · Kt. Ø 51
AI Analysis Claude Haiku

Lengnau is a below-average municipality (rank 901/2142) with strong Population growth (+9.8% in 5 years) and good Infrastructure, but weak Demand and high Taxes. The score of 52 points is significantly above the cantonal average (38), reflecting solid Population dynamics.

▲ Strengths

Population (84/100): Marked growth and good accessibility by car (39 min. to Bern). Infrastructure (77/100) and Transport (78/100) are above average, with public transport connection at 70 min. travel time. New construction rate of 20.8% indicates building activity.

▼ Weaknesses

Buildings (35/100) and Tax (29/100) are critically weak – tax rate significantly below cantonal average indicates limited municipal finances. Demand (14/100) is dramatically low, price pressure only 46/100 – the market is not gaining momentum.

Investment Perspective

Return perspective is weak: Low Demand and price pressure limit value appreciation. Target group is commuters to Bern (car-dependent), not premium buyers. Moderately renewable energy (17%) could become relevant longer-term.

➡ Lengnau is suitable for budget-focused commuters, not for capital appreciation investors – demographic potential is dampened by weak market dynamics and high tax burden.

AI Analysis

Confidence 78%
Trend
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→ Stable
1-Year Forecast
48
3-Year Forecast
49
+1 pts.
Influence Factors
+2 Strong population growth
+1 High new construction rate
-1 Elevated vacancy rate
-0.5 High fossil share (renovation risk)
+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 Lengnau (BE)?+
The score of 48/100 combines 7 dimensions: building quality, tax burden, demand, population dynamics, infrastructure, future and transport.Lengnau (BE) therefore ranks 1191 out of 2'131 Swiss municipalities.
How does Lengnau (BE) compare to Canton BE?+
Lengnau (BE) achieves a score of 48, the cantonal average is 41.. The municipality thus performs better than the cantonal average.
Is Lengnau (BE) a good location for real estate investment?+
The ImmoCensio Score is a data-based indicator, not an investment recommendation. Lengnau (BE) shows strengths in Population Dynamics (Score 84). Investment decisions should always be made with professional advice.
What is the vacancy rate in Lengnau (BE)?+
The current vacancy rate is 2.18%.
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.