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1617 Remaufens (FR)

Fribourg · 1617 · 1'427 inhabitants
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*Safety: no separate figure for Remaufens. Police crime statistics list only the ~40 largest municipalities per canton individually — shown is the combined rate for the remaining municipalities in Fribourg.
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Location profile

Key location factors for Remaufens at a glance.

Costs

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Tax burden
21.3 %
↑ Above CH median
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 31,956 on an income of CHF 150,000. Rank 97 of 121 municipalities in Fribourg.
CH median 19.8 %
8 % 16.5 % 25 %
Single, without church tax · FTA 2025
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Health insurance
CHF 452
≈ CH median
Average monthly premium for adults 2027. CHF 452 / month.
CH median ca. CHF 450
CHF 300 CHF 450 CHF 600
ChildCHF 117 Young adultCHF 305
FOPH Priminfo 2027 · average premium across all deductibles and models

Property prices

Rent (apartment)
Average
More expensive than 56 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 70 % in FR.
Typical range CHF 18–27 per m² / month · median
Buy (apartment)
Average
More expensive than 65 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 90 % in FR.
Typical range CHF 6'000–9'000 per m² · median
Buy (house)
Average
More expensive than 65 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 90 % in FR.
Typical range CHF 6'000–9'000 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
0.0 %
Tight market
0.0 % of all homes are vacant — 0 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
BulleFR46 min
VeveyVD56 min
FribourgFR63 min
Lausanne VD 47 min
Bern BE 90 min
Genève GE 92 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
BulleFR23 min
VeveyVD22 min
FribourgFR39 min
Lausanne VD 38 min
Bern BE 54 min
Genève GE 83 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023

Quality of life

Land use
24.9 %
24.9 % forest, 8.1 % built-up area, 66.8 % farmland. The nearest forest edge is a median 100 metres away.
Source: FSO, land use statistics
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Safety
29.2 ‰
Very safe
29.2 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 Fribourg.
Median of size class
Excludes narcotics and immigration law (enforcement-driven offences) · FSO Police Crime Statistics 2025
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Education
37 %
≈ Average
Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %
Tertiary level
37 %
Upper secondary
49 %
Compulsory
14 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
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Demographics
1'427 inhabitants
Children
23.8 %
Seniors 65+
13.3 %
Foreign nat.
20.4 %
Growth 5yr
+23.9 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Second homes
4.7 %
✓ No restriction
Share of second homes in housing stock (615 units total). Below the 20% threshold — no second-home restrictions.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 95.28 % · ARE 2025
Building structure
Single-family house
72 %
Building with 2 units
13 %
Multi-family house
15 %
2012 Median build year 3 % of which pre-1980 30 % Heat pump (from 2015) 4.0 Avg. rooms 120 m² Avg. floor area

Remaufens is predominantly a single-family housing area: 72 % of residential buildings are single-family homes, 13 % have 2 units.

The median build year 2012 is above the Swiss average (1991). 3 % of buildings date from before 1980.

Heat pumps are recorded in 30 % of updated GWR entries (from 2015).

FSO Register of Buildings and Dwellings (GWR) 2026

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Frequently asked questions

How is the housing market in Remaufens?

The vacancy rate was 0% in 2025, which is classified as a tight market. Finding available apartments can therefore be challenging.

What does it cost to buy or rent an apartment in Remaufens?

Apartment purchase prices average CHF 7'425 per m2, higher than in 65% of Swiss municipalities. Rents average CHF 22.3 per m2 per month, higher than in 56% of Swiss municipalities.

How high are taxes in Remaufens?

For a single person without church tax and a gross income of CHF 150'000, the tax burden is 21.3%, equivalent to CHF 31'956. This is higher than in 84% of Swiss municipalities.

What does the surrounding landscape look like?

According to BFS land use statistics, 67% of the municipality's area is used for agriculture, 25% is forest, and 8% is settlement area. In terms of unsealed surface area in the surrounding region, Remaufens has more than 43% of Swiss municipalities.

What is the population structure like in Remaufens?

Remaufens has 1'427 residents, with 23.8% under 15 years old and 13.3% aged 65 or older. Around 23.9% of the population is under 5 years old according to the relevant BFS metric.

What do these prices mean?

Rents in the range of CHF 20-25/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Remaufens. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Remaufens — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Remaufens cost per month?

Rental prices in Remaufens are currently typically in the range CHF 20-25 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 1,450–1,700 per month — the effective market range starts lower for small apartments and rises disproportionately for large ones.

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

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Remaufens is typically in the range CHF 7'000-7'800 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Remaufens cost?

The m² price for houses in Remaufens is typically in the range CHF 6'500-8'400 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 Remaufens?

The effective tax burden in Remaufens is 21.3 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 31,956 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Remaufens is above. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Remaufens?

No — in Remaufens the share of second homes is 4.7 %, 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 Remaufens?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Remaufens the median is around CHF 7'425 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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