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1632 Riaz (FR)

Fribourg · 1632 · 2'932 inhabitants
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Location profile

Key location factors for Riaz at a glance.

Costs

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Tax burden
19.8 %
↑ Above CH median
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 29,761 on an income of CHF 150,000. Rank 21 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 54 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 66 % in FR.
Typical range CHF 18–27 per m² / month · median
Buy (apartment)
Average
More expensive than 66 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 93 % in FR.
Typical range CHF 6'000–9'000 per m² · median
Buy (house)
Average
More expensive than 59 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 82 % in FR.
Typical range CHF 6'000–8'500 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
4.1 %
Loose market
4.1 % of all homes are vacant — 53 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
BulleFR12 min
FribourgFR54 min
VeveyVD94 min
Lausanne VD 81 min
Bern BE 87 min
Genève GE 124 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
BulleFR9 min
FribourgFR26 min
VeveyVD29 min
Lausanne VD 45 min
Bern BE 41 min
Genève GE 90 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023

Quality of life

Land use
25.3 %
25.3 % forest, 15.3 % built-up area, 59.0 % farmland. The nearest forest edge is a median 141 metres away.
Source: FSO, land use statistics
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Safety
38.2 ‰
Average
38.2 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.
Median of size class
Excludes narcotics and immigration law (enforcement-driven offences) · FSO Police Crime Statistics 2025
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Education
35 %
≈ Average
Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %
Tertiary level
35 %
Upper secondary
46 %
Compulsory
19 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
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Demographics
2'932 inhabitants
Children
21.3 %
Seniors 65+
16.1 %
Foreign nat.
19.8 %
Growth 5yr
+5.1 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Second homes
10.7 %
✓ No restriction
Share of second homes in housing stock (1,328 units total). Below the 20% threshold — no second-home restrictions.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 89.31 % · ARE 2025
Building structure
Single-family house
67 %
Building with 2 units
14 %
Multi-family house
17 %
2014 Median build year 2 % of which pre-1980 26 % Heat pump (from 2015) 3.8 Avg. rooms 111 m² Avg. floor area

Riaz is predominantly a single-family housing area: 67 % of residential buildings are single-family homes, 14 % have 2 units.

The median build year 2014 is above the Swiss average (1991). 2 % of buildings date from before 1980.

Heat pumps are recorded in 26 % 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 Riaz?

Riaz zählt gemäss BFS STATPOP 2'932 Einwohner. Der Anteil der Bevölkerung unter 15 Jahren liegt bei 21.3 %, der Anteil ab 65 Jahren bei 16.1 %.

Wie stehen die Chancen, in Riaz eine Wohnung zu finden?

Mit einer Leerwohnungsziffer von 4.06 % im Jahr 2025 gilt der Markt in Riaz als lockerer Markt. Das deutet auf ein vergleichsweise entspanntes Angebot hin.

Wie hoch sind die Wohnkosten in Riaz?

Der Kaufpreis für Wohneigentum liegt bei CHF 7'504 pro m2, was höher ist als in 66 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden. Die Miete beträgt CHF 22 pro m2 und Monat, teurer als in 53 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie hoch ist die Steuerbelastung in Riaz?

Für eine alleinstehende Person ohne Kirchensteuer bei einem Bruttoeinkommen von CHF 150'000 liegt die Steuerbelastung bei 19.8 %, das entspricht CHF 29'761. Das ist höher als in 56 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie naturnah ist die Umgebung von Riaz?

Im Umkreis von Riaz gibt es mehr unversiegelte Fläche als bei 84 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden. Diese Messung bezieht sich auf die Umgebung im Umkreis, nicht auf die Flächenaufteilung der Gemeinde selbst, die zu 59 % aus Landwirtschaftsfläche und zu 25 % aus Wald besteht.

What do these prices mean?

Rents in the range of CHF 20-24/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Riaz. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Riaz — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Riaz cost per month?

Rental prices in Riaz are currently typically in the range CHF 20-24 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 1,400–1,650 per month — the effective market range starts lower for small apartments and rises disproportionately for large ones.

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

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Riaz is typically in the range CHF 7'100-7'900 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Riaz cost?

The m² price for houses in Riaz is typically in the range CHF 6'200-8'100 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 Riaz?

The effective tax burden in Riaz is 19.8 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 29,761 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Riaz is above. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Riaz?

No — in Riaz the share of second homes is 10.7 %, 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 Riaz?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Riaz the median is around CHF 7'504 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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