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1654 Cerniat (FR)

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Location profile

Key location factors for Cerniat FR at a glance.

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Tax burden
21.5 %
↑ Above CH median
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 32,220 on an income of CHF 150,000.
CH median 19.8 %
8 % 16.5 % 25 %
Single, without church tax · FTA 2025
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Second homes
31.4 %
⚠ Law applies
Share of second homes in housing stock (1,832 units total). Above the 20% threshold — second-home law applies.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 68.61 % · ARE 2025
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Public Transport
BulleFR36 min
FribourgFR80 min
VeveyVD110 min
Bern BE 111 min
Lausanne VD 123 min
Genève GE 170 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
BulleFR21 min
FribourgFR41 min
VeveyVD44 min
Bern BE 57 min
Lausanne VD 61 min
Genève GE 105 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023
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Health insurance
CHF 430
≈ CH median
Monthly premium for adults (standard model). CHF 430 / month.
CH median ca. CHF 450
CHF 300 CHF 450 CHF 600
ChildCHF 112 Young adultCHF 297
BAG Priminfo 2026 · Standard model · CHF 300 deductible
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Demographics
2'729 inhabitants
Children
16.7 %
Seniors 65+
25.7 %
Foreign nat.
18.7 %
Growth 5yr
+7.5 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Education
36 %
≈ Average
Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %
Tertiary level
36 %
Upper secondary
49 %
Compulsory
15 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
Building structure
Single-family house
64 %
Building with 2 units
18 %
Multi-family house
13 %
2009 Median build year 10 % of which pre-1980 33 % Heat pump (from 2015) 3.7 Avg. rooms 106 m² Avg. floor area

Cerniat FR is predominantly a single-family housing area: 64 % of residential buildings are single-family homes, 18 % have 2 units.

The median build year 2009 is above the Swiss average (1991). 10 % of buildings date from before 1980.

Heat pumps are recorded in 33 % of updated GWR entries (from 2015).

FSO Register of Buildings and Dwellings (GWR) 2026

Property prices

Rent (apartment)
CHF 21-26
per m² / month · median
Buy (apartment)
CHF 5'900-6'700
per m² · median
Buy (house)
CHF 5'500-7'100
per m² · median
House prices vary considerably depending on plot, buildability and location within the municipality.

Source: Own analysis of public Swiss real estate data · July 2026 · Net rent excl. utilities

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What do these prices mean?

Rents in the range of CHF 21-26/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Cerniat FR. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Cerniat FR — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Cerniat FR cost per month?

Rental prices in Cerniat FR are currently typically in the range CHF 21-26 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 1,500–1,750 per month as net cold rent — the effective market range starts lower for small apartments and rises disproportionately for large ones.

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

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Cerniat FR is typically in the range CHF 5'900-6'700 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Cerniat FR cost?

The m² price for houses in Cerniat FR is typically in the range CHF 5'500-7'100 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 Cerniat FR?

The effective tax burden in Cerniat FR is 21.5 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 32,220 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Cerniat FR is above. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Cerniat FR?

Yes — in Cerniat FR the share of second homes is 31.4 %, above the 20 % threshold. The second-home law applies and construction of new second homes is restricted (primary-residence obligation for new builds, exceptions for legacy dwellings). Source: Federal Office for Spatial Development (ARE), 2025.

How can I estimate a property's value in Cerniat FR?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Cerniat FR the median is around CHF 6'307 per m² for condominiums. A realistic estimate also factors in location, year of construction, condition, fit-out quality and view. For a free, property-specific indication you can use the Immoskop analysis tool: enter the address and property details to receive a data-based reference value — as guidance, not a substitute for an official or bank-verified valuation.

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