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1656 Jaun (FR)

Fribourg · 1656 · 657 inhabitants
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*Safety: no separate figure for Jaun. 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 Jaun at a glance.

Costs

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Tax burden
22.5 %
↑ Above CH median
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 33,713 on an income of CHF 150,000. Highest tax burden 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)
Low
Cheaper than 83 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 93 % in FR.
Typical range CHF 15–23 per m² / month · median
Buy (apartment)
Low
Cheaper than 79 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 90 % in FR.
Typical range CHF 4'500–6'500 per m² · median
Buy (house)
Low
Cheaper than 86 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 97 % in FR.
Typical range CHF 4'500–6'500 per m² · median
House prices vary considerably depending on plot, buildability and location within the municipality.

Source: third-party market data · May 2026 · asking rents from listings

Vacant homes
0.2 %
Tight market
0.2 % of all homes are vacant — 1 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
BulleFR42 min
FribourgFR86 min
VeveyVD116 min
Bern BE 117 min
Lausanne VD 129 min
Genève GE 176 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
BulleFR30 min
FribourgFR50 min
VeveyVD53 min
Bern BE 65 min
Lausanne VD 69 min
Genève GE 114 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023

Quality of life

Land use
40.8 %
40.8 % forest, 1.9 % built-up area, 41.7 % 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
21 %
↓ Below average
Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %
Tertiary level
21 %
Upper secondary
61 %
Compulsory
18 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
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Demographics
657 inhabitants
Children
17.8 %
Seniors 65+
27.5 %
Foreign nat.
6.5 %
Growth 5yr
+2.2 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Second homes
36.2 %
⚠ Law applies
Tourism municipality
Share of second homes in housing stock (437 units total). Above the 20% threshold — second-home law applies.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 63.84 % · ARE 2025
Building structure
Single-family house
68 %
Building with 2 units
20 %
Multi-family house
7 %
2008 Median build year 26 % of which pre-1980 25 % Heat pump (from 2015) 4.1 Avg. rooms 109 m² Avg. floor area

Jaun is predominantly a single-family housing area: 68 % of residential buildings are single-family homes, 20 % have 2 units.

The median build year 2008 is above the Swiss average (1991). 26 % of buildings date from before 1980.

Heat pumps are recorded in 25 % 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 Jaun?

Laut BFS STATPOP zählt Jaun 657 Einwohner. Der Anteil der Bevölkerung unter 15 Jahren liegt bei 17.8%, der Anteil ab 65 Jahren bei 27.5%.

Wie teuer ist Wohnen in Jaun im Vergleich zu anderen Gemeinden?

Der Kaufpreis für Wohnungen liegt bei 5'578 CHF pro m2, das ist günstiger als in 79% aller Schweizer Gemeinden. Die Miete liegt bei 18.50 CHF pro m2 und Monat, günstiger als in 83% aller Gemeinden.

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

Die Leerwohnungsziffer liegt 2025 bei 0.23%, was als knapper Markt eingestuft wird. Das Angebot an freien Wohnungen ist entsprechend gering.

Wie hoch ist die Steuerbelastung in Jaun?

Für ein Bruttoeinkommen von 150'000 CHF (alleinstehend, ohne Kirchensteuer) liegt die Steuerbelastung bei 22.5%, das entspricht 33'713 CHF. Damit ist Jaun teurer als 99% aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie sieht die Umgebung von Jaun aus?

Die Gemeindefläche besteht zu 41% aus Wald und zu 42% aus Landwirtschaftsfläche, der Siedlungsanteil beträgt 2%. Im Umkreis gibt es zudem mehr unversiegelte Fläche als bei 81% aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

What do these prices mean?

Rents in the range of CHF 17-20/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Jaun. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Jaun — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Jaun cost per month?

Rental prices in Jaun are currently typically in the range CHF 17-20 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 1,200–1,400 per month — the effective market range starts lower for small apartments and rises disproportionately for large ones.

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

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Jaun is typically in the range CHF 5'200-5'900 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Jaun cost?

The m² price for houses in Jaun is typically in the range CHF 4'700-6'200 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 Jaun?

The effective tax burden in Jaun is 22.5 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 33,713 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Jaun is above. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Jaun?

Yes — in Jaun the share of second homes is 36.2 %, 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 Jaun?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Jaun the median is around CHF 5'578 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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