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1731 Ependes (FR) (FR)

Fribourg · 1731 · 2'422 inhabitants

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*Safety: no separate figure for Ependes (FR). 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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Key location factors for Ependes (FR) at a glance.

Costs

Health insurance

CHF 494

≈ CH median

Average monthly premium for adults 2027. CHF 494 / month.

CH median ca. CHF 450

CHF 300 CHF 450 CHF 600

ChildCHF 127 Young adultCHF 342

FOPH Priminfo 2027 · average premium across all deductibles and models

Property prices

Rent (apartment)

Average

More expensive than 52 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 60 % in FR.

Typical range CHF 17–27 per m² / month · median

Buy (apartment)

Average

Cheaper than 66 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 68 % in FR.

Typical range CHF 5'000–7'500 per m² · median

Buy (house)

Average

Cheaper than 67 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 64 % in FR.

Typical range CHF 5'000–7'500 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

0.6 %

Tight market

0.6 % of all homes are vacant — 6 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

Public Transport

Regional

FribourgFR26 min

BulleFR69 min

ThunBE93 min

Major cities

Bern BE 67 min

Lausanne VD 89 min

Genève GE 131 min

NPVM 2023 · ARE

Car commute

Regional

FribourgFR18 min

BulleFR24 min

ThunBE62 min

Major cities

Bern BE 40 min

Lausanne VD 58 min

Genève GE 102 min

Normal traffic · NPVM 2023

Quality of life

Land use

26.7 %

26.7 % forest, 10.1 % built-up area, 62.1 % farmland. The nearest forest edge is a median 141 metres away.

Source: FSO, land use statistics

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

Education

41 %

≈ Average

Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %

Tertiary level

41 %

Upper secondary

46 %

Compulsory

13 %

FSO Structural Survey 2023

Demographics

2'422 inhabitants

Children

22.3 %

Seniors 65+

15.8 %

Foreign nat.

16.5 %

Growth 5yr

+6.6 %

STATPOP 2024 · FSO

Building structure

Single-family house

71 %

Building with 2 units

16 %

Multi-family house

12 %

2014 Median build year 4 % of which pre-1980 29 % Heat pump (from 2015) 4.2 Avg. rooms 127 m² Avg. floor area

Ependes (FR) is predominantly a single-family housing area: 71 % of residential buildings are single-family homes, 16 % have 2 units.

The median build year 2014 is above the Swiss average (1991). 4 % of buildings date from before 1980.

Heat pumps are recorded in 29 % of updated GWR entries (from 2015).

FSO Register of Buildings and Dwellings (GWR) 2026

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What speaks for Ependes (FR)

Buying a flat in Bois-d'Amont costs CHF 6'091 per m2, cheaper than in 66% of Swiss municipalities.
41% of residents hold a tertiary degree, above the Swiss average of around 35%.
With 22.3% children and 15.8% seniors, the population shows a broad age mix.
62% of the land is used for agriculture and 27% is forest, giving the municipality a predominantly rural character.

What to watch in Ependes (FR)

Rents come to CHF 21.80 per m2 and month, higher than in 51% of Swiss municipalities.
The vacancy rate stands at 0.59% (2025), classified as a tight market, meaning limited choice for renters.
Health insurance premiums of CHF 470 per month and a tax burden of 21% (CHF 31'517 on a CHF 150'000 income) rank higher than in 69% and 75% of Swiss municipalities respectively.

Frequently asked questions

Wie teuer ist Wohneigentum in Bois-d'Amont im Vergleich zu anderen Gemeinden?

Der Quadratmeterpreis liegt bei CHF 6'091, was günstiger ist als in 66% aller Schweizer Gemeinden. Damit gehört Bois-d'Amont eher zu den erschwinglicheren Standorten.

Wie ist die Situation auf dem Mietmarkt?

Die Leerwohnungsziffer liegt bei 0,59% (2025), was als knapper Markt eingestuft wird. Die Mieten liegen bei CHF 21,80 pro m2 und Monat, teurer als in 51% aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie hoch ist die Steuerbelastung in Bois-d'Amont?

Bei einem Bruttoeinkommen von CHF 150'000 liegt die Steuerbelastung für Alleinstehende ohne Kirchensteuer bei 21%, entsprechend CHF 31'517. Das ist teurer als in 75% aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie setzt sich die Bevölkerung in Bois-d'Amont zusammen?

22,3% der Bevölkerung sind unter 15 Jahre alt, 15,8% sind 65 Jahre oder älter. Die Bevölkerung ist in den letzten 5 Jahren um 6,6% gewachsen.

Wie naturnah ist die Umgebung von Bois-d'Amont?

Im Umkreis der Gemeinde gibt es mehr unversiegelte Fläche als bei 22% aller Schweizer Gemeinden. Innerhalb der Gemeinde selbst sind 62% landwirtschaftlich genutzt und 27% bewaldet.

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 Ependes (FR). Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Ependes (FR) — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Ependes (FR) cost per month?

Rental prices in Ependes (FR) 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 Ependes (FR) cost per m²?

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Ependes (FR) is typically in the range CHF 5'700-6'400 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Ependes (FR) cost?

The m² price for houses in Ependes (FR) is typically in the range CHF 5'400-7'000 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 can I estimate a property's value in Ependes (FR)?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Ependes (FR) the median is around CHF 6'091 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.