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1744 Chénens (FR)

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Location profile

Key location factors for Chénens at a glance.

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Tax burden
21.7 %
↑ Above CH median
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 32,498 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
6.2 %
✓ No restriction
Share of second homes in housing stock (370 units total). Below the 20% threshold — no second-home restrictions.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 93.78 % · ARE 2025
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Public Transport
FribourgFR33 min
BulleFR57 min
ThunBE93 min
Bern BE 68 min
Lausanne VD 69 min
Genève GE 113 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
FribourgFR26 min
BulleFR27 min
ThunBE64 min
Bern BE 42 min
Lausanne VD 68 min
Genève GE 104 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023
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Health insurance
CHF 470
≈ CH median
Monthly premium for adults (standard model). CHF 470 / month.
CH median ca. CHF 450
CHF 300 CHF 450 CHF 600
ChildCHF 122 Young adultCHF 329
BAG Priminfo 2026 · Standard model · CHF 300 deductible
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Demographics
886 inhabitants
Children
25.7 %
Seniors 65+
12.8 %
Foreign nat.
19.3 %
Growth 5yr
+5.2 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Education
36 %
≈ Average
Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %
Tertiary level
36 %
Upper secondary
46 %
Compulsory
18 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
Building structure
Single-family house
73 %
Building with 2 units
13 %
Multi-family house
8 %
2013 Median build year 3 % of which pre-1980 35 % Heat pump (from 2015) 4.1 Avg. rooms 122 m² Avg. floor area

Chénens is predominantly a single-family housing area: 73 % of residential buildings are single-family homes, 13 % have 2 units.

The median build year 2013 is above the Swiss average (1991). 3 % of buildings date from before 1980.

Heat pumps are recorded in 35 % of updated GWR entries (from 2015).

FSO Register of Buildings and Dwellings (GWR) 2026

Property prices

Rent (apartment)
CHF 18-22
per m² / month · median
Range: CHF 11–33 /m²/Mt.
Buy (apartment)
CHF 6'000-6'700
per m² · median
Range: CHF 3'800–10'100 /m²
Buy (house)
CHF 5'300-6'900
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 18-22/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Chénens. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Chénens — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Chénens cost per month?

Rental prices in Chénens are currently typically in the range CHF 18-22 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 1,300–1,500 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 Chénens cost per m²?

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Chénens is typically in the range CHF 6'000-6'700 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Chénens cost?

The m² price for houses in Chénens is typically in the range CHF 5'300-6'900 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 Chénens?

The effective tax burden in Chénens is 21.7 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 32,498 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Chénens is above. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Chénens?

No — in Chénens the share of second homes is 6.2 %, 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 Chénens?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Chénens the median is around CHF 6'359 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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Comparison with neighbouring municipalities — purchase price difference to Chénens colour-coded.

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