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1796 Courgevaux (FR)

Fribourg · 1796 · 1'458 inhabitants
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*Safety: no separate figure for Courgevaux. 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 Courgevaux at a glance.

Costs

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Tax burden
20.1 %
↑ Above CH median
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 30,200 on an income of CHF 150,000. Rank 34 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 52 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 60 % in FR.
Typical range CHF 17–27 per m² / month · median
Buy (apartment)
Average
More expensive than 65 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 92 % in FR.
Typical range CHF 6'000–9'000 per m² · median
Buy (house)
Average
Cheaper than 55 % of all municipalities in Switzerland, more expensive than 62 % in FR.
Typical range CHF 5'500–8'000 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
2.3 %
Loose market
2.3 % of all homes are vacant — 15 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
FribourgFR46 min
NeuchâtelNE50 min
La Chaux-de-FondsNE77 min
Bern BE 74 min
Lausanne VD 119 min
Genève GE 130 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
FribourgFR28 min
NeuchâtelNE33 min
La Chaux-de-FondsNE49 min
Bern BE 30 min
Lausanne VD 62 min
Genève GE 103 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023

Quality of life

Land use
26.6 %
26.6 % forest, 18.6 % built-up area, 54.0 % 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
37 %
≈ Average
Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %
Tertiary level
37 %
Upper secondary
40 %
Compulsory
23 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
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Demographics
1'458 inhabitants
Children
19.0 %
Seniors 65+
17.5 %
Foreign nat.
29.1 %
Growth 5yr
+2.1 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Second homes
12.7 %
✓ No restriction
Share of second homes in housing stock (648 units total). Below the 20% threshold — no second-home restrictions.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 87.35 % · ARE 2025
Building structure
Single-family house
67 %
Building with 2 units
14 %
Multi-family house
14 %
2007 Median build year 5 % of which pre-1980 39 % Heat pump (from 2015) 3.9 Avg. rooms 120 m² Avg. floor area

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

The median build year 2007 is above the Swiss average (1991). 5 % of buildings date from before 1980.

Heat pumps are recorded in 39 % of updated GWR entries (from 2015).

FSO Register of Buildings and Dwellings (GWR) 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Wie hoch sind die Wohnkosten in Courgevaux?

Der Kaufpreis für Wohneigentum liegt bei CHF 7'449 pro m2, was höher ist als in 65% aller Schweizer Gemeinden. Die Miete liegt bei CHF 21.8 pro m2 und Monat, teurer als in 51% aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie ist die Steuerbelastung in Courgevaux?

Für eine alleinstehende Person mit CHF 150'000 Bruttoeinkommen liegt die Steuerbelastung bei 20.1%, entsprechend CHF 30'200 ohne Kirchensteuer. Das ist höher als in 59% aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

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

Die Leerwohnungsziffer lag 2025 bei 2.34%, was als lockerer Markt eingestuft wird.

Wie sieht die Bevölkerungsstruktur in Courgevaux aus?

Courgevaux zählt 1'458 Einwohner, davon sind 19% unter 15 Jahren und 17.5% ab 65 Jahren. Die Bevölkerung ist in den letzten 5 Jahren um 2.1% gewachsen.

Wie naturnah ist die Umgebung von Courgevaux?

Im Umkreis gibt es mehr unversiegelte Fläche als bei 84% aller Schweizer Gemeinden. Die Gemeinde selbst besteht zu 54% aus Landwirtschaftsfläche, zu 27% aus Wald und zu 19% aus Siedlungsfläche.

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 Courgevaux. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Courgevaux — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Courgevaux cost per month?

Rental prices in Courgevaux 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 Courgevaux cost per m²?

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Courgevaux is typically in the range CHF 7'000-7'900 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Courgevaux cost?

The m² price for houses in Courgevaux is typically in the range CHF 5'800-7'500 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 Courgevaux?

The effective tax burden in Courgevaux is 20.1 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 30,200 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Courgevaux is above. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Courgevaux?

No — in Courgevaux the share of second homes is 12.7 %, 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 Courgevaux?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Courgevaux the median is around CHF 7'449 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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