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Belfaux

Fribourg · 3'452 inhabitants
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Location profile

Key location factors for Belfaux at a glance.

Costs

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Tax burden
20.9 %
↑ Above CH median
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 31,371 on an income of CHF 150,000. Rank 73 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 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 58 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 74 % in FR.
Typical range CHF 18–28 per m² / month · median
Buy (apartment)
Average
More expensive than 51 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 70 % in FR.
Typical range CHF 5'500–8'000 per m² · median
Buy (house)
Average
Cheaper than 60 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 51 % 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
2.5 %
Loose market
2.5 % of all homes are vacant — 37 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
FribourgFR20 min
BulleFR57 min
NeuchâtelNE62 min
Bern BE 49 min
Lausanne VD 80 min
Basel BS 112 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
FribourgFR14 min
BulleFR25 min
NeuchâtelNE49 min
Bern BE 32 min
Lausanne VD 59 min
Basel BS 101 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023

Quality of life

Land use
30.4 %
30.4 % forest, 13.5 % built-up area, 55.3 % farmland. The nearest forest edge is a median 100 metres away.
Source: FSO, land use statistics
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Safety
38.5 ‰
Average
38.5 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.
Median of size class
Excludes narcotics and immigration law (enforcement-driven offences) · FSO Police Crime Statistics 2025
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Education
34 %
≈ Average
Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %
Tertiary level
34 %
Upper secondary
38 %
Compulsory
28 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
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Demographics
3'452 inhabitants
Children
22.3 %
Seniors 65+
14.7 %
Foreign nat.
35.3 %
Growth 5yr
+5.2 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Second homes
7.1 %
✓ No restriction
Share of second homes in housing stock (1,483 units total). Below the 20% threshold — no second-home restrictions.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 92.92 % · ARE 2025
Building structure
Single-family house
62 %
Building with 2 units
15 %
Multi-family house
20 %
2010 Median build year 5 % of which pre-1980 22 % Heat pump (from 2015) 3.8 Avg. rooms 106 m² Avg. floor area

Belfaux is predominantly a single-family housing area: 62 % of residential buildings are single-family homes, 15 % have 2 units.

The median build year 2010 is above the Swiss average (1991). 5 % of buildings date from before 1980.

Heat pumps are recorded in 22 % 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 Belfaux?

Der Kaufpreis für Wohnungen liegt bei CHF 6'774 pro m2, das ist teurer als in 52 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden. Die Miete liegt bei CHF 22.5 pro m2 und Monat, teurer als in 58 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

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

Die Leerwohnungsziffer liegt bei 2.51 % (2025) und wird als 'lockerer Markt' eingestuft. Das deutet auf ein vergleichsweise entspanntes Angebot hin.

Wie hoch ist die Steuerbelastung in Belfaux?

Für eine alleinstehende Person mit CHF 150'000 Bruttoeinkommen liegt die Steuerbelastung bei 20.9 % beziehungsweise CHF 31'371, ohne Kirchensteuer. Das ist höher als in 74 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie ist die Umgebung von Belfaux geprägt?

Die Gemeindefläche besteht zu 55 % aus Landwirtschaftsfläche, zu 30 % aus Wald und zu 13 % aus Siedlungsfläche. Im Umkreis gibt es zudem mehr unversiegelte Fläche als bei 90 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wer lebt in Belfaux?

Belfaux zählt 3'452 Einwohner, 22.3 % davon sind unter 15 Jahren und 14.7 % sind 65 Jahre oder älter. Die Bevölkerung ist in den letzten 5 Jahren um 5.2 % gewachsen.

What do these prices mean?

Rents in the range of CHF 20-25/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Belfaux. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Belfaux — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Belfaux cost per month?

Rental prices in Belfaux are currently typically in the range CHF 20-25 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 1,450–1,700 per month — the effective market range starts lower for small apartments and rises disproportionately for large ones.

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

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Belfaux is typically in the range CHF 6'400-7'200 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Belfaux cost?

The m² price for houses in Belfaux is typically in the range CHF 5'600-7'300 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 Belfaux?

The effective tax burden in Belfaux is 20.9 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 31,371 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Belfaux is above. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Belfaux?

No — in Belfaux the share of second homes is 7.1 %, 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 Belfaux?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Belfaux the median is around CHF 6'774 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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Municipalities nearby, ordered by driving time — purchase price difference to Belfaux colour-coded.

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