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Châtel-Saint-Denis

Fribourg · 8'786 inhabitants
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Location profile

Key location factors for Châtel-Saint-Denis at a glance.

Costs

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Tax burden
20.9 %
↑ Above CH median
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 31,312 on an income of CHF 150,000. Rank 71 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)
High
More expensive than 74 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 91 % in FR.
Typical range CHF 20–31 per m² / month · median
Buy (apartment)
Average
More expensive than 65 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 91 % in FR.
Typical range CHF 6'000–9'000 per m² · median
Buy (house)
Average
More expensive than 68 % of all municipalities in Switzerland and 93 % in FR.
Typical range CHF 6'500–9'000 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
0.1 %
Tight market
0.1 % of all homes are vacant — 5 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
VeveyVD35 min
BulleFR36 min
FribourgFR66 min
Lausanne VD 47 min
Genève GE 92 min
Bern BE 92 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
VeveyVD18 min
BulleFR20 min
FribourgFR35 min
Lausanne VD 34 min
Genève GE 79 min
Bern BE 50 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023

Quality of life

Land use
42.4 %
42.4 % forest, 8.5 % built-up area, 45.1 % farmland. The nearest forest edge is a median 100 metres away.
Source: FSO, land use statistics
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Safety
39.2 ‰
Safe
39.2 offences per 1,000 residents (Swiss Criminal Code, 2025). Rated against municipalities of the same size class (5,000–10,000, median 42.7) — 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
37 %
≈ Average
Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %
Tertiary level
37 %
Upper secondary
43 %
Compulsory
20 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
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Demographics
8'786 inhabitants
Children
19.6 %
Seniors 65+
14.0 %
Foreign nat.
32.3 %
Growth 5yr
+21.8 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Second homes
12.9 %
✓ No restriction
Share of second homes in housing stock (4,690 units total). Below the 20% threshold — no second-home restrictions.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 87.06 % · ARE 2025
Building structure
Single-family house
64 %
Building with 2 units
13 %
Multi-family house
18 %
2011 Median build year 4 % of which pre-1980 19 % Heat pump (from 2015) 3.4 Avg. rooms 96 m² Avg. floor area

Châtel-Saint-Denis is predominantly a single-family housing area: 64 % of residential buildings are single-family homes, 13 % have 2 units.

The median build year 2011 is above the Swiss average (1991). 4 % of buildings date from before 1980.

Heat pumps are recorded in 19 % of updated GWR entries (from 2015).

FSO Register of Buildings and Dwellings (GWR) 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Wie stehen die Chancen, in Châtel-Saint-Denis eine Wohnung zu finden?

Die Leerwohnungsziffer liegt bei 0.11 % und wird als knapper Markt eingestuft. Das Angebot an verfügbaren Wohnungen ist entsprechend gering.

Wie teuer ist Wohneigentum in Châtel-Saint-Denis?

Der Kaufpreis pro m2 liegt bei 7'425 CHF, das ist teurer als in 65 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden. Mietwohnungen kosten im Schnitt 25 CHF pro m2 und Monat, teurer als in 74 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie hoch ist die Steuerbelastung in Châtel-Saint-Denis?

Für eine alleinstehende Person mit 150'000 CHF Bruttoeinkommen liegt die Steuerbelastung bei 20.9 %, das entspricht 31'312 CHF ohne Kirchensteuer. Damit ist die Belastung höher als in 72 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie ist die Umgebung von Châtel-Saint-Denis geprägt?

Die Gemeindefläche besteht zu 42 % aus Wald und zu 45 % aus Landwirtschaftsfläche, nur 9 % sind Siedlungsfläche. Im Umkreis gibt es mehr unversiegelte Fläche als bei 39 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

Wie hoch sind die Krankenkassenprämien in Châtel-Saint-Denis?

Für Erwachsene im Standardmodell liegt die monatliche Prämie bei 430 CHF. Das ist günstiger als in 69 % aller Schweizer Gemeinden.

What do these prices mean?

Rents in the range of CHF 23-27/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Châtel-Saint-Denis. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Châtel-Saint-Denis — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Châtel-Saint-Denis cost per month?

Rental prices in Châtel-Saint-Denis are currently typically in the range CHF 23-27 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 1,600–1,900 per month — the effective market range starts lower for small apartments and rises disproportionately for large ones.

What does an owner-occupied apartment in Châtel-Saint-Denis cost per m²?

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Châtel-Saint-Denis is typically in the range CHF 7'000-7'800 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Châtel-Saint-Denis cost?

The m² price for houses in Châtel-Saint-Denis is typically in the range CHF 6'700-8'600 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 Châtel-Saint-Denis?

The effective tax burden in Châtel-Saint-Denis is 20.9 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 31,312 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Châtel-Saint-Denis is above. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Châtel-Saint-Denis?

No — in Châtel-Saint-Denis the share of second homes is 12.9 %, 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 Châtel-Saint-Denis?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Châtel-Saint-Denis the median is around CHF 7'425 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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