FreiburgZIP 1752• District Saane
Living in Belfaux
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Belfaux (Freiburg). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
12’600
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’320
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.9%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
195.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 739
2 Rooms
CHF 964
3 Rooms
CHF 1’320
4 Rooms
CHF 1’690
5+ Rooms
CHF 2’138
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+37.4% (+CHF 359)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
107.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
88.00%
Combined Tax Rate
195.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 11’310
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 13’455
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
6’048
Vacancy Rate
0.9%
New Construction (last year)
48
Homeownership Rate
45.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
12’600
Population Density
3’333 per km²
Population Growth
+0.90%
Foreign Nationals
17.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
18.0%
20–39 years
27.0%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
22.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
La Sonnaz
1.18 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’214CHF -106
Taxes
195.00%0.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Grolley-Ponthaux
2.22 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’214CHF -106
Taxes
200.00%+5.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Grolley
2.22 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’214CHF -106
Taxes
190.00%-5.0%
Vacancy0.8%
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Misery-Courtion
3.20 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’214CHF -106
Taxes
203.00%+8.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Givisiez
3.21 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’214CHF -106
Taxes
187.00%-8.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Corminboeuf
3.22 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’214CHF -106
Taxes
204.00%+9.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Frequently asked questions about Belfaux
What is the average rent in Belfaux?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Belfaux (Freiburg) is CHF 1’320 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 739, for 4-room CHF 1’690.
What is the tax rate in Belfaux?
The combined tax rate in Belfaux is 195.00% (municipal: 107.00%, cantonal: 88.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 11’310 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Belfaux?
The vacancy rate in Belfaux is 0.950% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Belfaux have?
Belfaux has 12’600 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 3.78 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 17.0%.
How well is Belfaux connected by public transport?
Belfaux has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Bern is reachable in approx. 25 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE