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Jaun

BFS 2138 · Canton FR · 657 residents
51
Rank 1006 / 2’131 Top 47% Canton FR-Ø 54

Jaun Jaun in Canton FR achieves an ImmoCensio overall score of 51/100 and thus ranks mid-range (1 points above the Swiss average of 50). The municipality ranks 1006 of 2'131 analysed Swiss municipalities. (1 points above the Swiss average of 50). The municipality ranks 1006 out of 2'131 analysed Swiss municipalities.

The greatest strength is in Future / Construction Activity (Score 98), while Infrastructure (Score 19) shows the weakest profile. Population is growing strongly at 2.2% over 5 years. With a vacancy rate of only 0.23%, the housing market is very tight.

▲ Strengths
Future / Construction Activity 98
Demand (VR) 84
▼ Weaknesses
Population Dynamics 29
Infrastructure 19
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Score Dimensions

Building Quality (16%) 53
New construction rate, renewable energy, construction year · Kt. Ø 71
Tax Attractiveness (14%) 36
Tax burden index in cantonal comparison · Kt. Ø 36
Demand (VR) (16%) 84
Low vacancy rate = high demand · Kt. Ø 47
Population Dynamics (13%) 29
5-year residential population growth · Kt. Ø 63
Infrastructure (13%) 19
Municipality size and multi-family share · Kt. Ø 42
Future / Construction Activity (13%) 98
Active building projects per capita · Kt. Ø 66
Transport & Accessibility (15%) 31
Travel time & accessibility (car + public transport) · Kt. Ø 51
AI Analysis Claude Haiku

Jaun (FR) is a small mountain municipality (657 residents) with exceptionally strong future potential (97/100), but significant structural weaknesses. With a score of 42/100, the municipality is well below the cantonal average (53) and ranks 1478th nationwide – not suitable for classical real estate investments.

▲ Strengths

The dominant feature is the Future dimension with 97/100, indicating development potential. Population grows moderately (+2.2% in 5 years), and the building stock is relatively young (Ø 1992) with good renewal rate (47.6% renewable). New construction activity at 11.1% indicates dynamism.

▼ Weaknesses

Infrastructure and Transport are critically weak (both 19/100): travel time to nearest center (Lausanne) 69 min by car, 115 min by public transport. Population only 657 residents (score 29/100), tax capacity low (37/100) with cantonal average tax quota 40.7%. Demand weak (41/100) with price pressure only 34/100.

Investment Perspective

Jaun is not a classical income-generating investment for investors. Extreme distance from economic centers (69 min by car to Lausanne) severely limits buyer segments. The 97 Future rating could indicate planned infrastructure development – local due diligence required here. More interesting for long-term owner-occupiers with affinity for remote mountain locations.

➡ Despite future potential, Jaun remains a marginal market: buy only if concrete infrastructure mega-projects are planned or lifestyle takes priority over returns.

AI Analysis

Confidence 90%
Trend
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↑ Rising
1-Year Forecast
53
+2 pts.
3-Year Forecast
54
+3 pts.
Influence Factors
+1 Population growth
+0.5 Active construction
+1 Very low vacancy rate
+1 Many construction projects
AI-generated · Not investment advice · Data may contain errors
AI forecast based on 6 months of history.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the ImmoCensio Score mean for Jaun?+
The score of 51/100 combines 7 dimensions: building quality, tax burden, demand, population dynamics, infrastructure, future and transport.Jaun therefore ranks 1006 out of 2'131 Swiss municipalities.
How does Jaun compare to Canton FR?+
Jaun achieves a score of 51, the cantonal average is 54.. The municipality thus performs weaker than the cantonal average.
Is Jaun a good location for real estate investment?+
The ImmoCensio Score is a data-based indicator, not an investment recommendation. Jaun shows strengths in Future / Construction Activity (Score 98). Investment decisions should always be made with professional advice.
What is the vacancy rate in Jaun?+
The current vacancy rate is 0.23%.
Data sources: FSO STAT-TAB/stats.swiss (population, vacant dwellings), GWR (buildings), FTA/ESTV (taxes, partly cantonal level), SNB (interest rates), ARE/GeoAdmin (accessibility), IAZI/Wüest benchmarks (purchase prices, cantonal). Data as of: 20.07.2026. Percentile ranking across 2'131 municipalities.