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Murten

BFS 2275 · Canton FR · 9’552 residents
55
Rank 754 / 2’131 Top 35% Canton FR-Ø 54

Murten Murten in Canton FR achieves an ImmoCensio overall score of 55/100 and thus ranks mid-range (5 points above the Swiss average of 50). The municipality ranks 754 of 2'131 analysed Swiss municipalities. (5 points above the Swiss average of 50). The municipality ranks 754 out of 2'131 analysed Swiss municipalities.

The greatest strength is in Infrastructure (Score 84), while Population Dynamics (Score 29) shows the weakest profile. Population is growing strongly at 2.2% over 5 years. The vacancy rate of 0.7% indicates healthy demand.

▲ Strengths
Infrastructure 84
Building Quality 74
▼ Weaknesses
Tax Attractiveness 36
Population Dynamics 29
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Score Dimensions

Building Quality (16%) 74
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%) 59
Low vacancy rate = high demand · Kt. Ø 47
Population Dynamics (13%) 29
5-year residential population growth · Kt. Ø 63
Infrastructure (13%) 84
Municipality size and multi-family share · Kt. Ø 42
Future / Construction Activity (13%) 49
Active building projects per capita · Kt. Ø 66
Transport & Accessibility (15%) 53
Travel time & accessibility (car + public transport) · Kt. Ø 51
AI Analysis Claude Haiku

Murten is a well-maintained small town (9,552 inhabitants) with stable Infrastructure and solid Buildings, ranking slightly above cantonal average (54 vs. 53). Demand remains weak, Population development minimal – typical for rural locations in Fribourg.

▲ Strengths

Infrastructure (84/100) and Buildings condition (74/100) are the highlights: 29.5% new construction and 56.2% renewable energy indicate modern substance. Transport connection with 33 min. to Bern is acceptable for the distance.

▼ Weaknesses

Population (29/100) and Demand (41/100) are critical: Only +2.2% growth in 5 years, floor space index at meager 1.45%, commuter share -12.5% in canton suggests outmigration. Price pressure (51/100) shows stagnation.

Investment Perspective

Murten is more suitable as a residential location for commuters than for yield-oriented investors. With stable Infrastructure and modern Buildings stock, it is defensively positioned, but weak Population dynamics limit price appreciation. Public transport connection (53 min. to Bern) is marginal for commuters, car dependency (33 min.) higher.

➡ Solid, but not dynamic – Murten is suitable for homebuyers with commuter profile and preference for quiet living, not for yield-focused investors.

AI Analysis

Confidence 90%
Trend
→
→ Stable
1-Year Forecast
56
+1 pts.
3-Year Forecast
57
+2 pts.
Influence Factors
+1 Population growth
+1 High new construction rate
+0.5 High renewable energy share
+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 Murten?+
The score of 55/100 combines 7 dimensions: building quality, tax burden, demand, population dynamics, infrastructure, future and transport.Murten therefore ranks 754 out of 2'131 Swiss municipalities.
How does Murten compare to Canton FR?+
Murten achieves a score of 55, the cantonal average is 54.. The municipality thus performs better than the cantonal average.
Is Murten a good location for real estate investment?+
The ImmoCensio Score is a data-based indicator, not an investment recommendation. Murten shows strengths in Infrastructure (Score 84). Investment decisions should always be made with professional advice.
What is the vacancy rate in Murten?+
The current vacancy rate is 0.7%.
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.