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Port-Valais

BFS 6154 · Canton VS · 4’551 residents
52
Rank 977 / 2’131 Top 46% Canton VS-Ø 48

Port-Valais Port-Valais in Canton VS achieves an ImmoCensio overall score of 52/100 and thus ranks mid-range (2 points above the Swiss average of 50). The municipality ranks 977 of 2'131 analysed Swiss municipalities. (2 points above the Swiss average of 50). The municipality ranks 977 out of 2'131 analysed Swiss municipalities.

The greatest strength is in Population Dynamics (Score 77), while Demand (VR) (Score 24) shows the weakest profile. Population is growing strongly at 8.3% over 5 years. The vacancy rate of 1.63% suggests oversupply.

▲ Strengths
Population Dynamics 77
Future / Construction Activity 70
▼ Weaknesses
Transport & Accessibility 42
Demand (VR) 24
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Score Dimensions

Building Quality (16%) 55
New construction rate, renewable energy, construction year · Kt. Ø 51
Tax Attractiveness (14%) 47
Tax burden index in cantonal comparison · Kt. Ø 47
Demand (VR) (16%) 24
Low vacancy rate = high demand · Kt. Ø 44
Population Dynamics (13%) 77
5-year residential population growth · Kt. Ø 59
Infrastructure (13%) 57
Municipality size and multi-family share · Kt. Ø 46
Future / Construction Activity (13%) 70
Active building projects per capita · Kt. Ø 58
Transport & Accessibility (15%) 42
Travel time & accessibility (car + public transport) · Kt. Ø 34
AI Analysis Claude Haiku

Port-Valais in Valais achieves 52/100 points and ranks solidly above the cantonal average (44). The municipality benefits from strong Population growth (+8.3% in 5 years) and good Tax strength (63/100), but struggles with weak Demand (29/100) and poor Transport connectivity (36/100, 36 min by car to Lausanne).

▲ Strengths

Population is the core strength at 77/100: growth of 8.3% well above cantonal average, young demographics with 1.6% LWZ share. Tax situation at 63/100 is 11 points above Valais average. Buildings portfolio moderate with 42.6% new construction and 2005 average age.

▼ Weaknesses

Demand score of only 29/100 signals critically weak market power – among the lowest in the database. Transport significantly underdeveloped (36/100): public transport accessibility with index 91 very weak, 85 min to nearest center, commuters car-dependent and ÖV-distant.

Investment Perspective

Port-Valais is suitable for patient investors with a long time horizon: the price pressure of 57/100 indicates moderate upside potential. Demographic growth is sustainable, but Demand weakness and ÖV isolation limit return expectations. Target group: commuter housing for Lausanne workers with cars, not for capital investors seeking quick returns.

➡ Port-Valais is neither a hot-spot nor a flop – interesting for owner-occupiers with car dependency, recommended for investors only with realistic expectations.

AI Analysis

Confidence 90%
Trend
→
→ Stable
1-Year Forecast
53
+1 pts.
3-Year Forecast
54
+2 pts.
Influence Factors
+2 Strong population growth
+1 High new construction 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 Port-Valais?+
The score of 52/100 combines 7 dimensions: building quality, tax burden, demand, population dynamics, infrastructure, future and transport.Port-Valais therefore ranks 977 out of 2'131 Swiss municipalities.
How does Port-Valais compare to Canton VS?+
Port-Valais achieves a score of 52, the cantonal average is 48.. The municipality thus performs better than the cantonal average.
Is Port-Valais a good location for real estate investment?+
The ImmoCensio Score is a data-based indicator, not an investment recommendation. Port-Valais shows strengths in Population Dynamics (Score 77). Investment decisions should always be made with professional advice.
What is the vacancy rate in Port-Valais?+
The current vacancy rate is 1.63%.
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.