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Vaulruz

BFS 2155 · Canton FR · 1’130 residents
59
Rank 502 / 2’131 Top 24% Canton FR-Ø 54

Vaulruz Vaulruz in Canton FR achieves an ImmoCensio overall score of 59/100 and thus ranks mid-range (9 points above the Swiss average of 50). The municipality ranks 502 of 2'131 analysed Swiss municipalities. (9 points above the Swiss average of 50). The municipality ranks 502 out of 2'131 analysed Swiss municipalities.

The greatest strength is in Future / Construction Activity (Score 91), while Tax Attractiveness (Score 36) shows the weakest profile. Population is growing strongly at 5.5% over 5 years. The vacancy rate of 0.58% indicates healthy demand.

▲ Strengths
Future / Construction Activity 91
Demand (VR) 65
▼ Weaknesses
Infrastructure 48
Tax Attractiveness 36
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Score Dimensions

Building Quality (16%) 63
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%) 65
Low vacancy rate = high demand · Kt. Ø 47
Population Dynamics (13%) 58
5-year residential population growth · Kt. Ø 63
Infrastructure (13%) 48
Municipality size and multi-family share · Kt. Ø 42
Future / Construction Activity (13%) 91
Active building projects per capita · Kt. Ø 66
Transport & Accessibility (15%) 50
Travel time & accessibility (car + public transport) · Kt. Ø 51
AI Analysis Claude Haiku

Vaulruz is slightly above the Fribourg average at 54/100 (53) and ranks in the broad middle field (rank 801/2142). The municipality benefits from a remarkable Future dimension (94/100), but is held back by weak Tax attractiveness (37/100) and moderate Demand (41/100).

▲ Strengths

Excellent Future prospects (94/100) with strong Population growth (+5.5% in 5 years) and moderate land ownership rate (1.45%). Buildings quality is solid at 62/100; 29.5% new construction share and 30.6% renewable energy indicate modernized stock.

▼ Weaknesses

Tax burden (37/100) is significantly below canton average – a structural handicap for attractiveness. Demand (41/100) and Infrastructure (46/100) are below average; public transport accessibility is weak at index 225, travel time via public transport to Lausanne takes 71 minutes.

Investment Perspective

Vaulruz is suited for long-term investors betting on Population growth and Future potential. With moderate price pressure index (42/100) and good car accessibility (35 min. to Lausanne), single-family homes could be attractive. Rental market is weak (CHF 1'190 for 3-room cantonal average); rental yields are likely to be low.

➡ Vaulruz is a growth village with Future potential, but weak Tax policy and Infrastructure – suitable for owner-occupiers with local ties, not for yield investors.

AI Analysis

Confidence 90%
Trend
→
→ Stable
1-Year Forecast
60
+1 pts.
3-Year Forecast
61
+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 Vaulruz?+
The score of 59/100 combines 7 dimensions: building quality, tax burden, demand, population dynamics, infrastructure, future and transport.Vaulruz therefore ranks 502 out of 2'131 Swiss municipalities.
How does Vaulruz compare to Canton FR?+
Vaulruz achieves a score of 59, the cantonal average is 54.. The municipality thus performs better than the cantonal average.
Is Vaulruz a good location for real estate investment?+
The ImmoCensio Score is a data-based indicator, not an investment recommendation. Vaulruz shows strengths in Future / Construction Activity (Score 91). Investment decisions should always be made with professional advice.
What is the vacancy rate in Vaulruz?+
The current vacancy rate is 0.58%.
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.