Quality of life in Cottens (FR) (Fribourg): scores, review and neighborhoods

5.5/ 10
Fair
Population
1,387
Commune type
Village

Living in Cottens (FR), a commune of 1387 inhabitants in Canton Fribourg. With an overall score of 5.5/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Noise (9/10) and Nature & Green Spaces (9/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
9.0
Air Quality
5.6
Public Transport
1.8
Education & Culture
4.6
Nightlife & Dining
5.2
Nature & Green Spaces
9.0
Healthcare
5.5
Taxation
2.4
Annual Sunshine
6.8
Cantonal average

These scores summarise the living environment where residents actually live, not across the whole municipal territory. The map, by contrast, colours the territory: a highly rated commune can still show large, often uninhabited areas with weaker values.

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Nature
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Young Professional
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Family
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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Cottens (FR) achieves a compatibility score of 6.8/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (4.7/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Cottens (FR) excels in Noise (9/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus), Nature & Green Spaces (9/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Annual Sunshine (6.8/10).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Public Transport (1.8/10, limited public transport connections), Taxation (2.4/10, a higher tax burden than average), Education & Culture (4.6/10, limited educational and cultural infrastructure).

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

École primaire de la cléSchool

Public Transport

CottensTrain Station
Cottens FR, gareBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Dr Rémy BoscacciDoctor

Guides to read for this area

Four guides by lifestyle profile and three analyses of this area's strongest criteria.

Considering buying property in Cottens (FR) or moving to Canton Fribourg? Our interactive map lets you explore quality of life at the neighborhood level and compare with nearby communes.

Frequently asked questions about Cottens (FR)

What's it like to live in Cottens (FR)? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Cottens (FR) means trading urban convenience for quiet and green surroundings. Its weakest dimension is transport, scoring just 1.8, so a car is effectively necessary for commuting, and fiscal pressure is comparatively high at 2.4. Meanwhile, the commune excels on air quality and nature, both at 9, giving residents exceptionally clean surroundings and easy access to open countryside. Noise is also minimal at 9, reinforcing the calm character. Education sits at 4.6, health at 5.5, and dining at 5.2, all moderate. Neighboring Autigny, La Brillaz, and Neyruz (FR) share this rural Fribourg setting. The main tradeoff is clear: outstanding environmental quality and tranquility, offset by weak public transport connections and limited local amenities.
How sunny and clean is the air in Cottens (FR)?
Cottens (FR) stands out for its quiet, green setting, though its air quality is moderate rather than pristine. The weakest dimension here is transport, scoring just 1.8, which reflects limited public mobility options for a commune of 1,387 residents. By contrast, the strongest assets are noise and nature, both at 9, meaning the commune is exceptionally calm and surrounded by green space. Air quality sits at 5.6, while sunshine reaches 6.8, so sunny days are reasonably frequent but the air is not among the cleanest. Neighboring communes include Autigny, La Brillaz, and Neyruz (FR). The main tradeoff is clear: Cottens offers peace, greenery, and decent sunlight, but weaker transport connections and only average air quality temper that appeal.
How well-connected is Cottens (FR)? Transport, schools, dining
Cottens (FR) is a small commune where connectivity is the clearest limitation. Transport scores just 1.8, reflecting a rural setting with limited public transit options, and fiscal pressure is relatively high at 2.4. By contrast, the commune excels on air quality and nature, both scoring 9, alongside strong noise levels at 9. Education sits at a moderate 4.6, while dining reaches 5.2. Neighboring communes Autigny, La Brillaz, and Neyruz (FR) share this quiet Fribourg agglomeration character. The main tradeoff is straightforward: residents gain exceptional environmental quality and calm, but must accept weaker transport links and fewer everyday amenities than larger urban centres offer.
What are the neighboring communes of Cottens (FR) and how big is it?
Cottens (FR) is a small Fribourg commune of 1,387 inhabitants, and what distinguishes it is the sharp contrast between its quiet, green setting and its weak transport links. Its weakest dimension is transport, scoring just 1.8, alongside low fiscal attractiveness at 2.4. By contrast, air quality reaches 5.6 and nature scores a maximum 9, making the surroundings notably calm and green. The commune borders three neighbors: Autigny, La Brillaz, and Neyruz (FR). Meanwhile, education sits at 4.6 and healthcare at 5.5, both moderate. The main tradeoff is clear: Cottens offers excellent quiet and nature for its 1,387 residents, but weak transport and fiscal scores mean daily mobility and tax considerations weigh against that tranquility.
Is Cottens (FR) a tax-friendly municipality?
Cottens (FR) is not a tax-friendly municipality, with a fiscal score of only 2.4. That is the commune's weakest dimension by a clear margin. Meanwhile, its strongest assets lie elsewhere: nature scores 9 and low noise also reaches 9, reflecting a quiet, green setting of roughly 1,387 residents. Air quality sits at 5.6, while transport is weak at 1.8. Neighboring communes include Autigny, La Brillaz and Neyruz (FR). The main tradeoff is straightforward: residents accept a low fiscal attractiveness in exchange for strong nature and quiet, though connectivity remains limited.

Neighboring communes of Cottens (FR)

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 27.9 %20–64 years 56.2 %65 and over 16 %
Density
303 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+13.7 %
Vacant housing
2.9 %
New dwellings
0.0 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
1.9 %
Tertiary employment
80.2 %

Land use

Built-up area 12 %Agricultural land 69.9 %Forest 17.3 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Fribourg (FR)
Language region
French-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
46.7542, 7.0385
BFS Number
2186
Last updated
7 October 2026

Data: FSO, geo.admin.ch, OSM. Scores normalised 0-10