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Quality of life in La Brillaz (Fribourg): scores, review and neighborhoods

5.1/ 10
Average
Population
2,004
Commune type
Village

Living in La Brillaz, a commune of 2004 inhabitants in Canton Fribourg. With an overall score of 5.1/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Noise (9.2/10) and Nature & Green Spaces (8.9/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
9.2
Air Quality
5.9
Public Transport
1.8
Education & Culture
4.0
Nightlife & Dining
1.7
Nature & Green Spaces
8.9
Healthcare
5.4
Taxation
2.1
Annual Sunshine
6.9
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.

Recommended Profiles

Nature
Good
mediantop
Retirement
Fair
mediantop
Family
Average
mediantop
Young Professional
Average
mediantop

For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, La Brillaz achieves a compatibility score of 6.8/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (3.9/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: La Brillaz excels in Noise (9.2/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus), Nature & Green Spaces (8.9/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Annual Sunshine (6.9/10).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Nightlife & Dining (1.7/10, limited dining and nightlife options), Public Transport (1.8/10, limited public transport connections), Taxation (2.1/10, a higher tax burden than average).

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Key Infrastructure

Public Transport

Lovens, QuemounailleBus Stop
Lovens, villageBus Stop
Lovens, Les EssertsBus Stop
Lentigny, La ChapelleBus Stop
Lentigny, TreysallesBus Stop
Lovens, Le RéservoirBus Stop
Lentigny, villageBus Stop
Onnens FR, Pierra FattaBus Stop

Guides to read for this area

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

By lifestyle profile

Family
Where to Live in Fribourg as a Family
Young Professional
Where to Live in Fribourg as a Young Professional
Retirement
Where to Live in Fribourg in Retirement
Nature
Where to Live in Fribourg Close to Nature
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Considering buying property in La Brillaz 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 La Brillaz

What's it like to live in La Brillaz? Resident impressions and quality of life
La Brillaz scores 9.2 for quiet and 8.9 for nature access, so daily life leans calm and green. By contrast, the weakest dimensions are transport at 1.8, restaurants at 1.7, and taxation at 2.1, meaning car dependence is likely and dining or budget-friendly options are limited. Air quality sits at 5.9, health at 5.4, education at 4.0, and sunshine at 6.9. Neighboring communes include Cottens (FR), Prez, and Autigny. Overall, the profile fits nature lovers and retirees seeking low noise and open surroundings, while young professionals may find the low transport score restrictive. Families get moderate education and health scores.
How sunny and clean is the air in La Brillaz?
La Brillaz scores 9.2 for quiet and 8.9 for nature, making it one of the calmer, greener settings in the Fribourg agglomeration. Air quality is moderate at 5.9, while sunshine reaches 6.9. By contrast, the weakest dimensions are transport at 1.8, restaurants at 1.7, and fiscal pressure at 2.1, so car dependency is likely. Education sits at 4 and healthcare at 5.4. Neighboring communes include Cottens, Prez, and Autigny. Overall, the profile suits nature lovers and retirees seeking calm and open space rather than young professionals wanting urban amenities.
How well-connected is La Brillaz? Transport, schools, dining
La Brillaz scores 9.2 for quiet and 8.9 for nature, making it one of the calmest, greenest settings in the Fribourg agglomeration. By contrast, transport is the weak point at just 1.8, so a car is effectively necessary for daily commuting. Dining options are similarly thin at 1.7, and education sits at 4.0, meaning families likely depend on nearby communes such as Cottens (FR), Prez and Autigny for schooling and restaurants. Air quality is moderate at 5.9, healthcare at 5.4, sunshine at 6.9 and local taxation at 2.1. Overall, this profile suits nature lovers and retirees seeking tranquillity over urban convenience.
What are the neighboring communes of La Brillaz and how big is it?
La Brillaz stands out for its calm setting, scoring 9.2 on quietness and 8.9 on nature access. Its weakest dimension is transport, at just 1.8, followed by limited dining options at 1.7. By contrast, the commune performs well on air quality (5.9), healthcare (5.4), and sunshine (6.9), while education sits at 4.0 and fiscal attractiveness at 2.1. La Brillaz counts 2,004 residents and belongs to the Fribourg agglomeration. It shares borders with three neighboring communes: Cottens (FR), Prez, and Autigny. Given its strong nature and quietness scores alongside weak transport and amenities, the commune best suits nature lovers and retirees seeking a peaceful setting rather than young professionals dependent on frequent connections.
Is La Brillaz a tax-friendly municipality?
La Brillaz scores only 2.1 for fiscal attractiveness, so it is not a tax-friendly municipality by the measures used here. The weakest dimension is transport, at just 1.8, followed by restaurants at 1.7. By contrast, the commune performs strongly on quietness, scoring 9.2, and on nature, at 8.9. Air quality reaches 5.9, sunshine 6.9, and healthcare 5.4, while education sits at 4.0. Neighbouring communes include Cottens (FR), Prez and Autigny. Given this profile, La Brillaz suits nature lovers and households prioritising calm surroundings over low taxation, rather than young professionals seeking connectivity or residents focused primarily on fiscal savings.

Neighboring communes of La Brillaz

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 25.8 %20–64 years 60.2 %65 and over 13.9 %
Density
199 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+17.5 %
Vacant housing
4.1 %
New dwellings
13.3 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
1 %
Tertiary employment
69.8 %

Land use

Built-up area 8.5 %Agricultural land 71.1 %Forest 19.3 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Fribourg (FR)
Language region
French-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
46.7675, 7.0224
BFS Number
2234
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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