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

7.0/ 10
Top 5% in Switzerland#3 in the cantonExcellent
Population
7,652
Commune type
Town

Living in Marly, a commune of 7652 inhabitants in Canton Fribourg. With an overall score of 7/10, this commune is attractive for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Healthcare (9.9/10) and Education & Culture (9.7/10). Its score is above the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
9.0
Air Quality
5.2
Public Transport
5.3
Education & Culture
9.7
Nightlife & Dining
9.2
Nature & Green Spaces
6.4
Healthcare
9.9
Taxation
2.0
Annual Sunshine
6.6
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

Family
ExceptionalTop 3% in Switzerland
mediantop
Retirement
ExcellentTop 10% in Switzerland
mediantop
Young Professional
ExcellentTop 10% in Switzerland
mediantop
Nature
Good
mediantop

For families looking to settle in Switzerland, Marly achieves a compatibility score of 7.2/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Young Professional profile comes last of the four, yet still reaches 6.6/10, in the top 10% of Switzerland.

Strengths: Marly excels in Healthcare (9.9/10, excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals), Education & Culture (9.7/10, excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues), Nightlife & Dining (9.2/10, a rich selection of restaurants, bars, and entertainment).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Taxation (2/10, a higher tax burden than average).

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Bibliothèque régionale de MarlyLibrary
Théâtre Petit-MarlyCinema / Theatre
Ecole primaire de Marly Grand-PréSchool
Ecole enfantine de Marly Grand-PréSchool
Cycle d'Orientation de MarlySchool
École primaire de Marly CitéSchool
Centre scolaire Château d'EauSchool
École Cycle d'Orientation de MarlySchool

Public Transport

Marly, Innovation CenterBus Stop
Marly, Ancienne-PapeterieBus Stop
Marly, piscineBus Stop
Marly, Pré de la CroixBus Stop
JonctionBus Stop
Marly, Bel-AirBus Stop
Grand-PréBus Stop
Les RittesBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Cabinet médicalMedical Centre
Groupe médical MarlyMedical Centre
Cabinet du Centre MarlyDoctor
Centre médicalDoctor
AmavitaDoctor
BenuDoctor

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 Marly 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 Marly

What's it like to live in Marly? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Marly means strong public services paired with a demanding tax burden. Its most striking score is healthcare at 9.9, closely followed by education at 9.7 and quiet surroundings at 9, so families and residents seeking calm, well-served daily life find plenty to like. However, fiscal pressure is the clear weak point at just 2, with air quality at 5.2 and transport at 5.3 also trailing. Neighboring Pierrafortscha, Villarsel-sur-Marly and Bois-d'Amont sit nearby, yet Marly's own profile stands out. The main tradeoff is straightforward: excellent health, education and quiet come at the cost of high taxation and only moderate environmental and mobility scores.
How sunny and clean is the air in Marly?
Marly's most striking score is its healthcare access at 9.9, followed closely by education at 9.7. Air quality, however, sits at just 5.2, so the commune cannot claim especially clean air. Sunshine reaches 6.6, a moderate figure that reflects the Fribourg climate rather than any exceptional exposure. Among the weaker dimensions, fiscal pressure is the lowest at 2, while noise sits at a comfortable 9. Nonetheless, the air score of 5.2 remains the main environmental caveat. The tradeoff is clear: Marly offers outstanding healthcare and schooling, yet residents accept middling air quality and only average sunshine in return.
How well-connected is Marly? Transport, schools, dining
Marly scores 9.9 for healthcare and 9.7 for education, making these its standout strengths. Dining follows closely at 9.2, and noise sits at 9, so daily life feels calm and well-served. Transport, however, is more modest at 5.3, and air quality reaches only 5.2. Nature scores 6.4 and sunshine 6.6, both middling. The weakest dimension is fiscal pressure, at just 2, which weighs heavily on households. Neighboring communes include Pierrafortscha, Villarsel-sur-Marly, and Bois-d'Amont. The main tradeoff is clear: excellent schools, healthcare, and dining come alongside weaker transport links and a low fiscal score, so connectivity and tax burden are the areas to weigh carefully.
What are the neighboring communes of Marly and how big is it?
With a fiscal score of just 2, Marly stands out as a costly place to settle, yet its healthcare score of 9.9 and education score of 9.7 are among its strongest assets. The commune counts 7,652 residents and sits in the Fribourg agglomeration. Its neighbors are Pierrafortscha, Villarsel-sur-Marly, and Bois-d'Amont. Noise levels score 9, suggesting a quiet setting, while air quality at 5.2 and transport at 5.3 remain moderate. Nature reaches 6.4 and sunshine 6.6, with restaurants at 9.2. The main tradeoff is clear: excellent public amenities and calm surroundings come at the price of low fiscal attractiveness.
Is Marly a tax-friendly municipality?
Marly scores only 2 out of 10 for fiscal attractiveness, making it one of the least tax-friendly dimensions in its profile. Yet the commune performs strongly elsewhere: healthcare reaches 9.9, education 9.7, restaurants 9.2, and noise sits at 9, while nature scores 6.4, sunshine 6.6, transport 5.3, and air quality 5.2. Neighboring communes include Pierrafortscha, Villarsel-sur-Marly, and Bois-d'Amont. The main tradeoff is clear: residents accept a high tax burden in exchange for excellent healthcare, education, and dining amenities, plus quiet surroundings. Those prioritizing low taxation may find Marly less suitable, however the overall quality-of-life scores remain notably high across most other dimensions.

Neighboring communes of Marly

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 21.7 %20–64 years 57.8 %65 and over 20.5 %
Density
1,054 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+7.4 %
Vacant housing
0.7 %
New dwellings
1.2 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
4.7 %
Tertiary employment
79.2 %

Land use

Built-up area 30.7 %Agricultural land 35.3 %Forest 29.7 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Fribourg (FR)
Language region
French-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
46.7756, 7.1521
BFS Number
2206
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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