Waadt
Living in Ballens
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Ballens (Waadt). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
536
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’559
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.6%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
251.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 873
2 Rooms
CHF 1’138
3 Rooms
CHF 1’559
4 Rooms
CHF 1’996
5+ Rooms
CHF 2’526
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+29.4% (+CHF 354)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
143.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
108.00%
Combined Tax Rate
251.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 14’558
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 17’319
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
257
Vacancy Rate
0.6%
New Construction (last year)
2
Homeownership Rate
33.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
536
Population Density
63 per km²
Population Growth
+1.20%
Foreign Nationals
39.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
21.0%
20–39 years
27.0%
40–64 years
35.0%
65+ years
17.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Berolle
2.55 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’559CHF 0
Taxes
252.00%+1.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Bière
3.15 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’559CHF 0
Taxes
253.00%+2.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Mollens
3.71 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’559CHF 0
Taxes
222.00%-29.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Yens
3.99 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’559CHF 0
Taxes
240.00%-11.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Saubraz
4.50 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’559CHF 0
Taxes
229.00%-22.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Saint-Livres
4.73 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’559CHF 0
Taxes
227.00%-24.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Frequently asked questions about Ballens
What is the average rent in Ballens?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Ballens (Waadt) is CHF 1’559 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 873, for 4-room CHF 1’996.
What is the tax rate in Ballens?
The combined tax rate in Ballens is 251.00% (municipal: 143.00%, cantonal: 108.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 14’558 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Ballens?
The vacancy rate in Ballens is 0.620% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Ballens have?
Ballens has 536 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 8.45 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 39.0%.
How well is Ballens connected by public transport?
Ballens has public transport quality class D (D – poorly connected). The nearest centre Lausanne is reachable in approx. 48 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE