Waadt
Living in Cossonay
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Cossonay (Waadt). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
3’876
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’559
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.7%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
243.00%
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+37.8% (+CHF 428)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
135.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
108.00%
Combined Tax Rate
243.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 14’094
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 16’767
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
1’860
Vacancy Rate
0.7%
New Construction (last year)
15
Homeownership Rate
47.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
3’876
Population Density
468 per km²
Population Growth
+1.60%
Foreign Nationals
33.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
20.0%
20–39 years
25.0%
40–64 years
35.0%
65+ years
20.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Penthalaz
1.05 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’559CHF 0
Taxes
227.00%-16.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Lussery-Villars
2.25 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’559CHF 0
Taxes
256.00%+13.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Dizy VD
2.25 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’559CHF 0
Taxes
248.00%+5.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Penthaz
2.25 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’559CHF 0
Taxes
228.00%-15.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Daillens
2.55 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’559CHF 0
Taxes
247.00%+4.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Senarclens
3.15 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’559CHF 0
Taxes
232.00%-11.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Frequently asked questions about Cossonay
What is the average rent in Cossonay?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Cossonay (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 Cossonay?
The combined tax rate in Cossonay is 243.00% (municipal: 135.00%, cantonal: 108.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 14’094 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Cossonay?
The vacancy rate in Cossonay is 0.700% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Cossonay have?
Cossonay has 3’876 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 8.28 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 33.0%.
How well is Cossonay connected by public transport?
Cossonay has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Lausanne is reachable in approx. 57 minutes.
Current Listings in Cossonay
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Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE