Waadt

Living in Echallens

Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Echallens (Waadt). All key figures for your apartment search.

Population
5’740
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’695
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.7%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
257.00%
2023

Rent Prices

As of 2023

1 Room
CHF 949
2 Rooms
CHF 1’237
3 Rooms
CHF 1’695
4 Rooms
CHF 2’170
5+ Rooms
CHF 2’746

Rent Price Trend

1’0001’5002’0002’50020052007201020132016201920222023CHF 1’263CHF 1’695
20052023+34.2% (+CHF 432)

Tax Burden

Municipal Tax Rate
149.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
108.00%
Combined Tax Rate
257.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 14’906
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 17’733
Tax year 2023

Housing Market

Total Dwellings
2’755
Vacancy Rate
0.7%
New Construction (last year)
22
Homeownership Rate
48.0%

Dwellings by Size

1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%

Population & Demographics

Population
5’740
Population Density
862 per km²
Population Growth
+1.70%
Foreign Nationals
38.0%

Age Distribution

0–19 years
21.0%
20–39 years
26.0%
40–64 years
34.0%
65+ years
19.0%

Public Transport & Accessibility

PT Quality Class
B
B – well connected
Travel Time to Center
53 min.
Lausanne
Nearest Center
Lausanne

Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities

Frequently asked questions about Echallens

What is the average rent in Echallens?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Echallens (Waadt) is CHF 1’695 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 949, for 4-room CHF 2’170.
What is the tax rate in Echallens?
The combined tax rate in Echallens is 257.00% (municipal: 149.00%, cantonal: 108.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 14’906 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Echallens?
The vacancy rate in Echallens is 0.710% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Echallens have?
Echallens has 5’740 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 6.66 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 38.0%.
How well is Echallens connected by public transport?
Echallens has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Lausanne is reachable in approx. 53 minutes.

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Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE