Waadt

Living in Ecublens

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

Population
12’854
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’695
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.7%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
253.00%
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 1’235CHF 1’695
20052023+37.2% (+CHF 460)

Tax Burden

Municipal Tax Rate
145.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
108.00%
Combined Tax Rate
253.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 14’674
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 17’457
Tax year 2023

Housing Market

Total Dwellings
6’170
Vacancy Rate
0.7%
New Construction (last year)
49
Homeownership Rate
45.0%

Dwellings by Size

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

Population & Demographics

Population
12’854
Population Density
2’251 per km²
Population Growth
+1.40%
Foreign Nationals
35.0%

Age Distribution

0–19 years
18.0%
20–39 years
27.0%
40–64 years
34.0%
65+ years
21.0%

Public Transport & Accessibility

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

Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities

Frequently asked questions about Ecublens

What is the average rent in Ecublens?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Ecublens (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 Ecublens?
The combined tax rate in Ecublens is 253.00% (municipal: 145.00%, cantonal: 108.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 14’674 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Ecublens?
The vacancy rate in Ecublens is 0.690% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Ecublens have?
Ecublens has 12’854 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 5.71 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 35.0%.
How well is Ecublens connected by public transport?
Ecublens has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Lausanne is reachable in approx. 25 minutes.

Current Listings in Ecublens

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