Wallis
Living in Lax
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Lax (Wallis). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
309
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’132
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.5%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
217.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 634
2 Rooms
CHF 826
3 Rooms
CHF 1’132
4 Rooms
CHF 1’449
5+ Rooms
CHF 1’834
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+36.2% (+CHF 301)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
111.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
106.00%
Combined Tax Rate
217.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 12’586
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 14’973
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
148
Vacancy Rate
1.5%
New Construction (last year)
1
Homeownership Rate
31.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
309
Population Density
62 per km²
Population Growth
+0.30%
Foreign Nationals
13.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
19.0%
20–39 years
25.0%
40–64 years
34.0%
65+ years
22.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Fiesch
2.25 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’132CHF 0
Taxes
251.00%+34.0%
Vacancy1.5%
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Grengiols
2.25 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’132CHF 0
Taxes
251.00%+34.0%
Vacancy1.5%
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Ernen
3.16 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’132CHF 0
Taxes
249.00%+32.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Bettmeralp
3.58 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’132CHF 0
Taxes
248.00%+31.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Bister VS
4.26 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’132CHF 0
Taxes
244.00%+27.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Binn
5.44 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’132CHF 0
Taxes
247.00%+30.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Frequently asked questions about Lax
What is the average rent in Lax?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Lax (Wallis) is CHF 1’132 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 634, for 4-room CHF 1’449.
What is the tax rate in Lax?
The combined tax rate in Lax is 217.00% (municipal: 111.00%, cantonal: 106.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 12’586 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Lax?
The vacancy rate in Lax is 1.520% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Lax have?
Lax has 309 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 5.02 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 13.0%.
How well is Lax connected by public transport?
Lax has public transport quality class D (D – poorly connected). The nearest centre Lausanne is reachable in approx. 56 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE