Wallis
Living in Saxon
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Saxon (Wallis). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
5’897
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’230
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.5%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
243.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 689
2 Rooms
CHF 898
3 Rooms
CHF 1’230
4 Rooms
CHF 1’574
5+ Rooms
CHF 1’993
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+44.5% (+CHF 379)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
137.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
106.00%
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
2’831
Vacancy Rate
1.5%
New Construction (last year)
23
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
5’897
Population Density
254 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
33.0%
65+ years
23.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Saillon
2.25 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’132CHF -98
Taxes
242.00%-1.0%
Vacancy1.5%
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Fully
4.27 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’230CHF 0
Taxes
233.00%-10.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Riddes
4.27 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’132CHF -98
Taxes
240.00%-3.0%
Vacancy1.5%
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Leytron
4.51 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’132CHF -98
Taxes
235.00%-8.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Isérables
6.12 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’132CHF -98
Taxes
234.00%-9.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Chamoson
6.76 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’230CHF 0
Taxes
244.00%+1.0%
Vacancy1.5%
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Frequently asked questions about Saxon
What is the average rent in Saxon?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Saxon (Wallis) is CHF 1’230 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 689, for 4-room CHF 1’574.
What is the tax rate in Saxon?
The combined tax rate in Saxon is 243.00% (municipal: 137.00%, cantonal: 106.00%, 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 Saxon?
The vacancy rate in Saxon is 1.520% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Saxon have?
Saxon has 5’897 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 23.20 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 13.0%.
How well is Saxon connected by public transport?
Saxon has public transport quality class C (C – moderately connected). The nearest centre Lausanne is reachable in approx. 46 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE