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Living in Vernier
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Vernier (Genf). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
34’774
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 2’117
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.3%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
147.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 1’186
2 Rooms
CHF 1’545
3 Rooms
CHF 2’117
4 Rooms
CHF 2’710
5+ Rooms
CHF 3’430
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+42.2% (+CHF 628)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
80.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
67.00%
Combined Tax Rate
147.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 8’526
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 10’143
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
16’692
Vacancy Rate
0.3%
New Construction (last year)
134
Homeownership Rate
18.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
34’774
Population Density
4’528 per km²
Population Growth
+1.60%
Foreign Nationals
35.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
21.0%
20–39 years
31.0%
40–64 years
34.0%
65+ years
14.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Lancy
1.67 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’680CHF -437
Taxes
–
Vacancy–
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Onex
1.85 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’055CHF -62
Taxes
137.00%-10.0%
Vacancy0.4%
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Confignon
2.25 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’891CHF -226
Taxes
151.00%+4.0%
Vacancy0.4%
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Bernex
3.41 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’055CHF -62
Taxes
142.00%-5.0%
Vacancy0.3%
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Carouge
3.72 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’055CHF -62
Taxes
143.00%-4.0%
Vacancy0.3%
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Genf
3.85 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 2’050CHF -67
Taxes
145.50%-1.5%
Vacancy0.4%
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Frequently asked questions about Vernier
What is the average rent in Vernier?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Vernier (Genf) is CHF 2’117 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 1’186, for 4-room CHF 2’710.
What is the tax rate in Vernier?
The combined tax rate in Vernier is 147.00% (municipal: 80.00%, cantonal: 67.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 8’526 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Vernier?
The vacancy rate in Vernier is 0.330% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Vernier have?
Vernier has 34’774 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 7.68 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 35.0%.
How well is Vernier connected by public transport?
Vernier has public transport quality class A (A – very well connected). The nearest centre Genf is reachable in approx. 0 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE