Waadt
Living in Assens
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Assens (Waadt). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
1’077
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’559
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.7%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
248.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 873
2 Rooms
CHF 1’138
3 Rooms
CHF 1’559
4 Rooms
CHF 1’996
5+ Rooms
CHF 2’526
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+31.2% (+CHF 371)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
140.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
108.00%
Combined Tax Rate
248.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 14’384
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 17’112
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
517
Vacancy Rate
0.7%
New Construction (last year)
4
Homeownership Rate
41.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
1’077
Population Density
202 per km²
Population Growth
+1.00%
Foreign Nationals
31.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
19.0%
20–39 years
27.0%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
21.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Echallens
1.79 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’695+CHF 136
Taxes
257.00%+9.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Bretigny-sur-Morrens
2.03 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’559CHF 0
Taxes
253.00%+5.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Etagnières
2.14 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’559CHF 0
Taxes
222.00%-26.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Saint-Barthélemy
2.71 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’559CHF 0
Taxes
240.00%-8.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Bottens
3.00 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’559CHF 0
Taxes
252.00%+4.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Villars-le-Terroir
3.61 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’559CHF 0
Taxes
243.00%-5.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Frequently asked questions about Assens
What is the average rent in Assens?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Assens (Waadt) is CHF 1’559 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 873, for 4-room CHF 1’996.
What is the tax rate in Assens?
The combined tax rate in Assens is 248.00% (municipal: 140.00%, cantonal: 108.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 14’384 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Assens?
The vacancy rate in Assens is 0.670% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Assens have?
Assens has 1’077 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 5.33 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 31.0%.
How well is Assens connected by public transport?
Assens has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Lausanne is reachable in approx. 46 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE