WaadtZIP 1008District Ouest lausannois

Living in Epalinges

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

Population
12’300
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’695
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.6%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
225.00%
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 1’154CHF 1’695
20052023+46.9% (+CHF 541)

Tax Burden

Municipal Tax Rate
117.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
108.00%
Combined Tax Rate
225.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 13’050
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 15’525
Tax year 2023

Housing Market

Total Dwellings
5’904
Vacancy Rate
0.6%
New Construction (last year)
47
Homeownership Rate
34.0%

Dwellings by Size

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

Population & Demographics

Population
12’300
Population Density
5’325 per km²
Population Growth
+1.30%
Foreign Nationals
32.0%

Age Distribution

0–19 years
22.0%
20–39 years
24.0%
40–64 years
34.0%
65+ years
20.0%

Public Transport & Accessibility

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

Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities

Frequently asked questions about Epalinges

What is the average rent in Epalinges?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Epalinges (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 Epalinges?
The combined tax rate in Epalinges is 225.00% (municipal: 117.00%, cantonal: 108.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 13’050 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Epalinges?
The vacancy rate in Epalinges is 0.620% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Epalinges have?
Epalinges has 12’300 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 2.31 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 32.0%.
How well is Epalinges connected by public transport?
Epalinges has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Lausanne is reachable in approx. 14 minutes.

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