WaadtZIP 1008• District 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
2005 – 2023+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
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Le Mont-sur-Lausanne
2.55 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’559CHF -136
Taxes
229.00%+4.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Belmont-sur-Lausanne
3.06 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’695CHF 0
Taxes
222.00%-3.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Lausanne
3.15 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’750+CHF 55
Taxes
235.00%+10.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Pully
3.71 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’559CHF -136
Taxes
233.00%+8.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Cugy
3.91 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’559CHF -136
Taxes
255.00%+30.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Savigny VD
4.25 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’559CHF -136
Taxes
222.00%-3.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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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.
Current Listings in Epalinges
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Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE