Waadt

Living in Founex

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

Population
3’847
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’559
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.7%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
243.00%
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

1’0001’5002’0002’50020052007201020132016201920222023CHF 1’131CHF 1’559
20052023+37.8% (+CHF 428)

Tax Burden

Municipal Tax Rate
135.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
108.00%
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
1’847
Vacancy Rate
0.7%
New Construction (last year)
15
Homeownership Rate
47.0%

Dwellings by Size

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

Population & Demographics

Population
3’847
Population Density
803 per km²
Population Growth
+1.60%
Foreign Nationals
33.0%

Age Distribution

0–19 years
20.0%
20–39 years
25.0%
40–64 years
35.0%
65+ years
20.0%

Public Transport & Accessibility

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

Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities

Frequently asked questions about Founex

What is the average rent in Founex?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Founex (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 Founex?
The combined tax rate in Founex is 243.00% (municipal: 135.00%, cantonal: 108.00%, 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 Founex?
The vacancy rate in Founex is 0.700% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Founex have?
Founex has 3’847 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 4.79 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 33.0%.
How well is Founex connected by public transport?
Founex has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Lausanne is reachable in approx. 27 minutes.

Current Listings in Founex

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