Wallis
Living in Lens
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Lens (Wallis). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
3’357
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’132
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.2%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
216.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 634
2 Rooms
CHF 826
3 Rooms
CHF 1’132
4 Rooms
CHF 1’449
5+ Rooms
CHF 1’834
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+37.2% (+CHF 307)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
110.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
106.00%
Combined Tax Rate
216.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 12’528
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 14’904
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
1’611
Vacancy Rate
1.2%
New Construction (last year)
13
Homeownership Rate
30.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
3’357
Population Density
242 per km²
Population Growth
+0.20%
Foreign Nationals
12.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
18.0%
20–39 years
24.0%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
25.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Icogne
1.11 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’132CHF 0
Taxes
253.00%+37.0%
Vacancy1.8%
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Ayent
2.52 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’132CHF 0
Taxes
244.00%+28.0%
Vacancy1.5%
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Saint-Léonard
3.09 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’132CHF 0
Taxes
224.00%+8.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Grône
3.40 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’132CHF 0
Taxes
252.00%+36.0%
Vacancy1.8%
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Ayent
3.64 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’132CHF 0
Taxes
244.00%+28.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Chalais
4.34 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’132CHF 0
Taxes
244.00%+28.0%
Vacancy1.7%
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Frequently asked questions about Lens
What is the average rent in Lens?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Lens (Wallis) is CHF 1’132 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 634, for 4-room CHF 1’449.
What is the tax rate in Lens?
The combined tax rate in Lens is 216.00% (municipal: 110.00%, cantonal: 106.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 12’528 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Lens?
The vacancy rate in Lens is 1.200% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Lens have?
Lens has 3’357 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 13.90 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 12.0%.
How well is Lens connected by public transport?
Lens has public transport quality class C (C – moderately connected). The nearest centre Lausanne is reachable in approx. 55 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE