Waadt
Living in Orbe
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Orbe (Waadt). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
6’936
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’695
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.7%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
256.00%
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+37.8% (+CHF 465)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
148.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
108.00%
Combined Tax Rate
256.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 14’848
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 17’664
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
3’329
Vacancy Rate
0.7%
New Construction (last year)
27
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
6’936
Population Density
576 per km²
Population Growth
+1.60%
Foreign Nationals
37.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
20.0%
20–39 years
25.0%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
22.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Montcherand
1.54 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’559CHF -136
Taxes
255.00%-1.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Agiez
2.60 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’559CHF -136
Taxes
236.00%-20.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Valeyres-sous-Rances
2.84 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’559CHF -136
Taxes
224.00%-32.0%
Vacancy0.5%
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Arnex-sur-Orbe
2.97 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’559CHF -136
Taxes
237.00%-19.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Chavornay
3.44 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’695CHF 0
Taxes
245.00%-11.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Bofflens
3.66 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’559CHF -136
Taxes
243.00%-13.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Frequently asked questions about Orbe
What is the average rent in Orbe?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Orbe (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 Orbe?
The combined tax rate in Orbe is 256.00% (municipal: 148.00%, cantonal: 108.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 14’848 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Orbe?
The vacancy rate in Orbe is 0.700% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Orbe have?
Orbe has 6’936 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 12.05 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 37.0%.
How well is Orbe connected by public transport?
Orbe has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Lausanne is reachable in approx. 67 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE