Waadt
Living in Yens
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Yens (Waadt). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
1’430
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’559
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.6%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
240.00%
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
2005 – 2023+27.5% (+CHF 336)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
132.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
108.00%
Combined Tax Rate
240.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 13’920
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 16’560
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
686
Vacancy Rate
0.6%
New Construction (last year)
5
Homeownership Rate
45.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
1’430
Population Density
150 per km²
Population Growth
+1.40%
Foreign Nationals
31.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
18.0%
20–39 years
27.0%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
22.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Villars-sous-Yens
2.34 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’559CHF 0
Taxes
236.00%-4.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Saint-Livres
2.53 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’559CHF 0
Taxes
227.00%-13.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Lavigny
2.95 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’559CHF 0
Taxes
256.00%+16.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Aubonne
3.49 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’559CHF 0
Taxes
249.00%+9.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Denens
3.51 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’559CHF 0
Taxes
248.00%+8.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Ballens
3.99 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’559CHF 0
Taxes
251.00%+11.0%
Vacancy0.6%
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Frequently asked questions about Yens
What is the average rent in Yens?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Yens (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 Yens?
The combined tax rate in Yens is 240.00% (municipal: 132.00%, cantonal: 108.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 13’920 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Yens?
The vacancy rate in Yens is 0.570% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Yens have?
Yens has 1’430 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 9.51 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 31.0%.
How well is Yens connected by public transport?
Yens has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Lausanne is reachable in approx. 55 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE