Overview

The number of inhabitants in Ecublens (VD) has changed by 1.24% over the last 3 years, to 13’320 inhabitants.

Demographic data

On average, residents earn CHF 74’235 annually. 23.75% of residents hold a university degree, 6.8% have completed higher vocational training and 39.22% have an SEK II qualification. In addition, 30.22% of residents are currently enrolled in school. The residential area has high social standards and an educated population. 1.73% of the population is presently unemployed.

Taxes

The overall rate of taxation is 13.45%. This varies on a case-by-case basis and is determined by income, marital status and the overall level of deductions, among other factors. In Ecublens (VD), single people without children pay an average of 19.07% tax, a married couple on a pension pays 17.56%, a married couple with two children pays 8.72% and a couple without children pays 12.32%.

New buildings

More living space has been built in Ecublens (VD) in the past 5 years. For instance, 316 new apartments have been constructed. Of these newly constructed apartments, 6 are 1-room apartments, which are ideal for singles. The number of new 2-room apartments is 102. Additionally, 107 3-room apartments and 91 4-room apartments have been created. 6 apartments with 5 rooms and 4 apartments with at least 6 rooms have been added to the local housing stock.

Housing stock

The new buildings have created additional housing in the region. There are a total of 6021 apartments in Ecublens (VD). There are a total of 600 1-room apartments available in the area. Additionally, there are 1362 apartments with 2 rooms, 2146 apartments with 3 rooms and 1290 4-room apartments. Overall, there are 387 5-room apartments and 236 large apartments with a minimum of 6 rooms.

Vacant apartments

The 0.55% of apartments in Ecublens (VD) are empty. Of this number, 1.33% of 1-room apartments, 0.96% of apartments with 2 rooms, 0.37% of apartments with 3 rooms and 0.23% of 4-room apartments are currently unoccupied.

Property market (letting only)

The average rent price for rental properties is CHF 1590 per month. 25% of all available rents are below a monthly rent of CHF 1195, or they are equal to this amount (25th percentile). The 75th percentile of monthly rents is CHF 2015.