Demographic data and tax trends
The population of Cossonay totals 4893 inhabitants. In comparison to the number 3 years ago, this corresponds to a population change of 13.21%.
The amount of tax levied is determined by various aspects. On the one hand, the income of the population plays a part, as larger incomes generally mean higher taxes. On the other hand, the rates of the different types of tax (federal, cantonal, communal and personal tax) also have an impact on the level of taxation. Additional factors might include the taxation policy or fiscal situation of the canton or municipality in question. The jobs and services that have to be financed by tax revenue can additionally affect the tax charge. Currently, the taxation rate is 66%. On average, single people with no children in Cossonay pay 19.23% in tax, retired, married couples 17.6%, couples with 2 children 8.73% and couples without children 12.37%. Furthermore, the region's tax rate amounts to 13.5%. The average local income is CHF 75'780 and unemployment is at 1.78%.
Existing housing
Cossonay has a total of 2359 flats. The housing stock is divided into 87 flats with 1 room, 481 2-room flats, 758 3-room flats and 605 flats with 4 rooms. In addition to that, there are 292 5-room flats and 136 flats with 6 rooms or more.
Vacancy rates
In Cossonay, 0.38% of flats are empty. For instance, 0.63% of all flats with 2 rooms, 0.53% of 3-room flats and 0.17% of the four-room properties are currently unoccupied.
New properties
The number of new flats in Cossonay is 506. They were created over the last five years. Of these properties, 17 are flats with 1 room and 137 are two-room flats. Additionally, the locality acquired 228 flats with 3 rooms and 108 4-room flats. Finally, the region has 13 flats with five rooms and 3 flat with a minimum of six rooms.
Rental properties
The average monthly rent in the region is CHF 1800. Around 25% of all rents on offer are lower than or equivalent to CHF 1537 per month. 75 per cent of average monthly rental costs are CHF 2146 or are lower than this value (75th percentile).
