Demographic data and taxation trends
On average, 6719 residents live in Echallens. Over the past three years, the population has changed by 17.24%.
The level of tax levied hinges on a variety of factors. The population's income level plays a role here, as do the rates of the separate types of tax (federal, cantonal, local and individual tax). The tax rate in the region currently amounts to 72.5%. The demographic of single people with no children in Echallens pays 19.72% in tax, retired couples 18.04%, couples with two children 8.97% and childless couples 12.7%. Furthermore, the tax charge in the area amounts to 13.85%. What's more, the average yearly income totals CHF 75'895 and unemployment is at 1.76%.
Existing flats
The pool of housing in Echallens comprises a total of 2975 flats. Overall, there are 100 flats with 1 room, 549 2-room flats, 799 3-room flats and 866 flats with 4 rooms. The number of existing flats also encompasses 459 flats with 5 rooms and 202 flats with 6 or more rooms.
Untenanted flats
Some properties are also vacant. In Echallens, for instance, that figure is 0.14%. For example, 0.18% of all two-room flats, 0.25% of 3-room flats and 0.12% of the 4-room flats are presently unoccupied. Ultimately, 0% of flats with six or more rooms are also empty. Of these properties, at least 0% are flats with 5 or more rooms.
New flats
In the previous five years, 486 new homes have been constructed in Echallens. Of these properties, 155 flats have 2 rooms. In addition, 187 flats with 3 rooms and 98 flats with 4 rooms were built. These newly built properties also include 4 flat with at least six rooms and 33 5-room flats.
Letting
Properties to let are available at an average monthly price of CHF 1769. One quarter of all rents on offer are less than or equal to a monthly rent of CHF 1477 (25th percentile). Monthly rental prices are below CHF 2123 (75th percentile) or correspond to exactly this average price.
