Buy & Rent Property in Bex: Facts & Figures at a Glance
What is Bex known for?
Bex is located in the canton of Vaud. Bex is known for its position at the foot of the Alps in the Chablais region, its salt mines and its long association with mountain life and vineyards. It serves as a practical base for people who want access to the Rhône valley, nearby resorts and the wider Vaud Alps.
What does the Bex property market look like?
Bex's property market tends to appeal to buyers seeking a quieter Alpine-edge setting with a mix of village homes, family homes and some hillside properties.
Price levels for buying and renting
Buy
The average purchase prices were:
- Apartment: 565,712 CHF
- This is 30,5 % lower than the Swiss average.
- Around 25 % of apartments are priced below 430,000 CHF.
- Around 75 % of apartments are priced at 695,000 CHF or below.
- House: 980,000 CHF
- This is 22,3 % lower than the Swiss average.
- Around 25 % of houses are priced below 842,225 CHF.
- Around 75 % of houses are priced at 1,280,000 CHF or below.
Rent
The average monthly rental prices were:
- Apartment: 1,329 CHF
- This is 19,5 % lower than the Swiss average.
- Around 25 % of rental listings are priced below 1,090 CHF.
- Around 75 % of rental listings cost 1,620 CHF or less.
For a detailed breakdown, visit:
https://www.immoscout24.ch/en/property-prices-m2/city-bex
Tax rates
Bex has a general tax charge of 13,77 %. This compares with 13,68 % for canton Vaud and 12,38 % nationally.
- Tax rates by household type:
- Single person without children: 19,61 %
- Married couple without children: 12,62 %
- Couple with children: 8,91 %
- Married pensioner: 17,94 %
- Example annual tax burden:
- Single (no children, 100,000 CHF income): 16,380 CHF
- Single (no children, 150,000 CHF income): 31,215 CHF
- Married couple (no children, 200,000 CHF income): 35,820 CHF
- Married couple (2 children, 125,000 CHF income): 11,945 CHF
- Married couple (2 children, 175,000 CHF income): 22,485 CHF
Note: Tax rates shown are indicative only and may be inaccurate; consult a qualified tax advisor for advice specific to your situation.
Availability
- Housing supply
- Vacancy rate: 0,78 % (Swiss average: 1,01 %)
- Total apartments: 4,665
- Housing growth over the last 5 years: 288 new apartments have been introduced to the market.
Demographics & economy
- Population: 8,841, with a foreigner rate of 35,77 %.
- Income: Average yearly income: 60,905 CHF. This is 25,6 % lower than the Swiss average (Swiss average: 81,875 CHF).
- Employment: Unemployment rate: 2,39 % (Swiss average: 1,47 %).
Connectivity
- It takes 62 minutes to get to the nearest major city using public transport.
- It takes 27 minutes to get to the nearest regional suburban hub using public transport.
- It takes 52 minutes to drive by car to the nearest major city.
- It takes 18 minutes to drive by car to the nearest regional suburban hub.
What is daily life like in Bex?
Daily life in Bex is shaped by village services, access to outdoor activities and easy reach of the surrounding mountains and vineyards. Residents can enjoy walking routes, local sports, nearby nature and a calm pace of life, while still having straightforward access to shops and day-to-day amenities.
Which lifestyles does Bex suit?
Bex suits buyers who want a settled residential environment, including families, commuters who value a practical base and purchasers looking for a home with access to nature. It can also appeal to people seeking a quieter lifestyle than the larger towns of the region, without losing everyday convenience.
Data from: June 2026
Note: The market for apartments for sale can change rapidly, so it is always advisable to check with local real estate experts/agents for the latest developments.
