Buy & Rent Property in Bourg-en-Lavaux: Facts & Figures at a Glance
What is Bourg-en-Lavaux known for?
Bourg-en-Lavaux is located in the canton of Kanton Waadt. Bourg-en-Lavaux is known for its terraced vineyards, historic wine-growing villages and sweeping views over Lake Geneva. It is closely associated with Lavaux’s UNESCO-listed landscape, local wine production and a distinctly rural-residential character close to Lausanne.
What does the Bourg-en-Lavaux property market look like?
Bourg-en-Lavaux's property market is shaped by protected landscape, heritage villages and limited supply in a highly sought-after lakeside wine region.
Price levels for buying and renting
Buy
The average purchase prices were:
- Apartment: 1,896,000 CHF
- This is 132,8 % higher than the Swiss average.
- Around 25 % of apartments are priced below 1,558,333 CHF.
- Around 75 % of apartments are priced at 2,140,000 CHF or below.
- House: 2,590,000 CHF
- This is 105,4 % higher than the Swiss average.
- Around 25 % of houses are priced below 1,830,000 CHF.
- Around 75 % of houses are priced at 3,500,000 CHF or below.
Rent
The average monthly rental prices were:
- Apartment: 2,080 CHF
- This is 26,1 % higher than the Swiss average.
- Around 25 % of rental listings are priced below 1,630 CHF.
- Around 75 % of rental listings cost 2,695 CHF or less.
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Tax rates
Bourg-en-Lavaux has a general tax charge of 13,31 %. This compares with 13,68 % for canton Kanton Waadt and 12,38 % nationally.
- Tax rates by household type:
- Single person without children: 18,97 %
- Married couple without children: 12,19 %
- Couple with children: 8,6 %
- Married pensioner: 17,37 %
- Example annual tax burden:
- Single (no children, 100,000 CHF income): 15,815 CHF
- Single (no children, 150,000 CHF income): 30,205 CHF
- Married couple (no children, 200,000 CHF income): 34,665 CHF
- Married couple (2 children, 125,000 CHF income): 11,490 CHF
- Married couple (2 children, 175,000 CHF income): 21,705 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: 0,24 % (Swiss average: 1,01 %)
- Total apartments: 2,922
- Housing growth over the last 5 years: 89 new apartments have been introduced to the market.
Demographics & economy
- Population: 5,464, with a foreigner rate of 21,39 %.
- Income: Average yearly income: 116,240 CHF. This is 42 % higher than the Swiss average (Swiss average: 81,875 CHF).
- Employment: Unemployment rate: 1,46 % (Swiss average: 1,47 %).
Connectivity
- It takes 22 minutes to get to the nearest major city using public transport.
- It takes 20 minutes to get to the nearest regional suburban hub using public transport.
- It takes 24 minutes to drive by car to the nearest major city.
- It takes 22 minutes to drive by car to the nearest regional suburban hub.
What is daily life like in Bourg-en-Lavaux?
Daily life in Bourg-en-Lavaux is quiet and outdoors-oriented, with vineyard walks, lake views and access to small local amenities in the village centres. The area appeals to buyers who value a slower pace, scenic surroundings and easy access to wine culture and nearby urban services.
Which lifestyles does Bourg-en-Lavaux suit?
Bourg-en-Lavaux suits buyers seeking character homes, second-home buyers and wine enthusiasts who want a setting with strong local identity. It also appeals to commuters who accept a more residential, village-based lifestyle in exchange for a prestigious and scenic environment.
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.