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Chavornay

BFS 5749 · Canton VD · 5’440 residents
54
Rank 834 / 2’131 Top 39% Canton VD-Ø 43

Chavornay Chavornay in Canton VD achieves an ImmoCensio overall score of 54/100 and thus ranks mid-range (4 points above the Swiss average of 50). The municipality ranks 834 of 2'131 analysed Swiss municipalities. (4 points above the Swiss average of 50). The municipality ranks 834 out of 2'131 analysed Swiss municipalities.

The greatest strength is in Demand (VR) (Score 80), while Tax Attractiveness (Score 17) shows the weakest profile. Population is growing strongly at 6% over 5 years. With a vacancy rate of only 0.29%, the housing market is very tight.

▲ Strengths
Demand (VR) 80
Infrastructure 75
▼ Weaknesses
Future / Construction Activity 34
Tax Attractiveness 17
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Score Dimensions

Building Quality (16%) 39
New construction rate, renewable energy, construction year · Kt. Ø 33
Tax Attractiveness (14%) 17
Tax burden index in cantonal comparison · Kt. Ø 17
Demand (VR) (16%) 80
Low vacancy rate = high demand · Kt. Ø 49
Population Dynamics (13%) 62
5-year residential population growth · Kt. Ø 53
Infrastructure (13%) 75
Municipality size and multi-family share · Kt. Ø 46
Future / Construction Activity (13%) 34
Active building projects per capita · Kt. Ø 51
Transport & Accessibility (15%) 68
Travel time & accessibility (car + public transport) · Kt. Ø 55
AI Analysis Claude Haiku

Chavornay is an average agglomeration municipality in Vaud with a score of 54/100 (rank 831). Strong Demand and good Infrastructure are offset by weak Buildings quality and high Tax rates. Interesting for medium-term owner-occupants, not for yield investors.

▲ Strengths

Demand above average (70/100), Population growing for 5 years by 6% and exceeding cantonal average. Infrastructure robust at 75/100. Transport at 68/100 acceptable: 23 min. to Lausanne, good motorized transport index (8862).

▼ Weaknesses

Building stock only 39/100 – median construction year 1965, only 39.2% new construction, 67.6% fossil heating systems. Tax catastrophic (20/100), significantly below cantonal average (28.3%). Future prospects weak (41/100).

Investment Perspective

Price pressure of 58/100 signals upside potential. The 6% Population growth and Demand (70/100) support prices medium-term. However high Tax burden and old building stock limit yields – classic residential area for owner-occupants, not for investors.

➡ Buy as primary residence for Lausanne commuters yes, as capital investment no – Buildings too old, Tax rates too high, Returns unattractive.

AI Analysis

Confidence 90%
Trend
→
→ Stable
1-Year Forecast
54
3-Year Forecast
54
Influence Factors
+2 Strong population growth
+1 High new construction rate
+1 Very low vacancy rate
-0.5 High fossil share (renovation risk)
+0.5 Moderate construction activity
AI-generated · Not investment advice · Data may contain errors
AI forecast based on 6 months of history.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the ImmoCensio Score mean for Chavornay?+
The score of 54/100 combines 7 dimensions: building quality, tax burden, demand, population dynamics, infrastructure, future and transport.Chavornay therefore ranks 834 out of 2'131 Swiss municipalities.
How does Chavornay compare to Canton VD?+
Chavornay achieves a score of 54, the cantonal average is 43.. The municipality thus performs better than the cantonal average.
Is Chavornay a good location for real estate investment?+
The ImmoCensio Score is a data-based indicator, not an investment recommendation. Chavornay shows strengths in Demand (VR) (Score 80). Investment decisions should always be made with professional advice.
What is the vacancy rate in Chavornay?+
The current vacancy rate is 0.29%.
Data sources: FSO STAT-TAB/stats.swiss (population, vacant dwellings), GWR (buildings), FTA/ESTV (taxes, partly cantonal level), SNB (interest rates), ARE/GeoAdmin (accessibility), IAZI/Wüest benchmarks (purchase prices, cantonal). Data as of: 20.07.2026. Percentile ranking across 2'131 municipalities.