Real Estate Market Report: Rolle
1. Executive Summary
Rolle is a prestigious and dynamic municipality located within the Greater Geneva agglomeration. The market is characterized by a high-income demographic, significant recent job growth, and a robust international presence. From an investment perspective, Rolle presents a "Good" to "Very Good" location rating, particularly for condominiums and rental properties. While capital appreciation for apartments has been exceptional over the last three years (+23.3%), investors should be aware of high current supply rates in the ownership sector.
2. Key Market Indicators
The following table summarizes the current median prices and performance trends compared to regional and national benchmarks. Rolle significantly outperforms the Swiss average in pricing and appreciation.
Indicator Rolle (Median) 3-Year Trend Region MS Morges Switzerland
3. Location, Demographics & Economics
Rolle attracts a wealthy, international population and serves as a growing economic hub between Geneva and Lausanne.
• Population & Wealth: The population reached 6,540 in 2024, showing a growth of 4.0% over three years. It is a wealthy municipality: 42.2% of taxpayers earn a taxable income exceeding CHF 75,000, compared to the Swiss average of 34.6%,.
• International Profile: The demographic is cosmopolitan, with 41.5% of the population being foreign nationals. The largest communities are French (23.4%) and Portuguese (18.1%).
• Economic Hub: Employment has grown by 11.3% since 2020, with 3,985 full-time equivalent jobs in the municipality, primarily in the service sector (86.9%).
• Connectivity: Within 30 minutes by car, over 944,000 inhabitants and 677,000 employees are accessible, highlighting Rolle's strategic centrality.
4. Residential Rental Market
Rolle is rated as a "Good" location (4.0/5.0) for rental investments. The market is defined by premium pricing, with median rents sitting 37.6% above the national average. While high prices drive strong yields, the vacancy rate is forecasted at 2.1% for 2025. This is slightly higher than the regional average of 1.0%, indicating that while demand is solid, tenants have more options here than in the tighter neighboring communes.
Rental Price Spectrum (Net Rent) The table below details the annual price per square meter, which serves as the benchmark for valuing property performance.
Market Segment
Premium / Luxury (Top 10%)
Price (CHF/m² pa)
Description
CHF 429 High-end finishes, lake views, or prime center locations.
Median Market (Average)
CHF 333 Standard modern apartments.
Entry Level (Bottom 10%)
CHF 254 Older stock or less central locations.
Real World Application: Monthly Rents To translate these metrics into actual income, the following table shows the median and luxury monthly net rents observed for standard apartment sizes in Rolle.
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5. Ownership market analysis
Condominiums (PPE)
The condominium market in Rolle has experienced explosive value growth, though current inventory is high.
• Surge in Value: Transaction prices for apartments have increased by 23.3% over the last three years, vastly outperforming the Canton Vaud average of 6.3%.
• Price Levels: The median asking price is CHF 14,800 per m², with the luxury segment reaching CHF 21,200 per m² ,.
• Liquidity Warning: Investors must note the high supply rate. Currently, 18.1% of the stock is available on the market (advertised), compared to just 4.1% nationally. This suggests a highly competitive market for sellers despite the high prices.
• Rating: Wüest Partner rates the PPE market 4.2 (Very Good), largely due to the excellent price evolution and infrastructure.
Single-Family House Market
The house market is exclusive but shows slower growth dynamics than apartments.
• Price: The median price for a house is CHF 12,600 per m² .
• Growth: Prices have risen 5.0% over three years, which is moderate compared to the doubledigit growth seen in the neighboring MS Morges region (+11.1%).
• Supply: Similar to apartments, the supply rate is high at 10.3% (Swiss avg: 2.8%), indicating ample inventory for buyers.
6. Commercial Market & Taxation
Rolle is a competitive location for business and fiscal residency.
• Taxation: The tax burden for a married couple with CHF 120,000 gross income is 12.1%. This is competitive locally (lower than Gilly's 12.4% and Mont-sur-Rolle's 12.3%) but higher than the Swiss average of 9.1%,.
• Offices: The median offer rent for office space is CHF 266 per m²/year, superior to the Swiss benchmark of CHF 227. The location is rated 4.0 (Good) for office use.
• Retail: Retail rents average CHF 237 per m²/year, which is slightly below the national reference
7. Construction & Development
Rolle stands out as a high-performance market driven by wealth and accessibility.
• Strengths: Excellent price evolution for apartments (+23.3%), high rental yields per square meter, and a wealthy tenant base.
• Risks: The supply rates for both condominiums (18.1%) and houses (10.3%) are currently well above regional averages, which may lengthen sales periods or stabilize prices in the near future.
• Overall Rating: The municipality maintains a strong "Good" to "Very Good" rating across residential sectors, supported by high-quality infrastructure and demographics.
Sources used: Wüest Partner Location Information Report, Rolle, February 2nd, 2026.