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Quality of life in Prilly (Vaud) — scores, review and neighborhoods

7.3/ 10
Top 1% in Switzerland#2 in the cantonExceptional
Population
11,092
Commune type
Town

Living in Prilly, a commune of 11092 inhabitants in Canton Vaud — with an overall score of 7.3/10, this commune is attractive for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Education & Culture (10/10) and Healthcare (10/10). Its score is above the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
9.7
Air Quality
5.7
Public Transport
6.7
Education & Culture
10.0
Nightlife & Dining
9.6
Nature & Green Spaces
4.8
Healthcare
10.0
Taxation
1.7
Annual Sunshine
7.2
Cantonal average

Prilly's national strengths

#1 in Switzerland · Education & Culture ↗#1 in Switzerland · Healthcare ↗Top 25 · Nightlife & Dining ↗
Per our methodology ↗

Recommended Profiles

Family
ExceptionalTop 1% in Switzerland
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Young Professional
ExceptionalTop 3% in Switzerland
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Retirement
ExcellentTop 5% in Switzerland
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Nature
Good
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For families looking to settle in Switzerland, Prilly achieves a compatibility score of 7.4/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Nature profile (6.8/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Prilly excels in Education & Culture (10/10) — excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues, Healthcare (10/10) — excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals, Noise (9.7/10) — a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus.

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Taxation (1.7/10) — a higher tax burden than average, Nature & Green Spaces (4.8/10) — a more urbanized setting with fewer green spaces.

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Bibliothèque de la Ville de PrillyLibrary
Cinétoile - Malley LumièresCinema / Theatre
Collège de l'UnionSchool
École primaireSchool
College du Grand PréSchool

Public Transport

Prilly-ChasseurTrain Station
Cery-Fleur-de-LysTrain Station
Union-PrillyTrain Station
Prilly-MalleyTrain Station
Prilly-ChasseurBus Stop
CorminjozBus Stop
Prilly-CentreBus Stop
CoudraieBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Hôpital de CeryHospital
CMLO Centre Médical Lausanne OuestMedical Centre
Cabinet Dentaire « Al Dente »Doctor
Pharmacie Du GalicienDoctor
La Grande Pharmacie de Prilly MalleyDoctor
Pharmacie de la VallombreuseDoctor
HirslandenDoctor
Sun StoreDoctor

Guides to read for this area

Four guides by lifestyle profile and three analyses of this area's strongest criteria.

By lifestyle profile

Family
Where to Live in Lausanne as a Family
Young Professional
Where to Live in Lausanne as a Young Professional
Retirement
Where to Live in Lausanne in Retirement
Nature
Where to Live in Lausanne Close to Nature
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Considering buying property in Prilly or moving to Canton Vaud? Our interactive map lets you explore quality of life at the neighborhood level and compare with nearby communes.

Frequently asked questions about Prilly

What's it like to live in Prilly? Resident impressions and quality of life
Prilly compares favorably to its neighbors Renens, Jouxtens-Mézery, and Chavannes-près-Renens in several key dimensions. The commune excels in noise management, scoring 9.7, making it exceptionally quiet for an Lausanne agglomeration location. Health and wellness services also rate strongly at 8.9. Sunlight exposure scores 7.2, contributing to pleasant living conditions, while education quality reaches 7.1. Air quality and dining options both register at 5.7. Nature access presents the more modest dimension at 4.8. Transportation infrastructure scores 5.3, and fiscal conditions lag notably at 1.7. Overall, Prilly offers a quieter, health-conscious living environment within the Lausanne metropolitan area. Explore the detailed neighborhood profile on the map to discover how specific dimensions align with your priorities.
How sunny and clean is the air in Prilly?
Prilly stands out among its neighbors Renens, Jouxtens-Mézery, and Chavannes-près-Renens for environmental quality. The commune scores notably high on sunshine with 7.2 points, offering residents ample daylight throughout the year. Air quality, however, presents a different picture at 5.7, positioning it midway on the scale. While sunlight is a clear strength, air conditions suggest moderate rather than exceptional conditions. The contrast reflects typical challenges in the Lausanne agglomeration, where proximity to urban centers influences atmospheric conditions. Explore the detailed environmental metrics on the map to understand how these factors shape daily life in Prilly.
How well-connected is Prilly? Transport, schools, dining
Prilly ranks below its neighbors Renens, Jouxtens-Mézery, and Chavannes-près-Renens in overall connectivity, yet maintains notable strengths in specific areas. Education stands out with a score of 7.1, reflecting solid schooling infrastructure within the Lausanne agglomeration. Healthcare also performs well at 8.9, supporting resident well-being. Public transport connectivity scores 5.3, which is moderate, while dining and restaurant options reach 5.7, offering reasonable culinary variety. These dimensions collectively suggest Prilly provides functional amenities for daily life, though transport links and gastronomic choices could be further developed. Explore the detailed scores on the map to discover how these services compare directly with neighboring communes.
What are the neighboring communes of Prilly and how big is it?
Prilly, with a population of 11,092 residents, sits within the Lausanne agglomeration alongside three neighboring communes: Renens, Jouxtens-Mézery, and Chavannes-près-Renens. Compared to its neighbors, Prilly demonstrates particular strength in noise management, scoring 9.7 for sound quality, and healthcare accessibility at 8.9. The commune also performs well on sunlight exposure with 7.2, though environmental quality remains more modest at 5.7 for air and 5.3 for transport connections. These profile details reveal how this mid-sized commune balances urban proximity with livability considerations. Explore the interactive map to discover more about Prilly's characteristics and how it compares across all dimensions.
Is Prilly a tax-friendly municipality?
Prilly stands apart from its neighbors Renens, Jouxtens-Mézery, and Chavannes-près-Renens when it comes to fiscal considerations. The municipality scores 1.7 on fiscal friendliness, reflecting relatively higher tax burdens compared to alternatives in the region. However, Prilly compensates with stronger environmental and health dimensions. Noise pollution is exceptionally low at 9.7, while healthcare accessibility scores 8.9, and sunshine exposure reaches 7.2. These factors suggest residents accept fiscal trade-offs for quality of life benefits. To understand how Prilly's fiscal position aligns with your priorities, explore the detailed scoring breakdown on the map.

Neighboring communes of Prilly

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 19.6 %20–64 years 62.6 %65 and over 17.8 %
Density
5,642 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+8.6 %
Vacant housing
0.4 %
New dwellings
20.1 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
6.5 %
Tertiary employment
81.4 %

Land use

Built-up area 82.2 %Agricultural land 11 %Forest 6.8 %

Source: FSO — Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Vaud (VD)
Language region
French-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
46.5377, 6.6038
BFS Number
5589
Last updated
29 June 2026

Data: FSO, geo.admin.ch, OSM — Scores normalised 0-10

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