St. Gallen
Living in Altstätten
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Altstätten (St. Gallen). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
11’730
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’395
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.0%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
254.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 781
2 Rooms
CHF 1’018
3 Rooms
CHF 1’395
4 Rooms
CHF 1’786
5+ Rooms
CHF 2’260
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+41.6% (+CHF 410)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
137.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
254.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 14’732
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 17’526
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
5’630
Vacancy Rate
1.0%
New Construction (last year)
45
Homeownership Rate
41.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
11’730
Population Density
300 per km²
Population Growth
+0.60%
Foreign Nationals
21.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
19.0%
20–39 years
27.0%
40–64 years
35.0%
65+ years
19.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Marbach
2.11 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF -112
Taxes
257.00%+3.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Rebstein
3.55 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF -112
Taxes
260.00%+6.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Eichberg SG
4.13 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF -112
Taxes
256.00%+2.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Balgach
4.55 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF -112
Taxes
270.00%+16.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Oberegg
4.93 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’076CHF -319
Taxes
248.00%-6.0%
Vacancy1.6%
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Reute
5.01 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’104CHF -291
Taxes
246.00%-8.0%
Vacancy1.8%
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Frequently asked questions about Altstätten
What is the average rent in Altstätten?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Altstätten (St. Gallen) is CHF 1’395 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 781, for 4-room CHF 1’786.
What is the tax rate in Altstätten?
The combined tax rate in Altstätten is 254.00% (municipal: 137.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 14’732 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Altstätten?
The vacancy rate in Altstätten is 1.000% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Altstätten have?
Altstätten has 11’730 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 39.11 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 21.0%.
How well is Altstätten connected by public transport?
Altstätten has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 21 minutes.
Current Listings in Altstätten
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Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE