St. Gallen
Living in Berg
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Berg (St. Gallen). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
850
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’283
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.0%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
240.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 718
2 Rooms
CHF 937
3 Rooms
CHF 1’283
4 Rooms
CHF 1’642
5+ Rooms
CHF 2’078
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+31.2% (+CHF 305)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
123.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
240.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 13’920
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 16’560
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
408
Vacancy Rate
1.0%
New Construction (last year)
3
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
850
Population Density
227 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
34.0%
65+ years
20.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Roggwil
1.72 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’214CHF -69
Taxes
248.00%+8.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Steinach SG
2.46 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF 0
Taxes
249.00%+9.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Mörschwil
2.53 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF 0
Taxes
244.00%+4.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Wittenbach
3.02 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395+CHF 112
Taxes
273.00%+33.0%
Vacancy0.9%
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Tübach
3.23 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF 0
Taxes
250.00%+10.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Untereggen
3.89 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF 0
Taxes
251.00%+11.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Frequently asked questions about Berg
What is the average rent in Berg?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Berg (St. Gallen) is CHF 1’283 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 718, for 4-room CHF 1’642.
What is the tax rate in Berg?
The combined tax rate in Berg is 240.00% (municipal: 123.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 13’920 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Berg?
The vacancy rate in Berg is 1.000% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Berg have?
Berg has 850 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 3.74 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 21.0%.
How well is Berg connected by public transport?
Berg has public transport quality class D (D – poorly connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 41 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE