St. Gallen
Living in Buchs
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Buchs (St. Gallen). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
12’612
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’395
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.2%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
240.00%
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
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
6’054
Vacancy Rate
1.2%
New Construction (last year)
48
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
12’612
Population Density
791 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
Grabs
2.52 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395CHF 0
Taxes
243.00%+3.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Gams
4.78 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF -112
Taxes
241.00%+1.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Sevelen SG
5.14 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395CHF 0
Taxes
246.00%+6.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Wartau
9.22 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395CHF 0
Taxes
247.00%+7.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Sennwald
11.42 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395CHF 0
Taxes
244.00%+4.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Flums
12.57 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF -112
Taxes
270.00%+30.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Frequently asked questions about Buchs
What is the average rent in Buchs?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Buchs (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 Buchs?
The combined tax rate in Buchs 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 Buchs?
The vacancy rate in Buchs is 1.220% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Buchs have?
Buchs has 12’612 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 15.95 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 21.0%.
How well is Buchs connected by public transport?
Buchs has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 21 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE