St. GallenZIP 7320District Sarganserland

Living in Degersheim

Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Degersheim (St. Gallen). All key figures for your apartment search.

Population
6’300
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’395
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.9%
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

5007501’0001’2501’5001’7502’0002’25020052007201020132016201920222023CHF 965CHF 1’395
20052023+44.6% (+CHF 430)

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
3’024
Vacancy Rate
0.9%
New Construction (last year)
24
Homeownership Rate
31.0%

Dwellings by Size

1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%

Population & Demographics

Population
6’300
Population Density
666 per km²
Population Growth
+0.60%
Foreign Nationals
21.0%

Age Distribution

0–19 years
19.0%
20–39 years
25.0%
40–64 years
35.0%
65+ years
21.0%

Public Transport & Accessibility

PT Quality Class
B
B – well connected
Travel Time to Center
51 min.
Zürich
Nearest Center
Zürich

Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities

Frequently asked questions about Degersheim

What is the average rent in Degersheim?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Degersheim (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 Degersheim?
The combined tax rate in Degersheim 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 Degersheim?
The vacancy rate in Degersheim is 0.890% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Degersheim have?
Degersheim has 6’300 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 9.46 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 21.0%.
How well is Degersheim connected by public transport?
Degersheim has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 51 minutes.

Current Listings in Degersheim

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Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE