St. Gallen
Living in Gams
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Gams (St. Gallen). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
3’471
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’283
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.2%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
241.00%
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+35.2% (+CHF 334)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
124.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
241.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 13’978
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 16’629
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
1’666
Vacancy Rate
1.2%
New Construction (last year)
13
Homeownership Rate
42.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
3’471
Population Density
156 per km²
Population Growth
+0.70%
Foreign Nationals
22.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
20.0%
20–39 years
24.0%
40–64 years
35.0%
65+ years
21.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Grabs
2.27 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395+CHF 112
Taxes
243.00%+2.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Buchs
4.78 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395+CHF 112
Taxes
240.00%-1.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Sennwald
8.93 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395+CHF 112
Taxes
244.00%+3.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Sevelen SG
9.69 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395+CHF 112
Taxes
246.00%+5.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Schwende
11.09 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’076CHF -207
Taxes
240.00%-1.0%
Vacancy1.5%
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Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann
11.48 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF 0
Taxes
280.00%+39.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Frequently asked questions about Gams
What is the average rent in Gams?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Gams (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 Gams?
The combined tax rate in Gams is 241.00% (municipal: 124.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 13’978 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Gams?
The vacancy rate in Gams is 1.230% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Gams have?
Gams has 3’471 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 22.27 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 22.0%.
How well is Gams connected by public transport?
Gams has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 57 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE