St. GallenZIP 9230• District Wil
Living in Gossau
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Gossau (St. Gallen). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
10’600
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’395
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.9%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
271.00%
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+39.5% (+CHF 395)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
154.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
271.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 15’718
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 18’699
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
5’088
Vacancy Rate
0.9%
New Construction (last year)
41
Homeownership Rate
33.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
10’600
Population Density
593 per km²
Population Growth
+0.80%
Foreign Nationals
23.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
21.0%
20–39 years
27.0%
40–64 years
35.0%
65+ years
17.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Andwil SG
3.56 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF -112
Taxes
269.00%-2.0%
Vacancy0.9%
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Herisau
4.09 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’250CHF -145
Taxes
–
Vacancy–
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Flawil
4.12 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395CHF 0
Taxes
256.00%-15.0%
Vacancy0.9%
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Gaiserwald
6.03 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395CHF 0
Taxes
270.00%-1.0%
Vacancy0.9%
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Waldkirch
6.09 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF -112
Taxes
273.00%+2.0%
Vacancy0.9%
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Hauptwil-Gottshaus
6.09 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’214CHF -181
Taxes
241.00%-30.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Frequently asked questions about Gossau
What is the average rent in Gossau?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Gossau (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 Gossau?
The combined tax rate in Gossau is 271.00% (municipal: 154.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 15’718 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Gossau?
The vacancy rate in Gossau is 0.910% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Gossau have?
Gossau has 10’600 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 17.88 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 23.0%.
How well is Gossau connected by public transport?
Gossau has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 13 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE