St. Gallen
Living in Grabs
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Grabs (St. Gallen). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
6’951
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’395
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.2%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
243.00%
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+42.2% (+CHF 414)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
126.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
243.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 14’094
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 16’767
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
3’336
Vacancy Rate
1.2%
New Construction (last year)
27
Homeownership Rate
43.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
6’951
Population Density
127 per km²
Population Growth
+0.80%
Foreign Nationals
23.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
21.0%
20–39 years
25.0%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
21.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Gams
2.27 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF -112
Taxes
241.00%-2.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Buchs
2.52 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395CHF 0
Taxes
240.00%-3.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Sevelen SG
7.47 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395CHF 0
Taxes
246.00%+3.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Sennwald
10.01 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395CHF 0
Taxes
244.00%+1.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Wartau
11.40 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395CHF 0
Taxes
247.00%+4.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Walenstadt
12.17 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395CHF 0
Taxes
279.00%+36.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Frequently asked questions about Grabs
What is the average rent in Grabs?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Grabs (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 Grabs?
The combined tax rate in Grabs is 243.00% (municipal: 126.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 14’094 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Grabs?
The vacancy rate in Grabs is 1.240% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Grabs have?
Grabs has 6’951 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 54.65 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 23.0%.
How well is Grabs connected by public transport?
Grabs has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 58 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE