St. Gallen
Living in Pfäfers
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Pfäfers (St. Gallen). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
1’564
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’283
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.0%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
273.00%
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+30.8% (+CHF 302)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
156.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
273.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 15’834
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 18’837
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
751
Vacancy Rate
1.0%
New Construction (last year)
6
Homeownership Rate
44.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
1’564
Population Density
12 per km²
Population Growth
+0.90%
Foreign Nationals
24.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
22.0%
20–39 years
26.0%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
19.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Bad Ragaz
1.85 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395+CHF 112
Taxes
269.00%-4.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Maienfeld
3.62 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’311+CHF 28
Taxes
230.00%-43.0%
Vacancy1.7%
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Jenins
4.24 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’311+CHF 28
Taxes
228.00%-45.0%
Vacancy1.7%
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Vilters-Wangs
5.31 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF 0
Taxes
277.00%+4.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Malans
5.80 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’311+CHF 28
Taxes
231.00%-42.0%
Vacancy1.7%
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Landquart
6.29 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’311+CHF 28
Taxes
232.00%-41.0%
Vacancy1.7%
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Frequently asked questions about Pfäfers
What is the average rent in Pfäfers?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Pfäfers (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 Pfäfers?
The combined tax rate in Pfäfers is 273.00% (municipal: 156.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 15’834 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Pfäfers?
The vacancy rate in Pfäfers is 1.030% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Pfäfers have?
Pfäfers has 1’564 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 128.46 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 24.0%.
How well is Pfäfers connected by public transport?
Pfäfers has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 34 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE