St. Gallen
Living in Quarten
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Quarten (St. Gallen). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
2’937
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’283
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
274.00%
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+34.8% (+CHF 331)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
157.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
274.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 15’892
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 18’906
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
1’410
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
New Construction (last year)
11
Homeownership Rate
45.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
2’937
Population Density
48 per km²
Population Growth
+1.00%
Foreign Nationals
25.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
18.0%
20–39 years
27.0%
40–64 years
34.0%
65+ years
21.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Walenstadt
6.72 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395+CHF 112
Taxes
279.00%+5.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Flums
8.40 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF 0
Taxes
270.00%-4.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Amden
8.88 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395+CHF 112
Taxes
254.00%-20.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann
10.04 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF 0
Taxes
280.00%+6.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Weesen
11.62 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF 0
Taxes
261.00%-13.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Glarus Nord
12.89 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’230CHF -53
Taxes
253.00%-21.0%
Vacancy2.0%
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Frequently asked questions about Quarten
What is the average rent in Quarten?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Quarten (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 Quarten?
The combined tax rate in Quarten is 274.00% (municipal: 157.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 15’892 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Quarten?
The vacancy rate in Quarten is 1.050% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Quarten have?
Quarten has 2’937 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 61.77 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 25.0%.
How well is Quarten connected by public transport?
Quarten has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 35 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE