St. Gallen
Living in Sargans
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Sargans (St. Gallen). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
6’134
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’395
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
276.00%
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+41.6% (+CHF 410)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
159.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
276.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 16’008
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 19’044
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
2’944
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
New Construction (last year)
24
Homeownership Rate
46.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
6’134
Population Density
648 per km²
Population Growth
+1.10%
Foreign Nationals
26.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
19.0%
20–39 years
24.0%
40–64 years
35.0%
65+ years
22.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Mels
1.76 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395CHF 0
Taxes
271.00%-5.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Vilters-Wangs
3.58 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF -112
Taxes
277.00%+1.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Wartau
5.10 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395CHF 0
Taxes
247.00%-29.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Bad Ragaz
7.05 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395CHF 0
Taxes
269.00%-7.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Fläsch
7.13 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’311CHF -84
Taxes
227.00%-49.0%
Vacancy1.7%
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Maienfeld
8.23 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’311CHF -84
Taxes
230.00%-46.0%
Vacancy1.7%
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Frequently asked questions about Sargans
What is the average rent in Sargans?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Sargans (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 Sargans?
The combined tax rate in Sargans is 276.00% (municipal: 159.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 16’008 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Sargans?
The vacancy rate in Sargans is 1.060% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Sargans have?
Sargans has 6’134 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 9.46 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 26.0%.
How well is Sargans connected by public transport?
Sargans has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 36 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE