St. GallenZIP 9030• District St. Gallen
Living in St. Margrethen
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for St. Margrethen (St. Gallen). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
9’100
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’395
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.3%
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
4’368
Vacancy Rate
1.3%
New Construction (last year)
35
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
9’100
Population Density
815 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
Au
1.85 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’650+CHF 255
Taxes
–
Vacancy0.7%
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Walzenhausen
2.39 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’104CHF -291
Taxes
249.00%-27.0%
Vacancy1.9%
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Berneck
3.19 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF -112
Taxes
271.00%-5.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Lutzenberg
3.83 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’104CHF -291
Taxes
243.00%-33.0%
Vacancy1.8%
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Rheineck
4.36 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF -112
Taxes
274.00%-2.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Widnau
5.06 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395CHF 0
Taxes
269.00%-7.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Frequently asked questions about St. Margrethen
What is the average rent in St. Margrethen?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in St. Margrethen (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 St. Margrethen?
The combined tax rate in St. Margrethen 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 St. Margrethen?
The vacancy rate in St. Margrethen is 1.280% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does St. Margrethen have?
St. Margrethen has 9’100 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 11.16 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 26.0%.
How well is St. Margrethen connected by public transport?
St. Margrethen has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 66 minutes.
Current Listings in St. Margrethen
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Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE