St. Gallen

Living in Steinach SG

Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Steinach SG (St. Gallen). All key figures for your apartment search.

Population
3’604
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’283
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
249.00%
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

5007501’0001’2501’5001’7502’00020052007201020132016201920222023CHF 931CHF 1’283
20052023+37.8% (+CHF 352)

Tax Burden

Municipal Tax Rate
132.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
249.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 14’442
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 17’181
Tax year 2023

Housing Market

Total Dwellings
1’730
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
New Construction (last year)
14
Homeownership Rate
47.0%

Dwellings by Size

1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%

Population & Demographics

Population
3’604
Population Density
803 per km²
Population Growth
+1.20%
Foreign Nationals
27.0%

Age Distribution

0–19 years
20.0%
20–39 years
25.0%
40–64 years
34.0%
65+ years
21.0%

Public Transport & Accessibility

PT Quality Class
B
B – well connected
Travel Time to Center
47 min.
Zürich
Nearest Center
Zürich

Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities

Frequently asked questions about Steinach SG

What is the average rent in Steinach SG?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Steinach SG (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 Steinach SG?
The combined tax rate in Steinach SG is 249.00% (municipal: 132.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 14’442 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Steinach SG?
The vacancy rate in Steinach SG is 1.070% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Steinach SG have?
Steinach SG has 3’604 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 4.49 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 27.0%.
How well is Steinach SG connected by public transport?
Steinach SG has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 47 minutes.

Current Listings in Steinach SG

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Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE