St. Gallen
Living in Thal
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Thal (St. Gallen). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
6’570
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’395
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.3%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
277.00%
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+37.8% (+CHF 383)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
160.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
277.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 16’066
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 19’113
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
3’154
Vacancy Rate
1.3%
New Construction (last year)
25
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
6’570
Population Density
686 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
33.0%
65+ years
22.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Rheineck
1.32 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF -112
Taxes
274.00%-3.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Lutzenberg
1.58 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’104CHF -291
Taxes
243.00%-34.0%
Vacancy1.8%
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Wolfhalden
1.83 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’104CHF -291
Taxes
250.00%-27.0%
Vacancy1.9%
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Walzenhausen
3.11 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’104CHF -291
Taxes
249.00%-28.0%
Vacancy1.9%
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Heiden
3.88 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’104CHF -291
Taxes
241.00%-36.0%
Vacancy1.8%
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Grub
4.77 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’104CHF -291
Taxes
240.00%-37.0%
Vacancy1.8%
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Frequently asked questions about Thal
What is the average rent in Thal?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Thal (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 Thal?
The combined tax rate in Thal is 277.00% (municipal: 160.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 16’066 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Thal?
The vacancy rate in Thal is 1.290% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Thal have?
Thal has 6’570 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 9.58 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 27.0%.
How well is Thal connected by public transport?
Thal has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 67 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE