St. Gallen
Living in Uzwil
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Uzwil (St. Gallen). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
12’885
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’395
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.0%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
264.00%
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+42.2% (+CHF 414)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
147.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
264.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 15’312
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 18’216
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
6’185
Vacancy Rate
1.0%
New Construction (last year)
49
Homeownership Rate
38.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
12’885
Population Density
889 per km²
Population Growth
+1.30%
Foreign Nationals
28.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
21.0%
20–39 years
24.0%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
22.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Oberuzwil
2.40 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395CHF 0
Taxes
263.00%-1.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Oberbüren
2.49 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF -112
Taxes
244.00%-20.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Zuzwil
3.33 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’437+CHF 42
Taxes
247.00%-17.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Jonschwil
4.15 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF -112
Taxes
260.00%-4.0%
Vacancy0.9%
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Niederhelfenschwil
5.26 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF -112
Taxes
243.00%-21.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Niederbüren
5.33 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395CHF 0
Taxes
241.00%-23.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Frequently asked questions about Uzwil
What is the average rent in Uzwil?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Uzwil (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 Uzwil?
The combined tax rate in Uzwil is 264.00% (municipal: 147.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 15’312 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Uzwil?
The vacancy rate in Uzwil is 0.970% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Uzwil have?
Uzwil has 12’885 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 14.49 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 28.0%.
How well is Uzwil connected by public transport?
Uzwil has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 18 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE