St. Gallen
Living in Weesen
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Weesen (St. Gallen). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
1’723
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’283
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.3%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
261.00%
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
2005 – 2023+33.6% (+CHF 323)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
144.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
261.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 15’138
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 18’009
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
827
Vacancy Rate
1.3%
New Construction (last year)
7
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
1’723
Population Density
320 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
34.0%
65+ years
23.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Amden
3.67 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395+CHF 112
Taxes
254.00%-7.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Schänis
3.96 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF 0
Taxes
260.00%-1.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Glarus Nord
5.35 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’230CHF -53
Taxes
253.00%-8.0%
Vacancy2.0%
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Benken
9.22 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395+CHF 112
Taxes
256.00%-5.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Kaltbrunn
9.36 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF 0
Taxes
257.00%-4.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Reichenburg
9.46 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’650+CHF 367
Taxes
180.00%-81.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Frequently asked questions about Weesen
What is the average rent in Weesen?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Weesen (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 Weesen?
The combined tax rate in Weesen is 261.00% (municipal: 144.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 15’138 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Weesen?
The vacancy rate in Weesen is 1.280% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Weesen have?
Weesen has 1’723 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 5.39 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 26.0%.
How well is Weesen connected by public transport?
Weesen has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 56 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE