St. GallenZIP 9200• District St. Gallen
Living in Wittenbach
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Wittenbach (St. Gallen). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
19’200
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’395
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.9%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
273.00%
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+46.8% (+CHF 445)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
156.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
273.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 15’834
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 18’837
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
9’216
Vacancy Rate
0.9%
New Construction (last year)
74
Homeownership Rate
34.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
19’200
Population Density
574 per km²
Population Growth
+0.90%
Foreign Nationals
24.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
22.0%
20–39 years
24.0%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
21.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Häggenschwil
2.87 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF -112
Taxes
269.00%-4.0%
Vacancy0.9%
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Berg
3.02 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF -112
Taxes
240.00%-33.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Mörschwil
3.51 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF -112
Taxes
244.00%-29.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Roggwil
3.83 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’214CHF -181
Taxes
248.00%-25.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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St. Gallen
4.82 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’450+CHF 55
Taxes
259.00%-14.0%
Vacancy0.9%
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Untereggen
5.28 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF -112
Taxes
251.00%-22.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Frequently asked questions about Wittenbach
What is the average rent in Wittenbach?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Wittenbach (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 Wittenbach?
The combined tax rate in Wittenbach is 273.00% (municipal: 156.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 15’834 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Wittenbach?
The vacancy rate in Wittenbach is 0.920% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Wittenbach have?
Wittenbach has 19’200 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 33.46 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 24.0%.
How well is Wittenbach connected by public transport?
Wittenbach has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 14 minutes.
Current Listings in Wittenbach
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Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE