St. GallenZIP 9470• District Werdenberg
Tax Rate & Rent Prices Amden (St. Gallen)
Tax rate: 254.00% | Avg. rent 3-rm.: CHF 1'395 | Vacancy: 1.220%
Population
13'100
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1'395
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.2%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
254.00%
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+41.6% (+CHF 410)
Tax Rate & Tax Burden in Amden
Municipal Tax Rate
137.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
254.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 14'732
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 17'526
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
6'288
Vacancy Rate
1.2%
New Construction (last year)
50
Homeownership Rate
41.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
13'100
Population Density
1'066 per km²
Population Growth
+0.60%
Foreign Nationals
21.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
19.0%
20–39 years
27.0%
40–64 years
35.0%
65+ years
19.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Neighboring Municipalities & Comparison
Weesen
3.67 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1'283CHF -112
Taxes
261.00%+7.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Schänis
7.21 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1'283CHF -112
Taxes
260.00%+6.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Glarus Nord
8.09 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1'230CHF -165
Taxes
253.00%-1.0%
Vacancy2.0%
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Quarten
8.88 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1'283CHF -112
Taxes
274.00%+20.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Nesslau
10.70 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1'283CHF -112
Taxes
239.00%-15.0%
Vacancy0.9%
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Kaltbrunn
11.06 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1'283CHF -112
Taxes
257.00%+3.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Frequently asked questions about Amden
What is the average rent in Amden?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Amden (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 Amden?
The combined tax rate in Amden is 254.00% (municipal: 137.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 14'732 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Amden?
The vacancy rate in Amden is 1.220% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Amden have?
Amden has 13'100 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 12.29 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 21.0%.
How well is Amden connected by public transport?
Amden has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 21 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE