St. Gallen
Living in Berneck
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Berneck (St. Gallen). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
3’963
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’283
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.2%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
271.00%
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+42.2% (+CHF 381)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
154.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
271.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 15’718
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 18’699
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
1’902
Vacancy Rate
1.2%
New Construction (last year)
15
Homeownership Rate
43.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
3’963
Population Density
705 per km²
Population Growth
+0.80%
Foreign Nationals
23.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
21.0%
20–39 years
25.0%
40–64 years
35.0%
65+ years
19.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Au
1.82 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’650+CHF 367
Taxes
–
Vacancy0.7%
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Widnau
2.76 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395+CHF 112
Taxes
269.00%-2.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Reute
2.88 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’104CHF -179
Taxes
246.00%-25.0%
Vacancy1.8%
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Balgach
2.91 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF 0
Taxes
270.00%-1.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Walzenhausen
3.06 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’104CHF -179
Taxes
249.00%-22.0%
Vacancy1.9%
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Widnau
3.18 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395+CHF 112
Taxes
279.00%+8.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Frequently asked questions about Berneck
What is the average rent in Berneck?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Berneck (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 Berneck?
The combined tax rate in Berneck is 271.00% (municipal: 154.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 15’718 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Berneck?
The vacancy rate in Berneck is 1.240% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Berneck have?
Berneck has 3’963 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 5.62 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 23.0%.
How well is Berneck connected by public transport?
Berneck has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 63 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE