St. Gallen
Living in Hemberg
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Hemberg (St. Gallen). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
906
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’283
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.0%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
256.00%
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+27.9% (+CHF 280)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
139.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
256.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 14’848
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 17’664
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
435
Vacancy Rate
1.0%
New Construction (last year)
3
Homeownership Rate
42.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
906
Population Density
45 per km²
Population Growth
+0.70%
Foreign Nationals
22.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
20.0%
20–39 years
24.0%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
23.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Schönengrund
4.82 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’104CHF -179
Taxes
243.00%-13.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Neckertal
4.84 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF 0
Taxes
247.00%-9.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Ebnat-Kappel
5.71 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395+CHF 112
Taxes
270.00%+14.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Wattwil
6.99 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395+CHF 112
Taxes
266.00%+10.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Lichtensteig
7.18 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF 0
Taxes
259.00%+3.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Degersheim
7.58 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395+CHF 112
Taxes
254.00%-2.0%
Vacancy0.9%
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Frequently asked questions about Hemberg
What is the average rent in Hemberg?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Hemberg (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 Hemberg?
The combined tax rate in Hemberg is 256.00% (municipal: 139.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 14’848 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Hemberg?
The vacancy rate in Hemberg is 1.010% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Hemberg have?
Hemberg has 906 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 20.15 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 22.0%.
How well is Hemberg connected by public transport?
Hemberg has public transport quality class D (D – poorly connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 67 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE