St. Gallen
Living in Lichtensteig
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Lichtensteig (St. Gallen). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
1’870
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’283
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.0%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
259.00%
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+30.8% (+CHF 302)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
142.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
259.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 15’022
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 17’871
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
898
Vacancy Rate
1.0%
New Construction (last year)
7
Homeownership Rate
44.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
1’870
Population Density
663 per km²
Population Growth
+0.90%
Foreign Nationals
24.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
22.0%
20–39 years
26.0%
40–64 years
35.0%
65+ years
17.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Wattwil
2.30 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395+CHF 112
Taxes
266.00%+7.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Oberhelfenschwil
3.92 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF 0
Taxes
260.00%+1.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Bütschwil-Ganterschwil
3.94 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF 0
Taxes
246.00%-13.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Neckertal
4.23 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF 0
Taxes
247.00%-12.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Mosnang
5.31 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF 0
Taxes
244.00%-15.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Ebnat-Kappel
6.65 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395+CHF 112
Taxes
270.00%+11.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Frequently asked questions about Lichtensteig
What is the average rent in Lichtensteig?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Lichtensteig (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 Lichtensteig?
The combined tax rate in Lichtensteig is 259.00% (municipal: 142.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 15’022 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Lichtensteig?
The vacancy rate in Lichtensteig is 1.030% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Lichtensteig have?
Lichtensteig has 1’870 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 2.82 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 24.0%.
How well is Lichtensteig connected by public transport?
Lichtensteig has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 69 minutes.
Current Listings in Lichtensteig
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Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE