St. Gallen
Living in Marbach
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Marbach (St. Gallen). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
2’105
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’283
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.0%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
257.00%
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
140.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
257.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 14’906
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 17’733
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
1’010
Vacancy Rate
1.0%
New Construction (last year)
8
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
2’105
Population Density
481 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
34.0%
65+ years
20.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Rebstein
1.45 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF 0
Taxes
260.00%+3.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Altstätten
2.11 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395+CHF 112
Taxes
254.00%-3.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Balgach
2.55 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF 0
Taxes
270.00%+13.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Reute
3.13 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’104CHF -179
Taxes
246.00%-11.0%
Vacancy1.8%
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Oberegg
3.57 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’076CHF -207
Taxes
248.00%-9.0%
Vacancy1.6%
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Berneck
4.96 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF 0
Taxes
271.00%+14.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Frequently asked questions about Marbach
What is the average rent in Marbach?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Marbach (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 Marbach?
The combined tax rate in Marbach is 257.00% (municipal: 140.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 14’906 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Marbach?
The vacancy rate in Marbach is 1.020% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Marbach have?
Marbach has 2’105 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 4.38 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 23.0%.
How well is Marbach connected by public transport?
Marbach has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 38 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE