St. Gallen
Living in Muolen
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Muolen (St. Gallen). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
1’200
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’283
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.9%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
270.00%
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+32.7% (+CHF 316)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
153.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
270.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 15’660
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 18’630
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
576
Vacancy Rate
0.9%
New Construction (last year)
5
Homeownership Rate
32.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
1’200
Population Density
117 per km²
Population Growth
+0.70%
Foreign Nationals
22.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
20.0%
20–39 years
26.0%
40–64 years
34.0%
65+ years
20.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Zihlschlacht-Sitterdorf
3.75 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’214CHF -69
Taxes
235.00%-35.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Egnach
3.81 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’214CHF -69
Taxes
222.00%-48.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Amriswil
3.88 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’320+CHF 37
Taxes
248.00%-22.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Häggenschwil
4.51 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF 0
Taxes
269.00%-1.0%
Vacancy0.9%
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Salmsach
5.25 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’214CHF -69
Taxes
222.00%-48.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Hefenhofen
5.37 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’214CHF -69
Taxes
228.00%-42.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Frequently asked questions about Muolen
What is the average rent in Muolen?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Muolen (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 Muolen?
The combined tax rate in Muolen is 270.00% (municipal: 153.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 15’660 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Muolen?
The vacancy rate in Muolen is 0.900% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Muolen have?
Muolen has 1’200 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 10.30 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 22.0%.
How well is Muolen connected by public transport?
Muolen has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 32 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE