St. Gallen
Living in Nesslau
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Nesslau (St. Gallen). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
3’575
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’283
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.9%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
239.00%
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+37.2% (+CHF 348)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
122.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
239.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 13’862
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 16’491
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
1’716
Vacancy Rate
0.9%
New Construction (last year)
14
Homeownership Rate
30.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
3’575
Population Density
39 per km²
Population Growth
+0.50%
Foreign Nationals
20.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
18.0%
20–39 years
24.0%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
25.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann
7.11 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF 0
Taxes
280.00%+41.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Ebnat-Kappel
8.08 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395+CHF 112
Taxes
270.00%+31.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Hemberg
8.53 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF 0
Taxes
256.00%+17.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Amden
10.70 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395+CHF 112
Taxes
254.00%+15.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Schönengrund
10.78 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’104CHF -179
Taxes
243.00%+4.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Urnäsch
11.08 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’104CHF -179
Taxes
247.00%+8.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Frequently asked questions about Nesslau
What is the average rent in Nesslau?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Nesslau (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 Nesslau?
The combined tax rate in Nesslau is 239.00% (municipal: 122.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 13’862 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Nesslau?
The vacancy rate in Nesslau is 0.880% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Nesslau have?
Nesslau has 3’575 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 92.70 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 20.0%.
How well is Nesslau connected by public transport?
Nesslau has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 55 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE