St. Gallen
Living in Oberbüren
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Oberbüren (St. Gallen). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
4’447
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’283
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
244.00%
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+44.0% (+CHF 392)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
127.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
244.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 14’152
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 16’836
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
2’135
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
New Construction (last year)
17
Homeownership Rate
34.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
4’447
Population Density
251 per km²
Population Growth
+0.90%
Foreign Nationals
24.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
22.0%
20–39 years
24.0%
40–64 years
34.0%
65+ years
20.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Uzwil
2.49 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395+CHF 112
Taxes
264.00%+20.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Niederbüren
3.12 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395+CHF 112
Taxes
241.00%-3.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Niederhelfenschwil
3.91 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF 0
Taxes
243.00%-1.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Oberuzwil
3.95 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395+CHF 112
Taxes
263.00%+19.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Zuzwil
5.38 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’437+CHF 154
Taxes
247.00%+3.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Flawil
5.50 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395+CHF 112
Taxes
256.00%+12.0%
Vacancy0.9%
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Frequently asked questions about Oberbüren
What is the average rent in Oberbüren?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Oberbüren (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 Oberbüren?
The combined tax rate in Oberbüren is 244.00% (municipal: 127.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 14’152 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Oberbüren?
The vacancy rate in Oberbüren is 1.140% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Oberbüren have?
Oberbüren has 4’447 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 17.71 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 24.0%.
How well is Oberbüren connected by public transport?
Oberbüren has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 29 minutes.
Current Listings in Oberbüren
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Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE