St. Gallen

Tax Rate & Rent Prices Rorschach (St. Gallen)

Tax rate: 246.00% | Avg. rent 3-rm.: CHF 1'395 | Vacancy: 1.050%

Population
9'439
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1'395
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
246.00%
2023

Rent Prices

As of 2023

1 Room
CHF 781
2 Rooms
CHF 1'018
3 Rooms
CHF 1'395
4 Rooms
CHF 1'786
5+ Rooms
CHF 2'260

Rent Price Trend

7501'0001'2501'5001'7502'0002'25020052007201020132016201920222023CHF 1'036CHF 1'395
20052023+34.7% (+CHF 359)

Tax Rate & Tax Burden in Rorschach

Municipal Tax Rate
129.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
246.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 14'268
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 16'974
Tax year 2023

Housing Market

Total Dwellings
4'531
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
New Construction (last year)
36
Homeownership Rate
45.0%

Dwellings by Size

1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%

Population & Demographics

Population
9'439
Population Density
5'303 per km²
Population Growth
+1.00%
Foreign Nationals
25.0%

Age Distribution

0–19 years
18.0%
20–39 years
27.0%
40–64 years
35.0%
65+ years
20.0%

Public Transport & Accessibility

PT Quality Class
B
B – well connected
Travel Time to Center
45 min.
Zürich
Nearest Center
Zürich

Neighboring Municipalities & Comparison

Frequently asked questions about Rorschach

What is the average rent in Rorschach?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Rorschach (St. Gallen) is CHF 1'395 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 781, for 4-room CHF 1'786.
What is the tax rate in Rorschach?
The combined tax rate in Rorschach is 246.00% (municipal: 129.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 14'268 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Rorschach?
The vacancy rate in Rorschach is 1.050% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Rorschach have?
Rorschach has 9'439 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 1.78 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 25.0%.
How well is Rorschach connected by public transport?
Rorschach has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 45 minutes.

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Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE