St. Gallen
Living in Rüthi
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Rüthi (St. Gallen). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
2’399
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’283
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
261.00%
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+41.6% (+CHF 377)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
144.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
261.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 15’138
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 18’009
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
1’152
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
New Construction (last year)
9
Homeownership Rate
46.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
2’399
Population Density
257 per km²
Population Growth
+1.10%
Foreign Nationals
26.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
19.0%
20–39 years
24.0%
40–64 years
34.0%
65+ years
23.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Oberriet
3.17 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395+CHF 112
Taxes
259.00%-2.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Sennwald
4.31 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395+CHF 112
Taxes
244.00%-17.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Eichberg SG
5.27 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF 0
Taxes
256.00%-5.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Schwende
7.69 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’076CHF -207
Taxes
240.00%-21.0%
Vacancy1.5%
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Rüte
8.55 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’076CHF -207
Taxes
237.00%-24.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Schwende-Rüte
8.56 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’170CHF -113
Taxes
249.00%-12.0%
Vacancy1.6%
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Frequently asked questions about Rüthi
What is the average rent in Rüthi?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Rüthi (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 Rüthi?
The combined tax rate in Rüthi is 261.00% (municipal: 144.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 15’138 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Rüthi?
The vacancy rate in Rüthi is 1.060% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Rüthi have?
Rüthi has 2’399 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 9.33 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 26.0%.
How well is Rüthi connected by public transport?
Rüthi has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 41 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE