St. Gallen
Living in Schmerikon
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Schmerikon (St. Gallen). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
3’709
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’283
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
250.00%
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+34.2% (+CHF 327)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
133.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
250.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 14’500
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 17’250
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
1’780
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
New Construction (last year)
14
Homeownership Rate
48.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
3’709
Population Density
894 per km²
Population Growth
+1.30%
Foreign Nationals
28.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
21.0%
20–39 years
26.0%
40–64 years
35.0%
65+ years
18.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Uznach
2.46 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’420+CHF 137
Taxes
–
Vacancy–
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Tuggen
2.49 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’518+CHF 235
Taxes
182.00%-68.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Uznach
2.56 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395+CHF 112
Taxes
251.00%+1.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Benken
5.03 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395+CHF 112
Taxes
256.00%+6.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Eschenbach
5.29 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395+CHF 112
Taxes
256.00%+6.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Wangen
5.62 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’650+CHF 367
Taxes
184.00%-66.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Frequently asked questions about Schmerikon
What is the average rent in Schmerikon?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Schmerikon (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 Schmerikon?
The combined tax rate in Schmerikon is 250.00% (municipal: 133.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 14’500 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Schmerikon?
The vacancy rate in Schmerikon is 1.080% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Schmerikon have?
Schmerikon has 3’709 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 4.15 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 28.0%.
How well is Schmerikon connected by public transport?
Schmerikon has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 33 minutes.
Current Listings in Schmerikon
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Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE