St. Gallen
Living in Waldkirch
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Waldkirch (St. Gallen). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
3’500
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’283
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.9%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
273.00%
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
156.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
273.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 15’834
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 18’837
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
1’680
Vacancy Rate
0.9%
New Construction (last year)
13
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
3’500
Population Density
112 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
33.0%
65+ years
21.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Hauptwil-Gottshaus
0.00 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’214CHF -69
Taxes
241.00%-32.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Andwil SG
2.87 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF 0
Taxes
269.00%-4.0%
Vacancy0.9%
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Gaiserwald
5.22 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395+CHF 112
Taxes
270.00%-3.0%
Vacancy0.9%
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Bischofszell
5.26 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’320+CHF 37
Taxes
222.00%-51.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Häggenschwil
5.36 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF 0
Taxes
269.00%-4.0%
Vacancy0.9%
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Zihlschlacht-Sitterdorf
5.73 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’214CHF -69
Taxes
235.00%-38.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Frequently asked questions about Waldkirch
What is the average rent in Waldkirch?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Waldkirch (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 Waldkirch?
The combined tax rate in Waldkirch is 273.00% (municipal: 156.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 15’834 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Waldkirch?
The vacancy rate in Waldkirch is 0.920% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Waldkirch have?
Waldkirch has 3’500 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 31.25 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 24.0%.
How well is Waldkirch connected by public transport?
Waldkirch has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 49 minutes.
Current Listings in Waldkirch
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Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE