St. Gallen
Living in Wattwil
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Wattwil (St. Gallen). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
8’736
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’395
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
266.00%
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
2005 – 2023+41.1% (+CHF 406)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
149.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
266.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 15’428
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 18’354
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
4’193
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
New Construction (last year)
34
Homeownership Rate
49.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
8’736
Population Density
171 per km²
Population Growth
+1.40%
Foreign Nationals
29.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
22.0%
20–39 years
27.0%
40–64 years
34.0%
65+ years
17.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Lichtensteig
2.30 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF -112
Taxes
259.00%-7.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Ebnat-Kappel
4.73 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395CHF 0
Taxes
270.00%+4.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Neckertal
5.65 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF -112
Taxes
247.00%-19.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Oberhelfenschwil
6.14 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF -112
Taxes
260.00%-6.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Bütschwil-Ganterschwil
6.16 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF -112
Taxes
246.00%-20.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Gommiswald
6.71 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’380CHF -15
Taxes
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Vacancy–
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Frequently asked questions about Wattwil
What is the average rent in Wattwil?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Wattwil (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 Wattwil?
The combined tax rate in Wattwil is 266.00% (municipal: 149.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 15’428 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Wattwil?
The vacancy rate in Wattwil is 1.090% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Wattwil have?
Wattwil has 8’736 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 51.18 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 29.0%.
How well is Wattwil connected by public transport?
Wattwil has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 29 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE