St. Gallen
Living in Widnau
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Widnau (St. Gallen). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
9’616
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’395
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.3%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
279.00%
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+34.1% (+CHF 355)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
162.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
279.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 16’182
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 19’251
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
4’616
Vacancy Rate
1.3%
New Construction (last year)
37
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
9’616
Population Density
2’279 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
34.0%
65+ years
19.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Widnau
0.50 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395CHF 0
Taxes
269.00%-10.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Diepoldsau
2.24 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395CHF 0
Taxes
273.00%-6.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Balgach
2.53 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF -112
Taxes
270.00%-9.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Berneck
3.18 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF -112
Taxes
271.00%-8.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Au
3.71 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’650+CHF 255
Taxes
–
Vacancy0.7%
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Rebstein
3.76 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF -112
Taxes
260.00%-19.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Frequently asked questions about Widnau
What is the average rent in Widnau?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Widnau (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 Widnau?
The combined tax rate in Widnau is 279.00% (municipal: 162.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 16’182 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Widnau?
The vacancy rate in Widnau is 1.300% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Widnau have?
Widnau has 9’616 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 4.22 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 28.0%.
How well is Widnau connected by public transport?
Widnau has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 68 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE