St. GallenZIP 9200District St. Gallen

Living in Wittenbach

Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Wittenbach (St. Gallen). All key figures for your apartment search.

Population
19’200
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’395
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.9%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
273.00%
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

5007501’0001’2501’5001’7502’0002’25020052007201020132016201920222023CHF 950CHF 1’395
20052023+46.8% (+CHF 445)

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
9’216
Vacancy Rate
0.9%
New Construction (last year)
74
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
19’200
Population Density
574 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

PT Quality Class
B
B – well connected
Travel Time to Center
14 min.
Zürich
Nearest Center
Zürich

Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities

Frequently asked questions about Wittenbach

What is the average rent in Wittenbach?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Wittenbach (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 Wittenbach?
The combined tax rate in Wittenbach 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 Wittenbach?
The vacancy rate in Wittenbach is 0.920% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Wittenbach have?
Wittenbach has 19’200 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 33.46 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 24.0%.
How well is Wittenbach connected by public transport?
Wittenbach has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 14 minutes.

Current Listings in Wittenbach

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Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE