1 3-room Apartments & Houses for sale in Schmerikon

Schmerikon is a municipality in the Wahlkreis (constituency) of See-Gaster in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. In the local Swiss German dialect it is called Schmerike.

Canton: St. Gallen
Area: 6.0 km²

Population

4'150residents

Median taxable income

CHF 65'858

Vacancy

0.89%

Foreign residents

27.5%

Dwellings

2'022

Jobs (FTE)

1'685

Tax multiplier

113%

Land use across the commune

Every 100 × 100 m of Schmerikon, coloured by how it's used. Drawn from the BFS Arealstatistik 2025 release — the most recent nationwide snapshot.

Source BFS Arealstatistik

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Jobs & economy

1'685 full-time-equivalent jobs across 248 businesses — services make up 60% of employment, industry 39% (2018).

Source BFS STATENT

1'685FTE total

Primary1.5%

Secondary38.6%

Tertiary59.9%

Land use

32% built-up, 36% agricultural, 21% forest. Measured across 410 hectares (2018).

Source BFS Arealstatistik

Settlement35.7%

Agriculture40.4%

Forest23.9%

Water0.0%

Election Results

SVP led the 2023 National Council election with 34.1%, ahead of Mitte at 19.7%.

Source BFS

SVP

34.1%−0.5 pp

Mitte

19.7%

FDP

15.8%−2.5 pp

SP

9.8%+0.1 pp

Grüne

9.1%−4.3 pp

GLP

7.3%+0.5 pp

EDU

1.1%+0.5 pp

Others

1.3%

2023 vs 2019

Primary / second-home mix

87.9% of dwellings are primary residences; 12.1% are second homes (2026).

Source BFS

Primary residences87.9%

Second homes12.1%

Climate data

Annual mean 7.1°C with — mm of rain. Warmest in July (15.5°C), coldest in January (-0.6°C). Station: Hörnli, 1133 m.

Source MeteoSchweiz

7.1°C

Annual mean

Mean 7.1°C

Sun ≈138 days

Hörnli · 1133 m.a.s.l. · 1991–2020 normals

Warming trend

Mean annual temperature at Elm has risen by +2.4°C between the first 30 observed years (1879–1908) and the most recent (1996–2025).

Source MeteoSchweiz NBCN

+2.4°C

mean 1996–2025 vs. 1879–1908

Elm · 958 m.a.s.l. · 1879–2025

1 property in Schmerikon

A gem in a prime location - including a rare double garage

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CHF970'000.–

4 rooms

4 roomsCHF970'000.–

Kirchgasse 12, 8716 Schmerikon

"A gem in a prime location - including a rare double garage"

A gem in a prime location - including a rare double garage This lovingly maintained single-family house from 1862 is located extremely centrally and yet quietly on Kirchgasse in Schmerikon - just a few steps from the train station and Lake Zurich. A rare combination of historic charm, practical room layout, and excellent location.Highlights at a glance:Central, quiet location near train station & Lake ZurichKindergarten, primary and secondary school within 5 minutes' walkLiving room, dining room, and two bedrooms with a cozy atmosphere (room height approx. 1.90 m)Kitchen with pass-through to the dining roomBathroom with washing machine & dryerSpacious, well-maintained cellarLarge garden with raised beds & tool shedVery spacious double garage - an absolute rarity in this locationIdeal for owner-occupiers or investorsA charming home with history in a location that is hard to beat.We look forward to your contact. We would be happy to provide you with a detailed documentation including a virtual tour.

More listings in the Schmerikon area

1.9 km

CHF 975'000

3.5 rooms · 119 m²

Bürgstrasse 2a, 8732 Neuhaus SG

Freistehendes Einfamilienhaus mit Garten an sonniger und familienfreundlicher Lage in Tuggen SZ

2.4 km

CHF 1'200'000

5.5 rooms · 132 m²

Gässlistrasse 14, 8856 Tuggen

Grosses Wohnhaus mit Einliegerwohnung für vielseitige Nutzung

2.5 km

CHF 1'090'000

8 rooms · 209 m²

Frequently asked questions

How many apartments & houses are available to buy in Schmerikon?

1 apartments & houses are currently listed to buy in Schmerikon on Homematch. The selection updates throughout the day as agencies publish new listings.

Which canton is Schmerikon in?

Schmerikon is located in the canton of St. Gallen.

What is the population of Schmerikon?

Schmerikon has approximately 4'150 residents.

What is the municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Schmerikon?

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Schmerikon is 113% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.

Frequently asked questions

How many apartments & houses are available to buy in Schmerikon?

1 apartments & houses are currently listed to buy in Schmerikon on Homematch. The selection updates throughout the day as agencies publish new listings.

Which canton is Schmerikon in?

Schmerikon is located in the canton of St. Gallen.

What is the population of Schmerikon?

Schmerikon has approximately 4'150 residents.

What is the municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Schmerikon?

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Schmerikon is 113% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.

1 property in Schmerikon

1 / 7

CHF970'000.–

4 rooms

4 roomsCHF970'000.–

Kirchgasse 12, 8716 Schmerikon

"A gem in a prime location - including a rare double garage"

A gem in a prime location - including a rare double garage This lovingly maintained single-family house from 1862 is located extremely centrally and yet quietly on Kirchgasse in Schmerikon - just a few steps from the train station and Lake Zurich. A rare combination of historic charm, practical room layout, and excellent location.Highlights at a glance:Central, quiet location near train station & Lake ZurichKindergarten, primary and secondary school within 5 minutes' walkLiving room, dining room, and two bedrooms with a cozy atmosphere (room height approx. 1.90 m)Kitchen with pass-through to the dining roomBathroom with washing machine & dryerSpacious, well-maintained cellarLarge garden with raised beds & tool shedVery spacious double garage - an absolute rarity in this locationIdeal for owner-occupiers or investorsA charming home with history in a location that is hard to beat.We look forward to your contact. We would be happy to provide you with a detailed documentation including a virtual tour.