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About Wattwil

Wattwil is a municipality in the Wahlkreis (constituency) of Toggenburg in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland, located along the Thur river. On 1 January 2013 the municipality of Krinau merged into Wattwil.

Canton: St. Gallen
Area: 51.2 km²

Population

9'165residents

Median taxable income

CHF 55'470

Vacancy

0.60%

Foreign residents

27.0%

Dwellings

4'667

Jobs (FTE)

4'858

Tax multiplier

129%

Land use across the commune

Every 100 × 100 m of Wattwil, 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

4'858 full-time-equivalent jobs across 754 businesses — services make up 61% of employment, industry 32% (2018).

Source BFS STATENT

4'858FTE total

Primary6.9%

Secondary32.0%

Tertiary61.1%

Land use

8% built-up, 52% agricultural, 38% forest. Measured across 5'116 hectares (2018).

Source BFS Arealstatistik

Settlement8.4%

Agriculture53.1%

Forest38.5%

Water0.0%

Election Results

SVP led the 2023 National Council election with 39.2%, ahead of Mitte at 16.4%.

Source BFS

SVP

39.2%+2.5 pp

Mitte

16.4%

13.9%+0.9 pp

FDP

13.9%+0.1 pp

Grüne

7.6%−2.3 pp

GLP

3.5%−1.9 pp

EDU

1.6%±0 pp

Others

1.2%

2023 vs 2019

Primary / second-home mix

86.9% of dwellings are primary residences; 13.1% are second homes (2026).

Source BFS

Primary residences86.9%

Second homes13.1%

Climate data

Annual mean 8.1°C with 1'818 mm of rain. Warmest in July (17.4°C), coldest in January (-1.1°C). Station: Ebnat-Kappel, 623 m.

Source MeteoSchweiz

8.1°C

Annual mean

Mean 8.1°C

Rain 1818 mm

Ebnat-Kappel · 623 m.a.s.l. · 1991–2020 normals

Warming trend

Mean annual temperature at Säntis has risen by +2.2°C between the first 30 observed years (1864–1893) and the most recent (1996–2025).

Source MeteoSchweiz NBCN

+2.2°C

mean 1996–2025 vs. 1864–1893

Säntis · 2501 m.a.s.l. · 1864–2025

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To rent detached 6½ room single-family house at Berglistrasse 91 in Wattwil / with a view of Speer!

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6.5 rooms

6.5 roomsCHF2'500.–

Berglistrasse 91, 9630 Wattwil

"To rent detached 6½ room single-family house at Berglistrasse 91 in Wattwil / with a view of Speer!"

To rent immediately or by arrangement in 9630 Wattwil at Berglistrasse 91, detached 6½ room single-family house in a quiet, sunny location with a view. Usual comfort, garden seating area with pergola. 2 garages.Rent excl. ancillary costs CHF 2,500.-- per month.Long-term rental contract possible.Just give us a call: 071 913 36 70or also J. Eisenring: 079 438 77 70,we'll be happy to help!Viewing appointments can be arranged by phone at short notice!

More listings in the Wattwil area

Einziehen und wohlfühlen: stilvoll renovierter Hausteil mit Charme

3.3 km

CHF 1'450 /month

4.5 rooms

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Sonniges Wohnen über der Nebelgrenze mit Pool und Weitsicht

8.1 km

CHF 3'400 /month

5.5 rooms

Breitenaustrasse 7, 8725 Gebertingen

11 km

CHF 4'900 /month

Frequently asked questions

How many houses are available to rent in Wattwil?+

1 houses are currently listed to rent in Wattwil on Homematch. The selection updates throughout the day as agencies publish new listings.

Which canton is Wattwil in?+

Wattwil is located in the canton of St. Gallen.

What is the population of Wattwil?+

Wattwil has approximately 9'165 residents.

What is the municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Wattwil?+

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Wattwil is 129% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.

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