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About St. Margrethen

St. Margrethen is a municipality in the Wahlkreis (constituency) of Rheintal in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. It is located on the Swiss–Austrian border.

Canton: St. Gallen
Area: 6.9 km²

Population

6'718residents

Median taxable income

CHF 57'099

Vacancy

2.17%

Foreign residents

52.4%

Dwellings

3'180

Jobs (FTE)

3'158

Tax multiplier

109%

Land use across the commune

Every 100 × 100 m of St. Margrethen, 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

3'158 full-time-equivalent jobs across 445 businesses — services make up 67% of employment, industry 32% (2018).

Source BFS STATENT

3'158FTE total

Primary1.2%

Secondary31.9%

Tertiary66.9%

Land use

38% built-up, 26% agricultural, 31% forest. Measured across 685 hectares (2018).

Source BFS Arealstatistik

Settlement40.2%

Agriculture27.1%

Forest32.7%

Water0.0%

Election Results

SVP led the 2023 National Council election with 43.1%, ahead of FDP at 16.2%.

Source BFS

SVP

43.1%+4.2 pp

FDP

16.2%−1.0 pp

Mitte

15.5%

11.9%−3.4 pp

Grüne

4.9%−0.6 pp

GLP

2.9%−0.8 pp

EDU

1.2%±0 pp

Others

1.8%

2023 vs 2019

Primary / second-home mix

88.3% of dwellings are primary residences; 11.7% are second homes (2026).

Source BFS

Primary residences88.3%

Second homes11.7%

Climate data

Annual mean 8.7°C with 1'433 mm of rain. Warmest in July (17.5°C), coldest in January (0.2°C). Station: St. Gallen, 776 m.

Source MeteoSchweiz

8.7°C

Annual mean

Mean 8.7°C

Rain 1433 mm

Sun ≈135 days

St. Gallen · 776 m.a.s.l. · 1991–2020 normals

Warming trend

Mean annual temperature at St. Gallen has risen by +2.5°C between the first 30 observed years (1864–1893) and the most recent (1996–2025).

Source MeteoSchweiz NBCN

+2.5°C

mean 1996–2025 vs. 1864–1893

St. Gallen · 776 m.a.s.l. · 1864–2025

2 properties

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2 properties in St. Margrethen

Idyllisches 6.5 Zimmer EFH exkl. Scheune

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CHF1'800.–

6.5 rooms

6.5 roomsCHF1'800.–

Rheinstrasse 2, 9430 St. Margrethen SG

"Idyllisches 6.5 Zimmer EFH exkl. Scheune"

Dieses gemütliche, lichtdurchflutete und schöne Einfamilienhaus an genannter Lage vermieten wir per sofort. Es ist zentral gelegen und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten befinden sich unmittelbar in der Nähe.Der grosszügige und idyllische Garten (ca. 400 m2) besticht mit weitflächigem Grün.Im Mietpreis inbegriffen sind ein grosszügiger Keller und Estrich, sowie zwei Aussenabstellplätze.Haben wir Ihr Interesse geweckt, dann rufen Sie uns doch einfach an. Gerne klären wir Ihre Fragen.

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CHF2'400.–

6.5 rooms

6.5 roomsCHF2'400.–

Rheinstrasse 2, 9430 St. Margrethen SG

"Idyllic 6.5 room single-family house"

This cozy, bright, and beautiful single-family house in the mentioned location is available for rent immediately. It is centrally located and shopping facilities are nearby.The spacious and idyllic garden (approx. 400 m2) impresses with extensive greenery.The rent includes a spacious basement and attic, as well as two outdoor parking spaces.The house also has an additional large storage room.If we have piqued your interest, simply give us a call. We will be happy to answer your questions.

More listings in the St. Margrethen area

Ruhiges Familienparadies in Au SG - 7.5-Zimmer-Einfamilienhaus mit Garten & viel Platz

4.9 km

CHF 3'200 /month

7.5 rooms · 172 m²

9435 Au

4.7 km

CHF 2'150 /month

6 rooms · 165 m²

Kleestrasse 2a, 9442 Berneck

Modernes 6.5-Zimmer-Einfamilienhaus mit Balkon, Widnau

5.5 km

CHF 4'500 /month

Frequently asked questions

How many houses are available to rent in St. Margrethen?+

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

Which canton is St. Margrethen in?+

St. Margrethen is located in the canton of St. Gallen.

What is the population of St. Margrethen?+

St. Margrethen has approximately 6'718 residents.

What is the municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in St. Margrethen?+

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in St. Margrethen is 109% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.

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