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9527 Niederhelfenschwil (SG)

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Location profile

Key location factors for Niederhelfenschwil at a glance.

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Tax burden
16.9 %
↓ Below CH median
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 25,341 on an income of CHF 150,000.
CH median 19.8 %
8 % 16.5 % 25 %
Single, without church tax · FTA 2025
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Second homes
8.9 %
✓ No restriction
Share of second homes in housing stock (1,382 units total). Below the 20% threshold — no second-home restrictions.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 91.1 % · ARE 2025
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Public Transport
Wil (SG)SG26 min
FrauenfeldTG69 min
RorschachSG84 min
St. Gallen SG 52 min
Winterthur ZH 62 min
Zürich ZH 96 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
Wil (SG)SG16 min
FrauenfeldTG30 min
RorschachSG36 min
St. Gallen SG 26 min
Winterthur ZH 40 min
Zürich ZH 60 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023
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Health insurance
CHF 434
≈ CH median
Monthly premium for adults (standard model). CHF 434 / month.
CH median ca. CHF 450
CHF 300 CHF 450 CHF 600
ChildCHF 117 Young adultCHF 302
BAG Priminfo 2026 · Standard model · CHF 300 deductible
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Demographics
3'290 inhabitants
Children
22.8 %
Seniors 65+
16.4 %
Foreign nat.
8.9 %
Growth 5yr
+4.9 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Education
40 %
≈ Average
Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %
Tertiary level
40 %
Upper secondary
54 %
Compulsory
6 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
Building structure
Single-family house
77 %
Building with 2 units
10 %
Multi-family house
9 %
2010 Median build year 5 % of which pre-1980 22 % Heat pump (from 2015) 4.8 Avg. rooms 138 m² Avg. floor area

Niederhelfenschwil is predominantly a single-family housing area: 77 % of residential buildings are single-family homes, 10 % have 2 units.

The median build year 2010 is above the Swiss average (1991). 5 % of buildings date from before 1980.

Heat pumps are recorded in 22 % of updated GWR entries (from 2015).

FSO Register of Buildings and Dwellings (GWR) 2026

Property prices

Rent (apartment)
CHF 17-21
per m² / month · median
Buy (apartment)
CHF 6'300-7'000
per m² · median
Buy (house)
CHF 6'000-7'700
per m² · median
House prices vary considerably depending on plot, buildability and location within the municipality.

Source: Own analysis of public Swiss real estate data · July 2026 · Net rent excl. utilities

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What do these prices mean?

Rents in the range of CHF 17-21/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Niederhelfenschwil. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Niederhelfenschwil — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Niederhelfenschwil cost per month?

Rental prices in Niederhelfenschwil are currently typically in the range CHF 17-21 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 1,250–1,450 per month as net cold rent — the effective market range starts lower for small apartments and rises disproportionately for large ones.

What does an owner-occupied apartment in Niederhelfenschwil cost per m²?

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Niederhelfenschwil is typically in the range CHF 6'300-7'000 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Niederhelfenschwil cost?

The m² price for houses in Niederhelfenschwil is typically in the range CHF 6'000-7'700 per m² (defensive range ±12 %). House prices vary considerably depending on plot size, buildability and micro-location within the municipality — a direct m² comparison serves only as an initial orientation.

How high is the tax burden in Niederhelfenschwil?

The effective tax burden in Niederhelfenschwil is 16.9 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 25,341 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Niederhelfenschwil is below. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Niederhelfenschwil?

No — in Niederhelfenschwil the share of second homes is 8.9 %, below the 20 % threshold. The second-home law does not apply here, and new second homes are generally permitted. Source: Federal Office for Spatial Development (ARE), 2025.

How can I estimate a property's value in Niederhelfenschwil?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Niederhelfenschwil the median is around CHF 6'639 per m² for condominiums. A realistic estimate also factors in location, year of construction, condition, fit-out quality and view. For a free, property-specific indication you can use the Immoskop analysis tool: enter the address and property details to receive a data-based reference value — as guidance, not a substitute for an official or bank-verified valuation.

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