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Wartau

BFS 3276 · Canton SG · 5’595 residents
58
Rank 577 / 2’131 Top 27% Canton SG-Ø 56

Wartau Wartau in Canton SG achieves an ImmoCensio overall score of 58/100 and thus ranks mid-range (8 points above the Swiss average of 50). The municipality ranks 577 of 2'131 analysed Swiss municipalities. (8 points above the Swiss average of 50). The municipality ranks 577 out of 2'131 analysed Swiss municipalities.

The greatest strength is in Demand (VR) (Score 72), while Transport & Accessibility (Score 45) shows the weakest profile. Population is growing strongly at 5.7% over 5 years. With a vacancy rate of only 0.43%, the housing market is very tight.

▲ Strengths
Demand (VR) 72
Future / Construction Activity 62
▼ Weaknesses
Building Quality 51
Transport & Accessibility 45
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Score Dimensions

Building Quality (16%) 51
New construction rate, renewable energy, construction year · Kt. Ø 64
Tax Attractiveness (14%) 57
Tax burden index in cantonal comparison · Kt. Ø 57
Demand (VR) (16%) 72
Low vacancy rate = high demand · Kt. Ø 49
Population Dynamics (13%) 60
5-year residential population growth · Kt. Ø 58
Infrastructure (13%) 57
Municipality size and multi-family share · Kt. Ø 64
Future / Construction Activity (13%) 62
Active building projects per capita · Kt. Ø 52
Transport & Accessibility (15%) 45
Travel time & accessibility (car + public transport) · Kt. Ø 52
AI Analysis Claude Haiku

Wartau (SG) with a score of 54/100 is significantly below the cantonal average (59) and ranks in the lower-middle segment. The municipality suffers from poor transport accessibility, while population development (+5.7% over 5 years) and demand (66/100) are positive.

▲ Strengths

Demand of 66/100 indicates solid local interest. Population grows by +5.7% over 5 years, which is robust for rural standards. New construction rate of 20.5% and 49.8% renewable heating systems demonstrate modernization activity.

▼ Weaknesses

Transport is critical: 89 minutes travel time to Zürich and public transport index of only 270 (very poor) isolate the municipality. Buildings (51/100) and Infrastructure (57/100) are below cantonal standards; low multi-family housing share (10%) limits densification potential.

Investment Perspective

Wartau is suitable for owner-occupiers with home office models or local employment. Return prospects are dampened by weak transport connections and low public transport accessibility (commuter disadvantage). Price development follows regional trends; price pressure of 65/100 is moderate, not speculative.

➡ Not recommended for mobile investors; acceptable for location-bound buyers with owner-occupancy intentions, but only with appropriate price discounts to compensate for transport disadvantages.

AI Analysis

Confidence 90%
Trend
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↑ Rising
1-Year Forecast
60
+2 pts.
3-Year Forecast
62
+4 pts.
Influence Factors
+2 Strong population growth
+1 High new construction rate
+1 Very low vacancy rate
+0.5 High renewable energy share
+1 Many construction projects
AI-generated · Not investment advice · Data may contain errors
AI forecast based on 6 months of history.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the ImmoCensio Score mean for Wartau?+
The score of 58/100 combines 7 dimensions: building quality, tax burden, demand, population dynamics, infrastructure, future and transport.Wartau therefore ranks 577 out of 2'131 Swiss municipalities.
How does Wartau compare to Canton SG?+
Wartau achieves a score of 58, the cantonal average is 56.. The municipality thus performs better than the cantonal average.
Is Wartau a good location for real estate investment?+
The ImmoCensio Score is a data-based indicator, not an investment recommendation. Wartau shows strengths in Demand (VR) (Score 72). Investment decisions should always be made with professional advice.
What is the vacancy rate in Wartau?+
The current vacancy rate is 0.43%.
Data sources: FSO STAT-TAB/stats.swiss (population, vacant dwellings), GWR (buildings), FTA/ESTV (taxes, partly cantonal level), SNB (interest rates), ARE/GeoAdmin (accessibility), IAZI/Wüest benchmarks (purchase prices, cantonal). Data as of: 20.07.2026. Percentile ranking across 2'131 municipalities.