St. Margrethen is a thriving border municipality in the canton of St. Gallen, home to approximately 6,300 residents. Strategically located at the intersection of Switzerland, Austria, Germany, and Liechtenstein, it is part of the economically significant Rhine Valley region.
Thanks to its proximity to the industrial and service centers of St. Gallen, Dornbirn, and Bregenz, as well as to the Lake Constance metropolitan area, the municipality benefits from strong cross-border connections and development opportunities. St. Margrethen is highly attractive to international companies and cross-border commuters alike.
The municipality offers excellent transportation infrastructure. The A1 Motorway provides direct access to the Swiss national road network, St. Margrethen train station offers regular connections to St. Gallen, Zurich, Bregenz, and Lindau, Zurich International Airport is reachable within approx. 60 minutes; Altenrhein Airport in just 15 minutes.
With a high density of SMEs and industrial companies, particularly in mechanical engineering, logistics, pharmaceuticals, and trade, St. Margrethen presents a diversified labor market and a stable economic environment.
The current overall tax rate is 115% (as of 2024), placing it competitively within the region. The vacancy rate stands at just 0.67%, reflecting strong housing demand and a stable real estate market.
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