Buy & Rent Property in Flums: Facts & Figures at a Glance
What is Flums known for?
Flums is located in the canton of St. Gallen. Flums is known for its position at the foot of the Flumserberg and as a gateway to the Sarganserland region. It is also associated with outdoor recreation, access to mountain landscapes and a practical base for people who want a more rural setting within reach of larger centres.
What does the Flums property market look like?
Flums' property market is shaped by a mix of village housing, family homes and demand linked to its alpine surroundings and regional commuter routes.
Price levels for buying and renting
Buy
The average purchase prices were:
- Apartment: 595,000 CHF
- This is 26,9 % lower than the Swiss average.
- Around 25 % of apartments are priced below 470,000 CHF.
- Around 75 % of apartments are priced at 858,000 CHF or below.
- House: 980,000 CHF
- This is 22,3 % lower than the Swiss average.
- Around 25 % of houses are priced below 723,750 CHF.
- Around 75 % of houses are priced at 1,295,000 CHF or below.
Rent
The average monthly rental prices were:
- Apartment: 1,420 CHF
- This is 13,9 % lower than the Swiss average.
- Around 25 % of rental listings are priced below 1,168 CHF.
- Around 75 % of rental listings cost 1,697 CHF or less.
For a detailed breakdown, visit:
https://www.immoscout24.ch/en/property-prices-m2/city-flums
Tax rates
Flums has a general tax charge of 11,68 %. This compares with 11,09 % for canton St. Gallen and 12,38 % nationally.
- Tax rates by household type:
- Single person without children: 16,81 %
- Married couple without children: 11,03 %
- Couple with children: 7,42 %
- Married pensioner: 14,94 %
- Example annual tax burden:
- Single (no children, 100,000 CHF income): 14,425 CHF
- Single (no children, 150,000 CHF income): 27,385 CHF
- Married couple (no children, 200,000 CHF income): 31,175 CHF
- Married couple (2 children, 125,000 CHF income): 8,260 CHF
- Married couple (2 children, 175,000 CHF income): 18,460 CHF
Note: Tax rates shown are indicative only and may be inaccurate; consult a qualified tax advisor for advice specific to your situation.
Availability
- Housing supply
- Vacancy rate: 0,97 % (Swiss average: 1,01 %)
- Total apartments: 4,217
- Housing growth over the last 5 years: 373 new apartments have been introduced to the market.
Demographics & economy
- Population: 5,400, with a foreigner rate of 23,7 %.
- Income: Average yearly income: 57,080 CHF. This is 30,3 % lower than the Swiss average (Swiss average: 81,875 CHF).
- Employment: Unemployment rate: 0,87 % (Swiss average: 1,47 %).
Connectivity
- It takes 105 minutes to get to the nearest major city using public transport.
- It takes 43 minutes to get to the nearest regional suburban hub using public transport.
- It takes 73 minutes to drive by car to the nearest major city.
- It takes 20 minutes to drive by car to the nearest regional suburban hub.
What is daily life like in Flums?
Daily life in Flums is centred on a compact municipality with local services, everyday shopping and straightforward access to nature. Residents make use of the surrounding mountains, hiking areas and winter sports opportunities, while nearby towns add further restaurants, shopping and cultural options.
Which lifestyles does Flums suit?
Flums suits families seeking a quieter village environment, outdoor-oriented buyers and commuters who want a practical base with good regional reach. It can also appeal to second-home buyers and people who value a more relaxed pace of life close to the Alps.
Data from: June 2026
Note: The market for apartments for sale can change rapidly, so it is always advisable to check with local real estate experts/agents for the latest developments.