Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Living in Gais
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Gais (Appenzell Ausserrhoden). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
3’086
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’104
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.6%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
270.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 618
2 Rooms
CHF 806
3 Rooms
CHF 1’104
4 Rooms
CHF 1’413
5+ Rooms
CHF 1’788
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+40.5% (+CHF 318)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
153.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
270.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 15’660
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 18’630
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
1’481
Vacancy Rate
1.6%
New Construction (last year)
12
Homeownership Rate
32.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
3’086
Population Density
146 per km²
Population Growth
+0.40%
Foreign Nationals
14.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
20.0%
20–39 years
26.0%
40–64 years
34.0%
65+ years
20.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
PT Quality Class
C
C – moderately connected
Travel Time to Center
32 min.
St. Gallen
Nearest Center
St. Gallen
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Bühler
2.64 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’104CHF 0
Taxes
269.00%-1.0%
Vacancy1.6%
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Appenzell
3.99 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’200+CHF 96
Taxes
–
Vacancy–
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Schlatt-Haslen
4.17 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’076CHF -28
Taxes
239.00%-31.0%
Vacancy1.5%
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Schwende-Rüte
4.68 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’170+CHF 66
Taxes
249.00%-21.0%
Vacancy1.6%
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Rüte
4.72 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’076CHF -28
Taxes
237.00%-33.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Trogen
5.32 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’104CHF 0
Taxes
274.00%+4.0%
Vacancy1.7%
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Frequently asked questions about Gais
What is the average rent in Gais?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Gais (Appenzell Ausserrhoden) is CHF 1’104 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 618, for 4-room CHF 1’413.
What is the tax rate in Gais?
The combined tax rate in Gais is 270.00% (municipal: 153.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 15’660 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Gais?
The vacancy rate in Gais is 1.630% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Gais have?
Gais has 3’086 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 21.21 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 14.0%.
How well is Gais connected by public transport?
Gais has public transport quality class C (C – moderately connected). The nearest centre St. Gallen is reachable in approx. 32 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE