Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Living in Heiden
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Heiden (Appenzell Ausserrhoden). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
4’161
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’104
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.8%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
241.00%
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+35.1% (+CHF 287)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
124.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
241.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 13’978
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 16’629
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
1’997
Vacancy Rate
1.8%
New Construction (last year)
16
Homeownership Rate
42.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
4’161
Population Density
556 per km²
Population Growth
+0.40%
Foreign Nationals
14.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
20.0%
20–39 years
24.0%
40–64 years
35.0%
65+ years
21.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
PT Quality Class
C
C – moderately connected
Travel Time to Center
42 min.
St. Gallen
Nearest Center
St. Gallen
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Grub
1.81 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’104CHF 0
Taxes
240.00%-1.0%
Vacancy1.8%
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Wolfhalden
2.05 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’104CHF 0
Taxes
250.00%+9.0%
Vacancy1.9%
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Oberegg
2.68 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’076CHF -28
Taxes
248.00%+7.0%
Vacancy1.6%
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Rorschacherberg
3.66 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395+CHF 291
Taxes
247.00%+6.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Thal
3.88 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395+CHF 291
Taxes
277.00%+36.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Rehetobel
4.01 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’104CHF 0
Taxes
244.00%+3.0%
Vacancy1.8%
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Frequently asked questions about Heiden
What is the average rent in Heiden?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Heiden (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 Heiden?
The combined tax rate in Heiden is 241.00% (municipal: 124.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 13’978 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Heiden?
The vacancy rate in Heiden is 1.790% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Heiden have?
Heiden has 4’161 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 7.48 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 14.0%.
How well is Heiden connected by public transport?
Heiden has public transport quality class C (C – moderately connected). The nearest centre St. Gallen is reachable in approx. 42 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE