Appenzell Innerrhoden

Living in Schwende

Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Schwende (Appenzell Innerrhoden). All key figures for your apartment search.

Population
2’196
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’076
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.5%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
240.00%
2023

Rent Prices

As of 2023

1 Room
CHF 603
2 Rooms
CHF 785
3 Rooms
CHF 1’076
4 Rooms
CHF 1’377
5+ Rooms
CHF 1’743

Rent Price Trend

5007501’0001’2501’5001’75020052007201020132016201920222023CHF 769CHF 1’076
20052023+39.9% (+CHF 307)

Tax Burden

Municipal Tax Rate
132.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
108.00%
Combined Tax Rate
240.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 13’920
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 16’560
Tax year 2023

Housing Market

Total Dwellings
1’054
Vacancy Rate
1.5%
New Construction (last year)
8
Homeownership Rate
35.0%

Dwellings by Size

1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%

Population & Demographics

Population
2’196
Population Density
38 per km²
Population Growth
+0.70%
Foreign Nationals
17.0%

Age Distribution

0–19 years
18.0%
20–39 years
25.0%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
24.0%

Public Transport & Accessibility

PT Quality Class
D
D – poorly connected
Travel Time to Center
25 min.
St. Gallen
Nearest Center
St. Gallen

Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities

Frequently asked questions about Schwende

What is the average rent in Schwende?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Schwende (Appenzell Innerrhoden) is CHF 1’076 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 603, for 4-room CHF 1’377.
What is the tax rate in Schwende?
The combined tax rate in Schwende is 240.00% (municipal: 132.00%, cantonal: 108.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 13’920 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Schwende?
The vacancy rate in Schwende is 1.470% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Schwende have?
Schwende has 2’196 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 57.50 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 17.0%.
How well is Schwende connected by public transport?
Schwende has public transport quality class D (D – poorly connected). The nearest centre St. Gallen is reachable in approx. 25 minutes.

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Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE