Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Living in Wald
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Wald (Appenzell Ausserrhoden). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
877
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’104
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.9%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
247.00%
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+33.7% (+CHF 278)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
130.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
247.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 14’326
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 17’043
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
421
Vacancy Rate
1.9%
New Construction (last year)
3
Homeownership Rate
46.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
877
Population Density
129 per km²
Population Growth
+0.80%
Foreign Nationals
18.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
19.0%
20–39 years
24.0%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
24.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Rehetobel
1.51 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’104CHF 0
Taxes
244.00%-3.0%
Vacancy1.8%
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Trogen
2.12 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’104CHF 0
Taxes
274.00%+27.0%
Vacancy1.7%
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Speicher
3.58 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’104CHF 0
Taxes
271.00%+24.0%
Vacancy1.6%
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Grub
3.89 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’104CHF 0
Taxes
240.00%-7.0%
Vacancy1.8%
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Heiden
4.18 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’104CHF 0
Taxes
241.00%-6.0%
Vacancy1.8%
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Eggersriet
4.20 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283+CHF 179
Taxes
241.00%-6.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Frequently asked questions about Wald
What is the average rent in Wald?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Wald (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 Wald?
The combined tax rate in Wald is 247.00% (municipal: 130.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 14’326 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Wald?
The vacancy rate in Wald is 1.860% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Wald have?
Wald has 877 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 6.82 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 18.0%.
How well is Wald connected by public transport?
Wald has public transport quality class D (D – poorly connected). The nearest centre St. Gallen is reachable in approx. 46 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE