Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Living in Waldstatt
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Waldstatt (Appenzell Ausserrhoden). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
1’869
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’104
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.4%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
249.00%
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
132.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
249.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 14’442
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 17’181
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
897
Vacancy Rate
1.4%
New Construction (last year)
7
Homeownership Rate
37.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
1’869
Population Density
277 per km²
Population Growth
+0.90%
Foreign Nationals
19.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
20.0%
20–39 years
27.0%
40–64 years
34.0%
65+ years
19.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
PT Quality Class
C
C – moderately connected
Travel Time to Center
62 min.
St. Gallen
Nearest Center
St. Gallen
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Hundwil
2.68 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’200+CHF 96
Taxes
241.00%-8.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Schwellbrunn
2.83 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’104CHF 0
Taxes
244.00%-5.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Herisau
3.12 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’250+CHF 146
Taxes
–
Vacancy–
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Urnäsch
4.39 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’104CHF 0
Taxes
247.00%-2.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Stein
4.75 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’104CHF 0
Taxes
246.00%-3.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Gonten
5.61 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’076CHF -28
Taxes
236.00%-13.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Frequently asked questions about Waldstatt
What is the average rent in Waldstatt?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Waldstatt (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 Waldstatt?
The combined tax rate in Waldstatt is 249.00% (municipal: 132.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 14’442 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Waldstatt?
The vacancy rate in Waldstatt is 1.390% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Waldstatt have?
Waldstatt has 1’869 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 6.74 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 19.0%.
How well is Waldstatt connected by public transport?
Waldstatt has public transport quality class C (C – moderately connected). The nearest centre St. Gallen is reachable in approx. 62 minutes.
Current Listings in Waldstatt
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Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE