Appenzell AusserrhodenZIP 9042• District Mittelland
Living in Schönengrund
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Schönengrund (Appenzell Ausserrhoden). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
4’400
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’104
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.3%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
243.00%
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+36.8% (+CHF 297)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
126.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
243.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 14’094
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 16’767
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
2’112
Vacancy Rate
1.3%
New Construction (last year)
17
Homeownership Rate
33.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
4’400
Population Density
755 per km²
Population Growth
+0.50%
Foreign Nationals
15.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
21.0%
20–39 years
27.0%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
19.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
PT Quality Class
C
C – moderately connected
Travel Time to Center
58 min.
St. Gallen
Nearest Center
St. Gallen
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Schwellbrunn
3.34 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’104CHF 0
Taxes
244.00%+1.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Urnäsch
4.56 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’104CHF 0
Taxes
247.00%+4.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Hemberg
4.82 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283+CHF 179
Taxes
256.00%+13.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Degersheim
4.92 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395+CHF 291
Taxes
254.00%+11.0%
Vacancy0.9%
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Waldstatt
5.64 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’104CHF 0
Taxes
249.00%+6.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Neckertal
7.08 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283+CHF 179
Taxes
247.00%+4.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Frequently asked questions about Schönengrund
What is the average rent in Schönengrund?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Schönengrund (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 Schönengrund?
The combined tax rate in Schönengrund is 243.00% (municipal: 126.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 14’094 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Schönengrund?
The vacancy rate in Schönengrund is 1.330% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Schönengrund have?
Schönengrund has 4’400 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 5.83 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 15.0%.
How well is Schönengrund connected by public transport?
Schönengrund has public transport quality class C (C – moderately connected). The nearest centre St. Gallen is reachable in approx. 58 minutes.
Current Listings in Schönengrund
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Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE