Appenzell AusserrhodenZIP 9410District Vorderland

Living in Speicher

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

Population
4’200
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’104
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.6%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
271.00%
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

5007501’0001’2501’5001’75020052007201020132016201920222023CHF 807CHF 1’104
20052023+36.8% (+CHF 297)

Tax Burden

Municipal Tax Rate
154.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
271.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 15’718
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 18’699
Tax year 2023

Housing Market

Total Dwellings
2’016
Vacancy Rate
1.6%
New Construction (last year)
16
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
4’200
Population Density
441 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
35.0%
65+ years
17.0%

Public Transport & Accessibility

PT Quality Class
C
C – moderately connected
Travel Time to Center
33 min.
St. Gallen
Nearest Center
St. Gallen

Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities

Frequently asked questions about Speicher

What is the average rent in Speicher?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Speicher (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 Speicher?
The combined tax rate in Speicher is 271.00% (municipal: 154.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 15’718 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Speicher?
The vacancy rate in Speicher is 1.650% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Speicher have?
Speicher has 4’200 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 9.52 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 15.0%.
How well is Speicher connected by public transport?
Speicher has public transport quality class C (C – moderately connected). The nearest centre St. Gallen is reachable in approx. 33 minutes.

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