Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Living in Stein
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Stein (Appenzell Ausserrhoden). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
1’429
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’104
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.4%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
246.00%
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+32.2% (+CHF 269)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
129.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
246.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 14’268
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 16’974
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
686
Vacancy Rate
1.4%
New Construction (last year)
5
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
1’429
Population Density
153 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
35.0%
65+ years
22.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
PT Quality Class
C
C – moderately connected
Travel Time to Center
60 min.
St. Gallen
Nearest Center
St. Gallen
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Hundwil
2.08 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’200+CHF 96
Taxes
241.00%-5.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Teufen
3.90 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’104CHF 0
Taxes
273.00%+27.0%
Vacancy1.7%
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Schlatt-Haslen
4.31 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’076CHF -28
Taxes
239.00%-7.0%
Vacancy1.5%
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Waldstatt
4.75 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’104CHF 0
Taxes
249.00%+3.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Gonten
5.01 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’076CHF -28
Taxes
236.00%-10.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Herisau
5.13 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’250+CHF 146
Taxes
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Vacancy–
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Frequently asked questions about Stein
What is the average rent in Stein?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Stein (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 Stein?
The combined tax rate in Stein is 246.00% (municipal: 129.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 14’268 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Stein?
The vacancy rate in Stein is 1.360% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Stein have?
Stein has 1’429 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 9.36 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 17.0%.
How well is Stein connected by public transport?
Stein has public transport quality class C (C – moderately connected). The nearest centre St. Gallen is reachable in approx. 60 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE