Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Living in Trogen
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Trogen (Appenzell Ausserrhoden). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
1’735
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’104
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.7%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
274.00%
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
157.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
274.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 15’892
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 18’906
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
833
Vacancy Rate
1.7%
New Construction (last year)
7
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
1’735
Population Density
173 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
34.0%
65+ years
23.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
PT Quality Class
C
C – moderately connected
Travel Time to Center
35 min.
St. Gallen
Nearest Center
St. Gallen
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Speicher
1.65 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’104CHF 0
Taxes
271.00%-3.0%
Vacancy1.6%
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Wald
2.12 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’104CHF 0
Taxes
247.00%-27.0%
Vacancy1.9%
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Rehetobel
2.59 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’104CHF 0
Taxes
244.00%-30.0%
Vacancy1.8%
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Eggersriet
4.70 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283+CHF 179
Taxes
241.00%-33.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Bühler
5.07 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’104CHF 0
Taxes
269.00%-5.0%
Vacancy1.6%
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Gais
5.32 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’104CHF 0
Taxes
270.00%-4.0%
Vacancy1.6%
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Frequently asked questions about Trogen
What is the average rent in Trogen?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Trogen (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 Trogen?
The combined tax rate in Trogen is 274.00% (municipal: 157.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 15’892 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Trogen?
The vacancy rate in Trogen is 1.680% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Trogen have?
Trogen has 1’735 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 10.02 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 17.0%.
How well is Trogen connected by public transport?
Trogen has public transport quality class C (C – moderately connected). The nearest centre St. Gallen is reachable in approx. 35 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE