Appenzell AusserrhodenZIP 9410• District Vorderland
Living in Urnäsch
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Urnäsch (Appenzell Ausserrhoden). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
4’300
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’104
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.4%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
247.00%
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+36.3% (+CHF 294)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
130.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
247.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 14’326
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 17’043
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
2’064
Vacancy Rate
1.4%
New Construction (last year)
17
Homeownership Rate
36.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
4’300
Population Density
568 per km²
Population Growth
+0.80%
Foreign Nationals
18.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
19.0%
20–39 years
26.0%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
22.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
PT Quality Class
C
C – moderately connected
Travel Time to Center
61 min.
St. Gallen
Nearest Center
St. Gallen
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Waldstatt
4.39 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’104CHF 0
Taxes
249.00%+2.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Schönengrund
4.56 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’104CHF 0
Taxes
243.00%-4.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Schwellbrunn
4.71 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’104CHF 0
Taxes
244.00%-3.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Gonten
4.73 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’076CHF -28
Taxes
236.00%-11.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Hundwil
5.83 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’200+CHF 96
Taxes
241.00%-6.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Herisau
7.47 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’250+CHF 146
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Frequently asked questions about Urnäsch
What is the average rent in Urnäsch?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Urnäsch (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 Urnäsch?
The combined tax rate in Urnäsch is 247.00% (municipal: 130.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 14’326 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Urnäsch?
The vacancy rate in Urnäsch is 1.380% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Urnäsch have?
Urnäsch has 4’300 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 7.57 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 18.0%.
How well is Urnäsch connected by public transport?
Urnäsch has public transport quality class C (C – moderately connected). The nearest centre St. Gallen is reachable in approx. 61 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE