Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Living in Walzenhausen
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Walzenhausen (Appenzell Ausserrhoden). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
1’971
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’104
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.9%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
249.00%
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+30.3% (+CHF 257)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
132.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
249.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 14’442
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 17’181
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
946
Vacancy Rate
1.9%
New Construction (last year)
8
Homeownership Rate
47.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
1’971
Population Density
282 per km²
Population Growth
+0.90%
Foreign Nationals
19.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
20.0%
20–39 years
25.0%
40–64 years
34.0%
65+ years
21.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
PT Quality Class
C
C – moderately connected
Travel Time to Center
47 min.
St. Gallen
Nearest Center
St. Gallen
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Lutzenberg
1.54 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’104CHF 0
Taxes
243.00%-6.0%
Vacancy1.8%
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St. Margrethen
2.39 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395+CHF 291
Taxes
276.00%+27.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Rheineck
2.50 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283+CHF 179
Taxes
274.00%+25.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Berneck
3.06 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283+CHF 179
Taxes
271.00%+22.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Thal
3.11 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395+CHF 291
Taxes
277.00%+28.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Au
3.13 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’650+CHF 546
Taxes
–
Vacancy0.7%
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Frequently asked questions about Walzenhausen
What is the average rent in Walzenhausen?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Walzenhausen (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 Walzenhausen?
The combined tax rate in Walzenhausen is 249.00% (municipal: 132.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 14’442 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Walzenhausen?
The vacancy rate in Walzenhausen is 1.870% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Walzenhausen have?
Walzenhausen has 1’971 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 6.98 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 19.0%.
How well is Walzenhausen connected by public transport?
Walzenhausen has public transport quality class C (C – moderately connected). The nearest centre St. Gallen is reachable in approx. 47 minutes.
Current Listings in Walzenhausen
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Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE