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

5007501’0001’2501’5001’75020052007201020132016201920222023CHF 847CHF 1’104
20052023+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

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.

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