1 3-room Apartments for sale in Heiden

Heiden is a village and a municipality in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden in Switzerland. Its Biedermeier village around the church square is listed as a heritage site of national significance.

Canton: Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Area: 7.5 km²

Population

4'383residents

Median taxable income

CHF 63'047

Vacancy

1.12%

Foreign residents

22.8%

Dwellings

2'321

Jobs (FTE)

2'799

Tax multiplier

390%

Land use across the commune

Every 100 × 100 m of Heiden, coloured by how it's used. Drawn from the BFS Arealstatistik 2025 release — the most recent nationwide snapshot.

Source BFS Arealstatistik

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Jobs & economy

2'799 full-time-equivalent jobs across 360 businesses — services make up 64% of employment, industry 33% (2018).

Source BFS STATENT

2'799FTE total

Primary2.6%

Secondary33.3%

Tertiary64.0%

Land use

18% built-up, 51% agricultural, 31% forest. Measured across 749 hectares (2018).

Source BFS Arealstatistik

Settlement18.4%

Agriculture50.7%

Forest30.9%

Water0.0%

Election Results

FDP led the 2023 National Council election with 42.1%, ahead of SVP at 37.2%.

Source BFS

FDP

42.1%−17.1 pp

SVP

37.2%−0.3 pp

Mitte

19.3%

2023 vs 2019

Primary / second-home mix

85.4% of dwellings are primary residences; 14.6% are second homes (2026).

Source BFS

Primary residences85.4%

Second homes14.6%

Climate data

Annual mean 8.7°C with 1'433 mm of rain. Warmest in July (17.5°C), coldest in January (0.2°C). Station: St. Gallen, 776 m.

Source MeteoSchweiz

8.7°C

Annual mean

Mean 8.7°C

Rain 1433 mm

Sun ≈135 days

St. Gallen · 776 m.a.s.l. · 1991–2020 normals

Warming trend

Mean annual temperature at St. Gallen has risen by +2.5°C between the first 30 observed years (1864–1893) and the most recent (1996–2025).

Source MeteoSchweiz NBCN

+2.5°C

mean 1996–2025 vs. 1864–1893

St. Gallen · 776 m.a.s.l. · 1864–2025

1 property in Heiden

Gartenoase: 3,5-Zimmer Wohnung mit Terrasse und Garten

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CHF830'000.–

3.5 rooms

3.5 roomsCHF830'000.–

Sägewiesstrasse, 9410 Heiden

"Gartenoase: 3,5-Zimmer Wohnung mit Terrasse und Garten"

More listings in the Heiden area

Attraktive 4 1/2 Zimmer-Neubau-Wohnung mit einmaliger Sicht auf den Bodensee (LETZTE WOHNUNG!)

2.5 km

CHF 1'200'000

4.5 rooms · 137 m²

Unterwienacht 446, 9405 Wienacht-Tobel

Ruhige Eleganz mit Aussicht - 5 1/2 Zimmer-Attika-Wohnung mit Blick auf den Bodensee

3.6 km

CHF 1'420'000

5.5 rooms · 157 m²

Zedernstrasse 6, 9404 Rorschacherberg

Exklusive, sanierte Wohnung mit hochwertiger Ausstattung – ideal für zwei Personen

3.8 km

CHF 595'000

Frequently asked questions

How many apartments are available to buy in Heiden?

1 apartments are currently listed to buy in Heiden on Homematch. The selection updates throughout the day as agencies publish new listings.

Which canton is Heiden in?

Heiden is located in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden.

What is the population of Heiden?

Heiden has approximately 4'383 residents.

What is the municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Heiden?

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Heiden is 390% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.