What is Södertälje like for families with children?

83.5% of pupils in Södertälje qualify for upper secondary school (2026), and 59% of residents feel safe. Those are the two figures that say most about everyday life for a family with children, and both exist for all 290 municipalities, so they compare directly.

Qualify for upper secondary
83.5 % 116th highest of 290 municipalities 2026
Cost per child in preschool
122,481 SEK/yr 148th highest of 290 municipalities 2025
Feel safe
59 % 242nd highest of 244 municipalities 2025
House price
4.3M SEK 49th highest of 290 municipalities 2025
New construction
0.7 /1,000 res 182nd highest of 290 municipalities 2025

What does preschool cost in Södertälje?

Södertälje Municipality spends SEK 122,481 per child per year on preschool (2025). That is the municipality's cost, not your fee: the fee cap is set nationally.

What does a house cost in Södertälje?

A detached house costs on average SEK 4.3 million (2025).

Where in Södertälje Municipality do families live?

The municipality has 11 towns and villages, the largest being Södertälje. School placement follows catchment areas, so the town matters more than the municipality.

The figures are shown in full on the municipal page for Södertälje, along with a map, development over time and comparable municipalities. The source of each figure is listed under data sources.

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