What is Östhammar like for families with children?

77.4% of pupils in Östhammar qualify for upper secondary school (2026), and 90% 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
77.4 % 225th highest of 290 municipalities 2026
Cost per child in preschool
113,472 SEK/yr 235th highest of 290 municipalities 2025
Feel safe
90 % 52nd highest of 244 municipalities 2025
House price
2.6M SEK 115th highest of 290 municipalities 2025
New construction
3.2 /1,000 res 65th highest of 290 municipalities 2025

What does preschool cost in Östhammar?

Östhammar Municipality spends SEK 113,472 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 Östhammar?

A detached house costs on average SEK 2.6 million (2025).

Where in Östhammar Municipality do families live?

The municipality has 12 towns and villages, the largest being Östhammar. School placement follows catchment areas, so the town matters more than the municipality.

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

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