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Borås is in Västra Götaland County. The municipality has 114,872 residents (Statistics Sweden 2024), making it Sweden's 13th largest. The population has grown by 0.7% over the past five years. The main town is Borås along with 21 other towns and villages.
The median income is SEK 382,600 per year (2024). The average age is 41.4 years. The municipal tax rate is 32.79%. Unemployment was 6.0% in 2024.
Everyday life
Schools, healthcare, how you get around and what is outside your door. What you actually live with.
The housing market
How the municipality has developed
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Explore the municipality
The towns, the places, nature, services and club life: what makes the municipality a place and not just a number.
Voices from the area
People who made the move, in their own words.
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Common questions about Borås
What is it like to live in Borås?
Borås has 114,872 residents and is in Västra Götaland County. The average age is 41.4 years. The median income is SEK 382,600 per year. 69% of residents say they feel safe in the municipality. The mean annual temperature is 7.9 °C.
How many people live in Borås?
114,872 people lived in Borås Municipality in 2024 according to Statistics Sweden, making it Sweden's 13th largest municipality. The population has risen by 0.7% in five years.
What does it cost to live in Borås?
A condominium costs on average SEK 20,491 per m² (2024). A detached house costs on average SEK 3.3 million. The municipal tax rate is 32.79%.
What is the job market like in Borås?
Unemployment in Borås was 6.0% in 2024. The median income is SEK 382,600 per year. 41.6% of residents have post-secondary education.
What is it like to be a student in Borås?
There is no university in Borås. The nearest one is in Göteborg, about 58 km away as the crow flies. 41.6% of residents have post-secondary education. Condominium prices are SEK 20,491 per m².
What is Borås like for families with children?
80.0% of pupils in Borås qualify for upper secondary school (2024). The municipality spends SEK 120,960 per child per year on preschool. 69% feel safe in the municipality.
What is the weather and climate like in Borås?
The mean annual temperature in Borås is 7.9 °C, with a recorded high of 28 °C and a low of -11 °C. 763 mm of precipitation falls each year, spread over 129 rainy days and 16 snowy days. The sun shines an average of 7.6 hours a day.
Is Borås a safe place to live?
69% of residents in Borås say they feel safe (2023). Reported violent crimes stand at 1,156 per 100,000 residents.
Which towns are in Borås Municipality?
The largest towns in Borås Municipality are Borås, Sandared, Bosnäs, Tämta, Kinnarumma, Bredared, Aplared, Borgstena, Dalsjöfors, Dannike, Ekås, Fristad and 10 more.