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Mariestad is in Västra Götaland County. The municipality has 24,583 residents (Statistics Sweden 2024), making it Sweden's 107th largest. The population has fallen by 0.6% over the past five years. The main town is Mariestad along with 4 other towns and villages.
The median income is SEK 396,100 per year (2024). The average age is 45.6 years. The municipal tax rate is 32.74%. Unemployment was 3.8% 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 Mariestad
What is it like to live in Mariestad?
Mariestad has 24,583 residents and is in Västra Götaland County. The average age is 45.6 years. The median income is SEK 396,100 per year. 83% of residents say they feel safe in the municipality. The mean annual temperature is 8.8 °C.
How many people live in Mariestad?
24,583 people lived in Mariestad Municipality in 2024 according to Statistics Sweden, making it Sweden's 107th largest municipality. The population has fallen by 0.6% in five years.
What does it cost to live in Mariestad?
A condominium costs on average SEK 9,313 per m² (2024). A detached house costs on average SEK 2.4 million. The municipal tax rate is 32.74%.
What is the job market like in Mariestad?
Unemployment in Mariestad was 3.8% in 2024. The median income is SEK 396,100 per year. 36.9% of residents have post-secondary education.
What is it like to be a student in Mariestad?
There is no university in Mariestad. The nearest one is in Karlstad, about 77 km away as the crow flies. 36.9% of residents have post-secondary education. Condominium prices are SEK 9,313 per m².
What is Mariestad like for families with children?
79.8% of pupils in Mariestad qualify for upper secondary school (2024). The municipality spends SEK 114,822 per child per year on preschool. 83% feel safe in the municipality.
What is the weather and climate like in Mariestad?
The mean annual temperature in Mariestad is 8.8 °C, with a recorded high of 27 °C and a low of -9 °C. 762 mm of precipitation falls each year, spread over 117 rainy days and 17 snowy days. The sun shines an average of 7.8 hours a day.
Is Mariestad a safe place to live?
83% of residents in Mariestad say they feel safe (2023). Reported violent crimes stand at 708 per 100,000 residents.
Which towns are in Mariestad Municipality?
The largest towns in Mariestad Municipality are Mariestad, Lyrestad, Lugnås, Sjötorp, Ullervad.