What is Forshaga like for families with children?

81.6% of pupils in Forshaga qualify for upper secondary school (2024), and 87% 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
81.6 % 164th highest of 290 municipalities 2024
Cost per child in preschool
109,543 SEK/yr 211th highest of 290 municipalities 2023
Feel safe
87 % 61st highest of 220 municipalities 2023
House price
1.6M SEK 206th highest of 290 municipalities 2024
New construction
5.3 /1,000 res 43rd highest of 290 municipalities 2024

What does preschool cost in Forshaga?

Forshaga Municipality spends SEK 109,543 per child per year on preschool (2023). That is the municipality's cost, not your fee: the fee cap is set nationally.

What does a house cost in Forshaga?

A detached house costs on average SEK 1.6 million (2024).

Where in Forshaga Municipality do families live?

The municipality has 6 towns and villages, the largest being Forshaga. School placement follows catchment areas, so the town matters more than the municipality.

The figures come from Statistics Sweden and Kolada and are shown in full on the municipal page for Forshaga, along with a map, development over time and comparable municipalities. The sources are listed under data sources.

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