What is it like to be a student in Forshaga?

There is no university in Forshaga. The nearest is in Karlstad, about 17 km away as the crow flies, so studying on campus means either commuting or moving.

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37.7 % 112th highest of 290 municipalities 2024
Condominium price
9,035 kr/m² 189th highest of 285 municipalities 2024
Public transport
67.2 % 145th highest of 290 municipalities 2023
Fibre connection
79.4 % 191st highest of 289 municipalities 2025

What does student housing cost in Forshaga?

Condominium prices are SEK 9,035 per m² (2024), which is the figure most reliably available per municipality. Rents for student rooms are set by each foundation or housing company and vary more than the municipal average suggests.

How young is the population in Forshaga?

The average age is 43.4 years, the 190th highest of 290 municipalities.

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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