What is Västerås like for families with children?

84.0% of pupils in Västerås qualify for upper secondary school (2024).

Qualify for upper secondary
84.0 % 115th highest of 290 municipalities 2024
Cost per child in preschool
116,136 SEK/yr 133rd highest of 290 municipalities 2023
House price
4.2M SEK 48th highest of 290 municipalities 2024
New construction
4.3 /1,000 res 61st highest of 290 municipalities 2024

What does preschool cost in Västerås?

Västerås Municipality spends SEK 116,136 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 Västerås?

A detached house costs on average SEK 4.2 million (2024).

Where in Västerås Municipality do families live?

The municipality has 21 towns and villages, the largest being Västerås. 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 Västerås, along with a map, development over time and comparable municipalities. The sources are listed under data sources.

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