What is it like to be a student in Avesta?

There is no university in Avesta. The nearest is in Västerås, about 63 km away as the crow flies, so studying on campus means either commuting or moving.

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29.2 % 230th highest of 290 municipalities 2024
Condominium price
8,163 kr/m² 202nd highest of 285 municipalities 2024
Public transport
78.2 % 81st highest of 290 municipalities 2023
Fibre connection
77.3 % 218th highest of 289 municipalities 2025

What does student housing cost in Avesta?

Condominium prices are SEK 8,163 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 Avesta?

The average age is 45.5 years, the 114th highest of 290 municipalities.

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

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