What is it like to be a student in Hofors?

There is no university in Hofors. The nearest is in Västerås, about 105 km away as the crow flies, so studying on campus means either commuting or moving.

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26.5 % 270th highest of 290 municipalities 2024
Condominium price
2,344 kr/m² 269th highest of 285 municipalities 2024
Public transport
73.3 % 110th highest of 290 municipalities 2023
Fibre connection
80.0 % 179th highest of 289 municipalities 2025

What does student housing cost in Hofors?

Condominium prices are SEK 2,344 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 Hofors?

The average age is 46.1 years, the 89th highest of 290 municipalities.

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

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