What is Östersund like for families with children?

84.9% of pupils in Östersund qualify for upper secondary school (2024), and 83% 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
84.9 % 105th highest of 290 municipalities 2024
Cost per child in preschool
107,485 SEK/yr 232nd highest of 290 municipalities 2023
Feel safe
83 % 100th highest of 220 municipalities 2023
House price
3.6M SEK 71st highest of 290 municipalities 2024
New construction
1.0 /1,000 res 188th highest of 290 municipalities 2024

What does preschool cost in Östersund?

Östersund Municipality spends SEK 107,485 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 Östersund?

A detached house costs on average SEK 3.6 million (2024).

Where in Östersund Municipality do families live?

The municipality has 13 towns and villages, the largest being Östersund. 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 Östersund, along with a map, development over time and comparable municipalities. The sources are listed under data sources.

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