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Älvsbyn is in Norrbotten County. The municipality has 7,774 residents (Statistics Sweden 2024), making it Sweden's 243rd largest. The population has fallen by 2.9% over the past five years. The main town is Älvsbyn along with 4 other towns and villages.
The median income is SEK 396,000 per year (2024). The average age is 45.8 years. The municipal tax rate is 33.79%. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2024.
Everyday life
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How the municipality has developed
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Common questions about Älvsbyn
What is it like to live in Älvsbyn?
Älvsbyn has 7,774 residents and is in Norrbotten County. The average age is 45.8 years. The median income is SEK 396,000 per year. 91% of residents say they feel safe in the municipality. The mean annual temperature is 3.8 °C.
How many people live in Älvsbyn?
7,774 people lived in Älvsbyn Municipality in 2024 according to Statistics Sweden, making it Sweden's 243rd largest municipality. The population has fallen by 2.9% in five years.
What does it cost to live in Älvsbyn?
A condominium costs on average SEK 8,345 per m² (2024). A detached house costs on average SEK 0.9 million. The municipal tax rate is 33.79%.
What is the job market like in Älvsbyn?
Unemployment in Älvsbyn was 3.3% in 2024. The median income is SEK 396,000 per year. 27.1% of residents have post-secondary education.
What is it like to be a student in Älvsbyn?
There is no university in Älvsbyn. The nearest one is in Luleå, about 54 km away as the crow flies. 27.1% of residents have post-secondary education. Condominium prices are SEK 8,345 per m².
What is Älvsbyn like for families with children?
93.6% of pupils in Älvsbyn qualify for upper secondary school (2024). The municipality spends SEK 122,678 per child per year on preschool. 91% feel safe in the municipality.
What is the weather and climate like in Älvsbyn?
The mean annual temperature in Älvsbyn is 3.8 °C. 650 mm of precipitation falls each year, spread over 119 rainy days and 59 snowy days.
Is Älvsbyn a safe place to live?
91% of residents in Älvsbyn say they feel safe (2022). Reported violent crimes stand at 905 per 100,000 residents.
Which towns are in Älvsbyn Municipality?
The largest towns in Älvsbyn Municipality are Älvsbyn, Korsträsk, Tvärån, Vidsel, Vistträsk.