What is Piteå like for families with children?

89.2% of pupils in Piteå qualify for upper secondary school (2026), and 89% 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
89.2 % 37th highest of 290 municipalities 2026
Cost per child in preschool
134,711 SEK/yr 51st highest of 290 municipalities 2025
Feel safe
89 % 59th highest of 244 municipalities 2025
House price
2.3M SEK 134th highest of 290 municipalities 2025
New construction
2.5 /1,000 res 83rd highest of 290 municipalities 2025

What does preschool cost in Piteå?

Piteå Municipality spends SEK 134,711 per child per year on preschool (2025). That is the municipality's cost, not your fee: the fee cap is set nationally.

What does a house cost in Piteå?

A detached house costs on average SEK 2.3 million (2025).

Where in Piteå Municipality do families live?

The municipality has 15 towns and villages, the largest being Piteå. School placement follows catchment areas, so the town matters more than the municipality.

The figures are shown in full on the municipal page for Piteå, along with a map, development over time and comparable municipalities. The source of each figure is listed under data sources.

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