Living in Slagelse
Slagelse is a large municipality in Sjælland, Denmark, home to 79,923 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income households (top 27%, #26 of 97), movers on a budget (top 37%, #35 of 97), climate-conscious movers (top 46%, #44 of 97).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Slagelse
- The landscape belongs to Zealand.
- The Kattegat is 7 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 05 min and sets around 15:46; in late June it sets around 22:01.
How Slagelse ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Denmark. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on demographics, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In Denmark | In Sjælland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 27 | #81 of 91 | #5 of 15 | Map |
| Low-income household | 60 | #26 of 97 | #4 of 17 | Map |
| Low-income family | 44 | #59 of 91 | #3 of 15 | Map |
| Single parent | 41 | #75 of 90 | #3 of 15 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 45 | #87 of 91 | #11 of 15 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 42 | #88 of 91 | #12 of 15 | Map |
| Early retiree | 47 | #96 of 97 | #16 of 17 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 60 | #55 of 95 | #7 of 17 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 48 | #47 of 91 | #2 of 15 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 59 | #35 of 97 | #5 of 17 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 44 | #64 of 95 | #9 of 17 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 28 | #85 of 91 | #10 of 15 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 45 | #66 of 98 | #14 of 17 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 32 | #58 of 98 | #14 of 17 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 47 | #48 of 98 | #8 of 17 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 25 | #80 of 98 | #12 of 17 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 52 | #53 of 99 | #7 of 17 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #44 of 97 | #4 of 17 | Map |
| Coastal living | 68 | #66 of 94 | #10 of 17 | Map |
| Business owner | 27 | #76 of 97 | #13 of 17 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Sorø 18 km
- Kalundborg 30 km
- Ringsted 32 km
- Næstved 33 km
- Nyborg 35 km
- Holbæk 42 km
- Kerteminde 45 km
- Faxe 46 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.