Living in Salgótarján
Salgótarján is a large municipality in Észak-Magyarország, Hungary, home to 30,910 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are cross-border commuters (top 33%, #182 of 558), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 39%, #506 of 1,320), movers on a budget (top 54%, #390 of 733).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Salgótarján
- The border with Slovakia is 5 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 21 min and sets around 15:50; in late June it sets around 20:44.
How Salgótarján ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Hungary. 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 and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In Hungary | In Észak-Magyarország | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 22 | #1,086 of 1,320 | #44 of 243 | Map |
| Low-income household | 32 | #420 of 461 | #31 of 47 | Map |
| Low-income family | 29 | #426 of 461 | #24 of 47 | Map |
| Single parent | 27 | #257 of 268 | #19 of 27 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 52 | #478 of 733 | #11 of 99 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 50 | #442 of 733 | #10 of 99 | Map |
| Early retiree | 55 | #358 of 570 | #10 of 71 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 63 | #155 of 268 | #12 of 27 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 24 | #431 of 461 | #39 of 47 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 46 | #390 of 733 | #14 of 99 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 28 | #264 of 268 | #24 of 27 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 40 | #572 of 733 | #16 of 99 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 18 | #1,458 of 1,519 | #253 of 291 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 28 | #182 of 558 | #4 of 165 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 12 | #506 of 1,320 | #136 of 243 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 23 | #1,438 of 1,519 | #247 of 291 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 58 | #544 of 1,320 | #9 of 243 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 49 | #836 of 3,155 | #54 of 610 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 61 | #424 of 733 | #11 of 99 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 19 | #724 of 733 | #95 of 99 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Bátonyterenye 12 km
- Szécsény 21 km
- Pásztó 22 km
- Gyöngyös 37 km
- Ózd 37 km
- Balassagyarmat 38 km
- Lőrinci 41 km
- Eger 48 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.