Living in Gjøvik
Gjøvik is a large municipality in Innlandet, Norway, home to 30,903 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are remote workers (top 51%, #93 of 183), business owners (top 56%, #155 of 280), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 62%, #206 of 335).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Gjøvik
- It lies on Mjøsa.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 5 h 36 min and sets around 15:04; in late June it sets around 22:55.
How Gjøvik ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Norway. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, demographics, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In Norway | In Innlandet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 10 | #119 of 124 | #8 of 11 | Map |
| Low-income household | 24 | #159 of 228 | #26 of 31 | Map |
| Low-income family | 14 | #111 of 116 | #8 of 11 | Map |
| Single parent | 14 | #104 of 109 | #8 of 11 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 44 | #105 of 124 | #1 of 11 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 42 | #107 of 124 | #2 of 11 | Map |
| Early retiree | 42 | #157 of 254 | #2 of 34 | 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 | 50 | #93 of 183 | #9 of 23 | 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 | 13 | #103 of 116 | #9 of 11 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 34 | #182 of 280 | #28 of 38 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 34 | #116 of 183 | #6 of 23 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 33 | #114 of 124 | #4 of 11 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 33 | #279 of 346 | #43 of 46 | 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 | 50 | #206 of 335 | #21 of 46 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 25 | #277 of 346 | #43 of 46 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 50 | #119 of 335 | #1 of 46 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 45 | #80 of 359 | #2 of 46 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 61 | #183 of 280 | #11 of 38 | Map |
| Coastal living | 60 | #190 of 266 | #6 of 29 | Map |
| Business owner | 27 | #155 of 280 | #10 of 38 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Vestre Toten 9 km
- Østre Toten 15 km
- Ringsaker 17 km
- Søndre Land 21 km
- Hamar 21 km
- Stange 26 km
- Nordre Land 33 km
- Løten 36 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.