Living in Sarpsborg
Sarpsborg is a large municipality in Oslo og Viken, Norway, home to 59,771 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 15%, #38 of 254), expat professionals (top 25%, #45 of 183), retired couples (top 28%, #34 of 124).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Sarpsborg
- The Skagerrak is 10 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 6 h 05 min and sets around 15:17; in late June it sets around 22:35.
How Sarpsborg 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 Oslo og Viken | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 49 | #71 of 124 | #29 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income household | 19 | #180 of 228 | #23 of 45 | Map |
| Low-income family | 39 | #62 of 116 | #18 of 40 | Map |
| Single parent | 45 | #64 of 109 | #22 of 36 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 64 | #34 of 124 | #3 of 42 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 60 | #45 of 124 | #9 of 42 | Map |
| Early retiree | 58 | #38 of 254 | #3 of 47 | 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 | 54 | #61 of 183 | #3 of 37 | 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 | 19 | #94 of 116 | #34 of 40 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 28 | #211 of 280 | #20 of 49 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 52 | #45 of 183 | #24 of 37 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 60 | #65 of 124 | #24 of 42 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 27 | #308 of 346 | #35 of 52 | 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 | 35 | #306 of 335 | #42 of 52 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 13 | #304 of 346 | #31 of 52 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 63 | #35 of 335 | #16 of 52 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 54 | #48 of 359 | #22 of 52 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 62 | #159 of 280 | #29 of 49 | Map |
| Coastal living | 65 | #105 of 266 | #10 of 48 | Map |
| Business owner | 44 | #84 of 280 | #36 of 49 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Fredrikstad 11 km
- Råde 16 km
- Rakkestad 21 km
- Våler (Viken) 22 km
- Halden 23 km
- Moss 30 km
- Indre Østfold 35 km
- Vestby 39 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.