Living in Molde
Molde is a large municipality in Vestlandet, Norway, home to 32,816 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 2%, #5 of 254), retired couples (top 12%, #14 of 124), single pensioners (top 14%, #17 of 124).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Molde
- It is right on the coast of the Norwegian Sea.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 4 h 50 min and sets around 14:54; in late June it sets around 23:38.
How Molde 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 Vestlandet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 48 | #74 of 124 | #36 of 39 | Map |
| Low-income household | 23 | #163 of 228 | #65 of 68 | Map |
| Low-income family | 41 | #54 of 116 | #31 of 35 | Map |
| Single parent | 45 | #67 of 109 | #31 of 32 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 67 | #14 of 124 | #14 of 39 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 66 | #17 of 124 | #17 of 39 | Map |
| Early retiree | 62 | #5 of 254 | #5 of 77 | 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 | 53 | #68 of 183 | #38 of 54 | 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 | 17 | #96 of 116 | #34 of 35 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 31 | #192 of 280 | #72 of 82 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 42 | #86 of 183 | #32 of 54 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 62 | #46 of 124 | #28 of 39 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 50 | #204 of 346 | #53 of 89 | 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 | 63 | #61 of 335 | #39 of 87 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 34 | #258 of 346 | #69 of 89 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 60 | #43 of 335 | #22 of 87 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 42 | #99 of 359 | #28 of 94 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #41 of 280 | #33 of 82 | Map |
| Coastal living | 70 | #47 of 266 | #40 of 82 | Map |
| Business owner | 35 | #118 of 280 | #48 of 82 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Hustadvika 14 km
- Vestnes 17 km
- Rauma 32 km
- Averøy 38 km
- Haram 42 km
- Kristiansund 49 km
- Sykkylven 51 km
- Ålesund 54 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.