Living in Östersund
Östersund is a large municipality in Mellersta Norrland, Sweden, home to 64,881 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 16%, #44 of 290), nature lovers (top 55%, #158 of 290), rural value seekers (top 66%, #190 of 290).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Östersund
- It lies on Storsjön.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 4 h 38 min and sets around 14:19; in late June it sets around 23:16.
How Östersund ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Sweden. 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, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In Sweden | In Mellersta Norrland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 21 | #179 of 187 | #4 of 5 | Map |
| Low-income household | 24 | #234 of 284 | #14 of 15 | Map |
| Low-income family | 19 | #182 of 187 | #5 of 5 | Map |
| Single parent | 21 | #180 of 186 | #5 of 5 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 34 | #175 of 187 | #2 of 5 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 41 | #172 of 187 | #2 of 5 | Map |
| Early retiree | 38 | #211 of 287 | #2 of 15 | 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 | 39 | #269 of 274 | #12 of 15 | 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 | 12 | #183 of 187 | #5 of 5 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 27 | #258 of 290 | #14 of 15 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 22 | #198 of 274 | #3 of 15 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 29 | #173 of 187 | #2 of 5 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 53 | #158 of 290 | #13 of 15 | 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 | 49 | #44 of 290 | #9 of 15 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 37 | #190 of 290 | #15 of 15 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 47 | #142 of 290 | #1 of 15 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 37 | #144 of 290 | #3 of 15 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 63 | #207 of 290 | #10 of 15 | Map |
| Coastal living | 57 | #244 of 275 | #11 of 14 | Map |
| Business owner | 19 | #193 of 290 | #2 of 15 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
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Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.