Living in Västerås
Västerås is a city in Östra Mellansverige, Sweden, home to 159,662 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are business owners (top 17%, #47 of 290), digital natives (top 18%, #16 of 91), expat professionals (top 18%, #49 of 274).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Västerås
- It lies on Mälaren.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 5 h 59 min and sets around 14:52; in late June it sets around 22:17.
How Västerås 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 Östra Mellansverige | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 32 | #159 of 187 | #32 of 36 | Map |
| Low-income household | 25 | #229 of 284 | #46 of 52 | Map |
| Low-income family | 27 | #170 of 187 | #30 of 36 | Map |
| Single parent | 33 | #157 of 186 | #29 of 36 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 60 | #103 of 187 | #20 of 36 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 51 | #135 of 187 | #25 of 36 | Map |
| Early retiree | 58 | #89 of 287 | #12 of 52 | Map |
| Single professional | 49 | #37 of 91 | #4 of 22 | Map |
| Young professional | 54 | #31 of 78 | #4 of 17 | Map |
| DINKS | 54 | #40 of 68 | #3 of 11 | Map |
| Remote worker | 54 | #116 of 274 | #27 of 49 | Map |
| Commuter | 65 | #38 of 81 | #3 of 18 | Map |
| Car-free household | 67 | #23 of 65 | #4 of 10 | Map |
| Student | 76 | #17 of 56 | #4 of 8 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 38 | #93 of 187 | #23 of 36 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 31 | #215 of 290 | #41 of 52 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 58 | #25 of 68 | #3 of 11 | Map |
| Expat professional | 56 | #49 of 274 | #4 of 49 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 55 | #68 of 187 | #8 of 36 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 23 | #279 of 290 | #51 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 | 26 | #219 of 290 | #40 of 52 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 10 | #268 of 290 | #52 of 52 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 67 | #43 of 290 | #2 of 52 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 67 | #27 of 290 | #2 of 52 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #197 of 290 | #35 of 52 | Map |
| Coastal living | 67 | #98 of 275 | #28 of 52 | Map |
| Business owner | 67 | #47 of 290 | #4 of 52 | Map |
| Digital native | 61 | #16 of 91 | #3 of 22 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Hallstahammar 17 km
- Surahammar 22 km
- Eskilstuna 28 km
- Enköping 30 km
- Köping 33 km
- Sala 34 km
- Kungsör 34 km
- Strängnäs 41 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.