Living in Luleå
Luleå is a large municipality in Övre Norrland, Sweden, home to 79,352 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are expat professionals (top 23%, #63 of 274), business owners (top 40%, #116 of 290), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 49%, #140 of 290).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Luleå
- It is right on the coast of the Gulf of Bothnia.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 3 h 08 min and sets around 13:04; in late June it sets around 0:08.
How Luleå 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 Övre Norrland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 40 | #127 of 187 | #5 of 5 | Map |
| Low-income household | 32 | #191 of 284 | #23 of 23 | Map |
| Low-income family | 41 | #94 of 187 | #5 of 5 | Map |
| Single parent | 45 | #109 of 186 | #5 of 5 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 34 | #174 of 187 | #4 of 5 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 44 | #166 of 187 | #4 of 5 | Map |
| Early retiree | 34 | #244 of 287 | #10 of 26 | 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 | 43 | #242 of 274 | #13 of 19 | 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 | 21 | #171 of 187 | #5 of 5 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 37 | #199 of 290 | #28 of 29 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 52 | #63 of 274 | #2 of 19 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 39 | #152 of 187 | #3 of 5 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 44 | #197 of 290 | #28 of 29 | 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 | #140 of 290 | #15 of 29 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 31 | #204 of 290 | #28 of 29 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 41 | #165 of 290 | #2 of 29 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 51 | #78 of 290 | #2 of 29 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #143 of 290 | #19 of 29 | Map |
| Coastal living | 60 | #213 of 275 | #14 of 21 | Map |
| Business owner | 43 | #116 of 290 | #3 of 29 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Boden 32 km
- Piteå 44 km
- Kalix 53 km
- Älvsbyn 54 km
- Haparanda 94 km
- Skellefteå 110 km
- Arvidsjaur 136 km
- Robertsfors 168 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.