Living in Umeå
Umeå is a city in Övre Norrland, Sweden, home to 133,091 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are students (top 9%, #5 of 56), expat professionals (top 11%, #29 of 274), single professionals (top 20%, #18 of 91).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Umeå
- The Gulf of Bothnia is 8 km away.
- The Vindel runs through or right past it.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 4 h 18 min and sets around 13:46; in late June it sets around 23:07.
How Umeå 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 | 48 | #92 of 187 | #4 of 5 | Map |
| Low-income household | 37 | #164 of 284 | #22 of 23 | Map |
| Low-income family | 46 | #63 of 187 | #4 of 5 | Map |
| Single parent | 53 | #46 of 186 | #4 of 5 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 47 | #159 of 187 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 56 | #94 of 187 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| Early retiree | 38 | #213 of 287 | #4 of 26 | Map |
| Single professional | 59 | #18 of 91 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Young professional | 62 | #22 of 78 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| DINKS | 62 | #21 of 68 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| Remote worker | 48 | #208 of 274 | #9 of 19 | Map |
| Commuter | 68 | #30 of 81 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| Car-free household | 67 | #20 of 65 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| Student | 80 | #5 of 56 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 45 | #38 of 187 | #2 of 5 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 31 | #219 of 290 | #29 of 29 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 58 | #24 of 68 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| Expat professional | 67 | #29 of 274 | #1 of 19 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 61 | #47 of 187 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 35 | #232 of 290 | #29 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 | 27 | #212 of 290 | #25 of 29 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 18 | #242 of 290 | #29 of 29 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 24 | #222 of 290 | #10 of 29 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 66 | #34 of 290 | #1 of 29 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 63 | #219 of 290 | #24 of 29 | Map |
| Coastal living | 66 | #118 of 275 | #7 of 21 | Map |
| Business owner | 48 | #98 of 290 | #1 of 29 | Map |
| Digital native | 60 | #18 of 91 | #1 of 2 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Vännäs 27 km
- Nordmaling 48 km
- Robertsfors 50 km
- Vindeln 51 km
- Örnsköldsvik 98 km
- Skellefteå 108 km
- Lycksele 116 km
- Kramfors 158 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.