Living in Halmstad
Halmstad is a city in Västsverige, Sweden, home to 105,796 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are young families (top 10%, #17 of 187), early retirees (top 13%, #36 of 287), business owners (top 18%, #52 of 290).
See Halmstad on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Halmstad
- The Kattegat is 3 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 6 h 47 min and sets around 15:31; in late June it sets around 22:04.
How Halmstad 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 Västsverige | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 59 | #17 of 187 | #9 of 44 | Map |
| Low-income household | 32 | #193 of 284 | #38 of 55 | Map |
| Low-income family | 48 | #54 of 187 | #27 of 44 | Map |
| Single parent | 55 | #34 of 186 | #18 of 44 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 66 | #38 of 187 | #8 of 44 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 64 | #40 of 187 | #10 of 44 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #36 of 287 | #6 of 55 | Map |
| Single professional | 51 | #33 of 91 | #8 of 18 | Map |
| Young professional | 55 | #29 of 78 | #6 of 13 | Map |
| DINKS | 55 | #36 of 68 | #8 of 12 | Map |
| Remote worker | 58 | #54 of 274 | #16 of 54 | Map |
| Commuter | 70 | #23 of 81 | #5 of 14 | Map |
| Car-free household | 63 | #29 of 65 | #5 of 11 | Map |
| Student | 77 | #13 of 56 | #3 of 10 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 46 | #35 of 187 | #11 of 44 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 32 | #212 of 290 | #42 of 55 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 52 | #30 of 68 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| Expat professional | 53 | #59 of 274 | #17 of 54 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 58 | #59 of 187 | #18 of 44 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 38 | #218 of 290 | #40 of 55 | 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 | 41 | #87 of 290 | #17 of 55 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 24 | #223 of 290 | #42 of 55 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 67 | #42 of 290 | #7 of 55 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 60 | #53 of 290 | #11 of 55 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #153 of 290 | #40 of 55 | Map |
| Coastal living | 67 | #89 of 275 | #23 of 54 | Map |
| Business owner | 65 | #52 of 290 | #13 of 55 | Map |
| Digital native | 54 | #26 of 91 | #5 of 18 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Laholm 22 km
- Båstad 30 km
- Falkenberg 34 km
- Hylte 41 km
- Ängelholm 47 km
- Örkelljunga 50 km
- Markaryd 52 km
- Höganäs 57 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.