Västerås

Västerås ranks in the Top 25% nationally for housing, indicating a strong relative position within this domain. The municipality has a score of 66.2 and it benefits from complete data across five key indicators. This thorough data allows for a clear assessment of the housing situation in Västerås, based on data from 2024 and 2025.

The number of completed apartments in multi-family buildings shows a notable value of 3.8 per 1,000 inhabitants, which is significantly above the national average of 1.9 per 1,000 inhabitants. This performance highlights a robust construction output in apartment buildings, supporting the municipality's housing capacity.

In terms of housing conditions, 13.9% of residents in multi-family homes experience overcrowding, a figure that is similar to the national average of 13.5%. Additionally, the completion rate for newly built apartments stands at 4.2 per 1,000 inhabitants, above the national average of 2.6 per 1,000 inhabitants, while the total completion of new and rebuilt housing is at 4.3 per 1,000 inhabitants, also significantly exceeding the national rate of 2.8 per 1,000 inhabitants. The purchase price for single-family homes is reported at SEK 4,236,000, which is significantly higher than the national average of SEK 2,771,110, suggesting a competitive real estate market in Västerås.