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Kaarela
City in Uusimaa, Finland
Overview
Kaarela is a residential district in western Helsinki known for its green spaces, strong community vibe, and easy access to the city center. It combines large housing estates, quiet neighborhoods, and nature reserves, making it attractive for both families and young professionals.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Finland
Region
Uusimaa
Population
26,911
Time Zone
Europe/Helsinki
Coordinates
60.25°, 24.88°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
89
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
86
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,537
Local Cost
$1,560
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
98
English
96
Temperature
5.1°C
Summer Avg
16.0°C
Winter Avg
-5.1°C
Record High
30.1°C
Record Low
-31.6°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
732 mm
Internet Speed
303 Mbps
Upload
183 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
131
Coworking
1
Cafes
17
Nightlife
14
Parks
99
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HEL
Distance
9 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped14 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 9 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 14 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-05.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.
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