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Sandviken

City in Gävleborg, Sweden

Overview

Sandviken is a tranquil small town in Gävleborg, Sweden, known for its peaceful natural surroundings and tight-knit community. With a population just over 450, it offers a serene retreat close to forests and lakes, ideal for those seeking a quiet getaway.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Sweden
County
Gävleborg
Population
451
Time Zone
Europe/Stockholm
Coordinates
60.62°, 16.77°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
95
Female Safety
93
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
93
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$1,528
Local Cost
$1,010
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
90
English
90
Temperature
5.7°C
Summer Avg
15.9°C
Winter Avg
-3.8°C
Record High
30.9°C
Record Low
-27.4°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
733 mm
Internet Speed
63 Mbps
Upload
34 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
23
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
2
Parks
14
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
347.0
Airport
GVX
Distance
11 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 8 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

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 77/100.

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