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Handen
City in Stockholm, Sweden
Overview
Handen is a rapidly growing suburb south of Stockholm, known for its convenient transport connections and lush natural surroundings. The city offers a blend of urban amenities, modern living, and plentiful outdoor recreation opportunities, making it popular with families and professionals. With lakes, forests, and active community life, Handen strikes a balance between city convenience and nature.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sweden
County
Stockholm
Population
30,395
Time Zone
Europe/Stockholm
Coordinates
59.17°, 18.14°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,527
Local Cost
$1,610
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
96
English
92
Temperature
7.4°C
Summer Avg
16.6°C
Winter Avg
-0.5°C
Record High
28.0°C
Record Low
-17.7°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
641 mm
Internet Speed
121 Mbps
Upload
31 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
18
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
0
Parks
12
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BMA
Distance
24 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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.
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 80/100.
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