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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 · estimate
90
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 80/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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