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Västerås

City in Västmanland, Sweden

Overview

Västerås is a dynamic city set on the shores of Lake Mälaren, blending rich history with modern Swedish lifestyle. Known for its industrial heritage, charming old town, and lively waterfront, Västerås offers a mix of cultural attractions, green spaces, and lively urban life. It's the sixth largest city in Sweden, and a gateway to both nature and innovation.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Sweden
County
Västmanland
Population
131,643
Time Zone
Europe/Stockholm
Coordinates
59.65°, 16.56°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
86
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,135
Local Cost
$1,310
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
97
English
90
Temperature
6.5°C
Summer Avg
17.1°C
Winter Avg
-3.4°C
Record High
33.6°C
Record Low
-31.1°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
727 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
VST
Distance
8 km

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Neighborhoods
6 areas mapped
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Neighborhoods

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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.
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 - 6 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

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 90/100.

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