We've analysed 22 sub-areas in Gävle with the Bovisi Index.
Bovisi Index (average)
Number of areas
22
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Municipal tax rate
33.8 %(2026)
Feel safe outdoors after dark
72.1 %(2025)
Say it's a good place to live
88.8 %(2025)
Would recommend moving here
54.3 %(2025)
Grade 9 merit score
218.4(2025)
Schools work well
71 %(2025)
Source: Kolada (RKA) — citizen survey etc., latest available year
| # | Area | Trend | Bovisi Index | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Villastaden-Fridhem | Stable | 77Good | |
| 2 | Södra Bomhus | Stable | 75Good | |
| 3 | Hille-Åbyggeby | Stable | 74Good | |
| 4 | Norrtull-Nynäs | Stable | 72Good | |
| 5 | Valbo | Stable | 71Good | |
| 6 | Hagaström-Lexe | Stable | 71Good | |
| 7 | Gävle söder-Sörby | Stable | 70Good | |
| 8 | Hemlingby-Hemsta-Järvsta | Stable | 69Good | |
| 9 | Sätra | Stable | 68Good | |
| 10 | Holmsund-Sjöäng-Sörby Urfjäll | Stable | 68Good | |
| 11 | Jonstorp-Lindbacka-Strömsbro | 68Good | ||
| 12 | Björke-Norrlandet | Stable | 67Good | |
| 13 | Södra Brynäs | Stable | 66Good | |
| 14 | Furuvik-Sälgsjön | Stable | 66Good | |
| 15 | Norra Brynäs | Stable | 65Good | |
| 16 | Andersberg | Stable | 65Good | |
| 17 | Forsbacka-Överhärde | Stable | 65Good | |
| 18 | Gävle Strand-Näringen-Öster | 64Good | ||
| 19 | Stigslund-Gavlehov | Stable | 64Good | |
| 20 | Gävle centrum | Stable | 62Good | |
| 21 | Hedesunda | Stable | 61Good | |
| 22 | Bergby-Norrsundet | Stable | 54Average |
The Bovisi Index is a composite score (0-100) that weighs together safety, economy, services, schools and other factors to give a complete picture of an area. A higher value = a better area to live in.
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