Best areas to live in Sundsvall

We've analysed 31 sub-areas in Sundsvall with the Bovisi Index.

Bovisi Index (average)

66Good

Number of areas

31

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Municipality facts: Sundsvall

Municipal tax rate

33.9 %(2026)

Feel safe outdoors after dark

83.6 %(2025)

Say it's a good place to live

91.6 %(2025)

Would recommend moving here

61.7 %(2025)

Grade 9 merit score

219.4(2025)

Schools work well

68.9 %(2025)

Source: Kolada (RKA) — citizen survey etc., latest available year

Top 5 areas in Sundsvall

1

79

Good

2

75

Good

3
GranloStable

74

Good

5
HagaStable

73

Good

All 31 areas

1Bydalen
79

Good

2Södermalm-ÖstermalmStable
75

Good

3GranloStable
74

Good

5HagaStable
73

Good

8GranloholmStable
71

Good

10AlnöStable
69

Good

11Norrmalm
68

Good

13VästermalmStable
67

Good

14NjurundabommenStable
67

Good

15SkönsmonStable
67

Good

17KvisslebyStable
66

Good

18SkönsbergStable
65

Good

19Essvik-SvartvikStable
65

Good

21MatforsStable
63

Good

24Kovland
62

Good

26NackstaStable
60

Good

27StödeStable
58

Average

29Bredsand
57

Average

30Ljustadalen-SundsbrukStable
57

Average

31Indal-LidenStable
56

Average

About the Bovisi Index

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.

How do you choose the right area in Sundsvall?

Use the Bovisi Index as a starting point, then explore the areas on the map to see detailed data on exactly what matters most to you.