Best areas to live in Eskilstuna

We've analysed 30 sub-areas in Eskilstuna with the Bovisi Index.

Bovisi Index (average)

64Good

Number of areas

30

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Municipality facts: Eskilstuna

Municipal tax rate

32.9 %(2026)

Feel safe outdoors after dark

71.2 %(2025)

Say it's a good place to live

77.1 %(2025)

Would recommend moving here

34.5 %(2025)

Grade 9 merit score

227.8(2025)

Schools work well

62 %(2025)

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

Top 5 areas in Eskilstuna

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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 Eskilstuna?

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.

Vulnerable areas in Eskilstuna

The police designate 3 areas here in the December 2025 assessment, 0 of them particularly vulnerable.

Fröslunda, Skiftinge, Årby