Ålsta

Area scores for Ålsta in Järfälla — safety, schools, services and demographics weighed into a Bovisi Index.

Bovisi Index

62Good

Areas

Ranked 25 of 25 in Järfälla

Scores for Ålsta

Each sub-score runs from 0 to 100. Higher is better.

Safety23
Schools71
Services100
Public transit0
Economy59
Employment48
Healthcare access86
Preschools20

Facts about Ålsta

Median income

326

kSEK/yr

Unemployment

7,8

%

Reported crimes

78 356

per 100,000 pop.

Children aged 0–15

20,9

%

Sub-areas (DeSO)

1

Residents

1 340

Average age

35

yrs

House price trend in Järfälla

Median price for detached houses sold in the municipality. SCB does not publish price statistics at area level.

5,57
M SEK median 2025
+6%
5 years
+23%
10 years
376
sales

Source: Statistics Sweden, Real estate prices (BO0501). Few sales make the series volatile in smaller municipalities.

Contaminated land in Ålsta

8 sites in Ålsta appear in the County Administrative Boards' register of potentially contaminated land.

Not yet classified: 8

Most common activities: Övrigt BKL 3 (2), Drivmedelshantering (2), Brandövningsplats (1)

A site in the register means activity that may have contaminated the ground was carried out there — not that contamination has been confirmed. More than two thirds of sites nationally are identified but not yet surveyed, and therefore carry no risk class. The class refers to the site, not to surrounding homes.

Source: Swedish County Administrative Boards, EBH register. Risk classification per the Environmental Protection Agency's MIFO methodology.

Safety and living in Ålsta

Ålsta in Järfälla has a safety index of 23 out of 100 (Weak), based on reported crime in the area. That is below the average for Järfälla.

The area's strongest side is Services (100/100), while Public transit (0/100) pulls the overall score down.

For families, schools (71/100) and preschools (20/100) matter a lot, and proximity to services (100/100) and public transit (0/100) shapes everyday life.

The Bovisi Index for Ålsta is 62 out of 100 (Good), weighing together safety, economy, services, schools, transit and air quality into a comparable measure.

Frequently asked questions about Ålsta

How safe is Ålsta?

Ålsta has a safety index of 23 out of 100 (Weak) in the Bovisi Index, based on reported crimes per capita. See the full safety picture and compare with neighbouring areas on the map.

Is Ålsta a good area to live in?

Ålsta in Järfälla scores 62 out of 100 (Good) on the Bovisi Index. It ranks 25 of 25 in Järfälla when safety, schools, services and demographics are combined.