Best areas to live in Västerås

We've analysed 50 sub-areas in Västerås with the Bovisi Index.

Bovisi Index (average)

69Good

Number of areas

50

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Municipality facts: Västerås

Municipal tax rate

31.2 %(2026)

Grade 9 merit score

224.9(2025)

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

Top 5 areas in Västerås

1

82

Excellent

3
IrstaStable

77

Good

All 50 areas

1Framnäs-Talltorp-HässlöStable
82

Excellent

3IrstaStable
77

Good

6Aroslund-KarlsdalStable
76

Good

10Enhagen-BarkaröStable
74

Good

11Dingtuna
74

Good

12Haga-SandgärdetStable
73

Good

16Östra ViksängStable
72

Good

19MalmabergStable
71

Good

22Södra GrytaStable
71

Good

23Hemdal-KlockartorpetStable
70

Good

25Gideonsberg-EmausStable
70

Good

27Kvicksund
69

Good

42SkultunaStable
63

Good

49Östra BäckbyStable
59

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 Västerås?

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 Västerås

The police designate 1 areas here in the December 2025 assessment, 0 of them particularly vulnerable.

Bäckby