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Upplands Väsby, Sweden City Intelligence

Upplands Väsby is an indexed city in Sweden (Northern Europe), with a metropolitan population of about ~38K. This profile brings together deterministic city-intelligence indicators for Upplands Väsby spanning cost of living, climate, safety and quality of life, economy and jobs, education, and healthcare. Upplands Väsby is a northern europe city of about ~38K in Sweden. On the composite city-intelligence score, Upplands Väsby sits around the indexed median (76/100).

Last updated
2026-05-16
Data year
2025
Population
~38K
View of Upplands Väsby, Sweden

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Composite profile

Overall score

76/100

Use the Upplands Väsby profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Sweden and across Northern Europe, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations.

Overall76/100
Affordability49/100
Air quality78/100
Energy85/100

Overall city intelligence

Good

76/100

Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.

Data confidence

Directional

Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.

Verified utility layers

See country hub

Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.

Upplands Väsby data table

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Upplands Väsby city intelligence data table
MetricValueContext
Overall score76/100Composite score across major city intelligence modules.
Cost of Living49/100Upplands Väsby's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality78/100Upplands Väsby's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy85/100Upplands Väsby's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety80/100Upplands Väsby's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed81/100Upplands Väsby's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk83/100Upplands Väsby's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
Resilience83/100Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context.

Safety

Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.

Safety

Overall safety90/100
Low crime93/100
Personal safety92/100
Night safety87/100
Road safety87/100

Upplands Väsby ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (90/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.

Quality of Life

A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.

Quality of Life

Quality of life88/100
Healthcare94/100
Education88/100
Green space97/100
Cleanliness95/100
Infrastructure95/100
Mobility69/100

Upplands Väsby has a very high quality-of-life estimate (88/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure.

Family Friendliness

How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.

Family Friendliness

Family friendliness89/100
Education88/100
Green space97/100
Overall safety90/100

Upplands Väsby scores very high for family living (89/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Digital nomad suitability79/100
Walkability77/100
Cycling75/100
Infrastructure95/100

Upplands Väsby is high for remote workers (79/100), based on connectivity, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

Retirement Suitability

Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.

Retirement Suitability

Retirement suitability81/100
Healthcare94/100
Cleanliness95/100
Outdoor lifestyle52/100

Upplands Väsby is very high for retirement (81/100), appealing for healthcare access and a clean environment.

Emergency and public safety in Upplands Väsby

Local public safety guidance for Upplands Väsby, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.

Unverified

For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Upplands Väsby, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Sweden emergency profile, which currently lists no verified national contacts.

Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.

Healthcare and hospitals in Upplands Väsby

Healthcare context for Upplands Väsby, with national-level information from Sweden where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.

Unverified

For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Upplands Väsby, see the Sweden healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.

Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.

Transport and mobility in Upplands Väsby

Local mobility context for Upplands Väsby, with national-level context from Sweden where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.

Unverified

For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Upplands Väsby, see the Sweden transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.

Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.

Air quality dataset

Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Upplands Väsby. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.

Air quality dataset for Upplands Väsby

Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025

Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location

Source-attributed values for Upplands Väsby will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.

Upplands Väsby air-quality dataset coverage
MetricValueData yearStatus
Air qualityVerified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location.

Data provenance

Source attribution
  • Global City Intelligence — air-quality dataset

    Verified data unavailable
    Publisher
    Global City Intelligence
    Last verified
    2026-05-16

    The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).

Quick answers

Quick, evidence-based answers about Upplands Väsby drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.

Quick answers about Upplands Väsby

Is Upplands Väsby worth visiting?

Yes — excellent quality of life (88/100), with nearby nature such as Djurgården, Södermalm.

Is Upplands Väsby good for families?

Excellent (89/100) on safety, schools and green space.

Is Upplands Väsby affordable?

Around average cost; about SEK 20,000/month for one person (estimate).

When is the best time to visit Upplands Väsby?

Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.

What are Upplands Väsby's main industries?

Mainly manufacturing, technology, automotive.

What is the climate in Upplands Väsby?

A subarctic climate, averaging about 1.3°C.

Does Upplands Väsby have universities?

Higher education is strong (68/100).

What is healthcare like in Upplands Väsby?

Healthcare access is strong (71/100).

Is Upplands Väsby good for retirement?

Retirement suitability is strong (68/100).

What nature is near Upplands Väsby?

Within ~170 km: Djurgården, Södermalm.

Explore Upplands Väsby modules

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Cost of Living in Upplands Väsby

Upplands Väsby's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.

Air Quality in Upplands Väsby

Upplands Väsby's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.

Energy in Upplands Väsby

Upplands Väsby's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.

Safety in Upplands Väsby

Upplands Väsby's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.

Internet Speed in Upplands Väsby

Upplands Väsby's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.

Climate Risk in Upplands Väsby

Upplands Väsby's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.

City rankings

Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.

Cost of living in Upplands Väsby

Cost of living estimates for Upplands Väsby — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.

Climate in Upplands Väsby

Climate profile for Upplands Väsby — Subarctic climate, annual average 1.3°C, comfort score 56/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.

Economy and jobs in Upplands Väsby

Economy and jobs profile for Upplands Väsby — regional center, economy score 80/100, key industries including manufacturing, technology, automotive. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.

Universities and education in Upplands Väsby

Education profile for Upplands Väsby — regional education center, education score 63/100, 4 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.

Healthcare and retirement in Upplands Väsby

Healthcare and retirement profile for Upplands Väsby — regional healthcare center, healthcare score 71/100, retirement score 68/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.

Visual guide to Upplands Väsby

Source-attributed visual context for Upplands Väsby using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.

Weekend trip planning guide for Upplands Väsby

Weekend trip planning checklist for Upplands Väsby — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.

Estimate a monthly budget for Upplands Väsby

Estimate a monthly budget for Upplands Väsby using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.

Plan a trip budget for Upplands Väsby

Plan a trip budget for Upplands Väsby using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.

Nearby cities from Upplands Väsby

Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Upplands Väsby. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.

Märsta, Sweden

Nearby city · about 13 km from Upplands Väsby. Explore Märsta's city intelligence profile.

Täby, Sweden

Nearby city · about 13 km from Upplands Väsby. Explore Täby's city intelligence profile.

Solna Municipality, Sweden

Nearby city · about 18 km from Upplands Väsby. Explore Solna Municipality's city intelligence profile.

Lidingö, Sweden

Nearby city · about 21 km from Upplands Väsby. Explore Lidingö's city intelligence profile.

Stockholm, Sweden

Nearby city · about 23 km from Upplands Väsby. Explore Stockholm's city intelligence profile.

Nacka Municipality, Sweden

Nearby city · about 26 km from Upplands Väsby. Explore Nacka Municipality's city intelligence profile.

Tumba, Sweden

Nearby city · about 36 km from Upplands Väsby. Explore Tumba's city intelligence profile.

Södertälje, Sweden

Nearby city · about 40 km from Upplands Väsby. Explore Södertälje's city intelligence profile.

Related collections

Regional discovery collections that include Upplands Väsby — named natural regions grouping nearby nature, parks, lakes, coasts, and mountains for local-first day and weekend planning.

Themed collections

Theme-first discovery collections that include Upplands Väsby — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.

Upplands Väsby FAQ

Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Upplands Väsby, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.

Frequently asked questions about Upplands Väsby

Is Upplands Väsby worth visiting?

Upplands Väsby has a very high quality-of-life estimate (88/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Djurgården, Södermalm and Skeppsholmen within weekend range.

What is it like to live in Upplands Väsby?

Upplands Väsby has a very high quality-of-life estimate (88/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 88/100 for overall quality of life.

How much does it cost to live in Upplands Väsby?

A single resident of Upplands Väsby spends roughly SEK 20,000 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near SEK 10,700. Overall the city is around average cost for Sweden. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.

What should I know about moving to Upplands Väsby?

Plan for around-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Upplands Väsby is high for remote workers (79/100), based on connectivity, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

What is the job market like in Upplands Väsby?

Upplands Väsby's labour market is very strong, with opportunities concentrated in technology, manufacturing and tourism and hospitality. Upplands Väsby has a regional economy with strengths in manufacturing, technology and automotive.

Is Upplands Väsby good for digital nomads and remote work?

Upplands Väsby offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 87/100.

What are the education options in Upplands Väsby?

Upplands Väsby is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Social Sciences, Law and Engineering.

Is Upplands Väsby a good place to study?

Upplands Väsby offers a moderate student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, strong quality of life and good connectivity.

What is healthcare like in Upplands Väsby?

Upplands Väsby has a regional healthcare center, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 71/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.

Is Upplands Väsby a good place to retire?

Upplands Väsby offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 68/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space, walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.

What is the climate like in Upplands Väsby?

Upplands Väsby has a subarctic climate, averaging about 1.3°C annually with roughly 600 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.

Is Upplands Väsby a safe place to live?

Upplands Väsby ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (90/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.

How easy is it to get around Upplands Väsby?

Upplands Väsby indexes a walkability score of 77 and a cycling score of 75 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.

What nature and outdoor places are near Upplands Väsby?

Nature destinations within about 170 km of Upplands Väsby include Djurgården, Södermalm and Skeppsholmen. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.

Is Upplands Väsby good for families?

Upplands Väsby scores very high for family living (89/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.

What outdoor activities are there around Upplands Väsby?

Upplands Väsby rates 52/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 97/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Djurgården, Södermalm and Skeppsholmen supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.

Interpretation

Use the Upplands Väsby profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Sweden and across Northern Europe, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations. Its standout dimensions are energy (85/100) and climate risk (83/100). The area most worth watching is cost of living (49/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.

Country context is available on the Sweden country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Upplands Väsby appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.

Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.

Sources

4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.