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Höör Municipality

17,680 residents · 34 km from Lund

Höör has a growing population, many new businesses and protected nature close by, but many children per adult in preschool.

Scores in 12 areas1–5, tap for details
Housing
Family
Care
Jobs
Growth

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Scores and key figures

How Höör compares with the other municipalities. The score is based on rank, using the same figures as the rankings: 5 is first place in Sweden and 1 is last, and a high score is always good, for example low tax or low house prices. Tap an area for the figures behind it.

Housing & economy

2.5 House pricesrank 180 of 290
House price
SEK 2.7 million Better than 38% of municipalities Sweden: SEK 3.9 million

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3.3 Municipal taxrank 122 of 290
Municipal tax rate
21.8% Better than 57% of municipalities Sweden: 20.7%

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4.0 Median incomerank 75 of 290
Median income, age 20–64
SEK 402,500 Better than 74% of municipalities Sweden: SEK 401,400

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4.6 Close to naturerank 33 of 290
Distance to protected nature
1.2 km Better than 85% of municipalities Sweden: 2 km

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Safety & family

3.9 Safetyrank 70 of 249
Feel safe outdoors at night
88% Better than 72% of municipalities Sweden: 79.4%

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3.9 Schoolsrank 81 of 290
Merit rating, year 9
225.2 points Better than 79% of municipalities Sweden: 223.5 points
Eligible for upper secondary school
86.4% Better than 77% of municipalities Sweden: 84.1%
Qualified teachers
69.9% Better than 42% of municipalities Sweden: 73.3%

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1.4 Preschoolrank 263 of 290
Children per adult in preschool
5.6 children per adult Better than 12% of municipalities Sweden: 5.1 children per adult
Qualified preschool teachers
43.1% Better than 33% of municipalities Sweden: 44.7%

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Care

3.5 Home carerank 110 of 290
Home care, as rated by users
61 out of 100 Better than 62% of municipalities Sweden: 43 out of 100

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Jobs & business

2.9 Labour marketrank 153 of 290
Unemployment
2.5% Better than 53% of municipalities Sweden: 3.1%
Long-term unemployed
2.7% Better than 58% of municipalities Sweden: 3.8%
Young people not working or studying
7.8% Better than 30% of municipalities Sweden: 6.2%

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2.4 Job openingsrank 188 of 290
Job openings
2.2 per 1,000 residents Better than 35% of municipalities Sweden: 3.8 per 1,000 residents

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4.6 New businessesrank 29 of 290
New businesses
11.4 per 1,000 residents Better than 66% of municipalities Sweden: 11.5 per 1,000 residents
Business bankruptcies
0.9 per 1,000 residents Better than 81% of municipalities Sweden: 1.7 per 1,000 residents

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Growth

4.8 Population growthrank 15 of 290
Population change
0.9% Better than 95% of municipalities Sweden: 0.2%
8.5 per 1,000 residents Better than 94% of municipalities Sweden: 1.1 per 1,000 residents

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Other

Population
17,680
Temperature
June 15.5 °CDecember 3.9 °C

Source: Kolada, Statistics Sweden (SCB), Swedish Public Employment Service (Jobtech), SMHI, Valmyndigheten. "Sweden" is the source's own national figure where there is one (every Kolada measure and SCB's house prices), otherwise Kommunlotsen's own population-weighted average across all municipalities. The bar under each measure shows placement among municipalities, not where the number sits between the lowest and highest value: a full bar is best in Sweden, the middle tick is the median municipality and the diamond shows where Sweden's average places. The "highest" and "lowest" labels mark the 10 highest and lowest of Sweden's municipalities and are not judgements of quality. Sources and licences: open data page (in Swedish). Last updated .

Origin

15.2% have a foreign background (Sweden 27.6%), 12.3% are foreign-born (Sweden 20.8%), 2.6% of all residents were born outside Europe (Sweden 12%).

The most common countries of birth among foreign-born residents. Select a country to see where in Sweden the group lives.

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Source: Statistics Sweden (SCB). "Foreign background" adds the foreign-born to people born in Sweden to two foreign-born parents. "Born outside Europe" follows the UN's regional classification. Shares and the national figure are Kommunlotsen's own calculations from SCB data.

Self-sufficiency

76.1% of residents aged 20–64 in Höör are self-sufficient (Sweden 74.4%). That means an income of at least three income base amounts a year, about SEK 229,000 in 2024. Full-time students below that level are counted separately.

78.3% Better than 31% of municipalities Sweden: 78.6%
63.8% Better than 65% of municipalities Sweden: 62.6%
53.3% Better than 31% of municipalities Sweden: 58.6%

Share of self-sufficient residents aged 20–64, 2024. "Sweden" is Statistics Sweden's national figure. Groups of fewer than 100 people are not reported. Source: Statistics Sweden (SCB).

Refugees

492 residents of Höör came to Sweden as refugees or as family members of a refugee. That is 2.8% of residents (Sweden 7.3%).

62.5% Born in Sweden, Höör: 85% Better than 21% of municipalities Sweden: 67.5%
61.7% Better than 14% of municipalities Sweden: 67.6%
12.9% Better than 13% of municipalities Sweden: 7.7%

Main income source of refugees and family members aged 20–65

Number 2025, work and income source 2024 (age 20–65). "In work" means employed according to Statistics Sweden's register data. "Sweden" is Statistics Sweden's national figure. Groups of fewer than 100 people are not reported. Source: Statistics Sweden (SCB).

Housing & leisure

61.4 per 1,000 residents Sweden: 59.8 per 1,000 residents
SEK 19,706/m² Sweden: SEK 29,242/m²
48 m² Sweden: 42 m²

Commuting

Bedroom community

Commute out61.3%
Commute in38.9%

Share of employed residents who commute across the municipal border. A "bedroom community" sends at least 60% out and takes in under 50%; a "job hub" is the reverse; a "commuter hub" has at least 50% both ways.

People

43 years Sweden: 42.4 years
84.5% Sweden: 82.3%

Everyday life & connectivity

29.5 per 1,000 residents Sweden: 40.8 per 1,000 residents
98% Sweden: 98.5%

2026 municipal election

In the municipal council election on 13 September 2026, the Moderates became the largest party in Höör with 30.8% of the vote and 12 of 41 seats. Turnout was 84.5% (Sweden 82.3%).

Seats on the municipal council (41)

Final, certified result. Share of valid votes; change since the 2022 election in percentage points. The eight parties in the Riksdag are always shown, other parties when they won seats. "Other parties" is all remaining parties combined. Source: Swedish Election Authority (Valmyndigheten), official record (Swedish).

Municipal finances

38.2% Sweden: 30%

Nature

3% Sweden: 12.6%

Neighbouring and similar municipalities

Neighbouring municipalities

The municipalities that border Höör.

MunicipalityDistanceResidentsTaxHouse price
Hörby11 km15,55921.1%SEK 2.1m
Eslöv19 km35,12620.5%SEK 3.1m
Hässleholm29 km51,91521.2%SEK 1.9m
Klippan34 km17,71320.8%SEK 1.8m

Similar municipalities

The municipalities in Sweden most like Höör, in the scores for the twelve areas and in size.

MunicipalityDistanceResidentsTaxHouse price
Alingsås231 km42,86121.4%SEK 4.2m
Leksand540 km16,16721.8%SEK 3.0m
Vallentuna490 km35,36118.9%SEK 5.6m
Ale239 km32,62021.4%SEK 3.9m
Nora408 km10,60322.3%SEK 2.0m

Borders from Wikidata. Distance is a straight line between the municipalities' main towns. Tax is the municipal tax rate and house price the average price of a house.

Frequently asked questions about Höör

How many people live in Höör?
Höör has 17,680 residents, making it Sweden’s 133rd largest municipality out of 290. It is in Skåne County.
What is the municipal tax rate in Höör?
The municipal tax rate in Höör is 21.8%, compared with 20.7% for Sweden as a whole.
How much does a house cost in Höör?
The average single-family house in Höör costs SEK 2.7 million, which is cheaper than the national average (Sweden SEK 3.9 million).
How far is Höör from Lund?
About 34 km in a straight line, to Lund, the nearest of Sweden’s 30 largest cities.
What share of people in Höör are self-sufficient?
76.1% of residents aged 20–64 in Höör are self-sufficient, meaning an income of at least three income base amounts a year (Sweden 74.4%).
How many refugees live in Höör?
492 residents of Höör came to Sweden as refugees or as family members of a refugee, 2.8% of residents. 62.5% of those aged 20–65 are in work.
Which party is largest in Höör?
In the 2026 municipal election, the Moderates became the largest party in Höör with 30.8% of the vote and 12 of 41 seats on the municipal council. Turnout was 84.5%.

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