Täby Municipality
78,514 residents · 13 km from Stockholm
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- 6th highestin Sweden for share of 25–44-year-olds with post-secondary education · 69.3%
- 10th highestin Sweden for holiday home price per m² · SEK 56,768/m²
- 10th highestin Sweden for share who commute out · 74.9%
About Täby
Täby is a municipality in Stockholm County with 78,514 residents, 13 km from Stockholm. The municipal tax rate is 17.6% (Sweden 20.9%). Median income for people aged 20–64 is SEK 521,300 (Sweden SEK 405,393). The average single-family house costs SEK 8.8 million (Sweden SEK 4.6 million). Unemployment is 2.6% (Sweden 3.1%). The average year 9 merit rating is 262 points (Sweden 224.1 points). The average temperature is 9.2 °C, with 16.2 °C in June and 3.9 °C in December.
Key figures
- Municipal tax rate 17.6%4th lowestSweden: 20.9%
- Merit rating, year 9 262 points5th highestSweden: 224.1 points
- Eligible for upper secondary school 91.7%Sweden: 83.9%
- Unemployment 2.6%Sweden: 3.1%
- Median income, age 20–64 SEK 521,3003rd highestSweden: SEK 405,393
- Feel safe outdoors at night 88.8%Sweden: 79.1%
- Population 78,514Sweden: 199,284
- Population change 1%Sweden: 0.2%
- Children per adult in preschool 6 children per adult3rd highestSweden: 5.1 children per adult
- New businesses 13.4 per 1,000 residentsSweden: 11.4 per 1,000 residents
- Business bankruptcies 1.3 per 1,000 residentsSweden: 1.6 per 1,000 residents
- House price SEK 8.8 million7th highestSweden: SEK 4.6 million
- Net migration 11.5 per 1,000 residentsSweden: 2.8 per 1,000 residents
- Job openings 3.5 per 1,000 residentsSweden: 4 per 1,000 residents
- Temperature June 16.2 °CDecember 3.9 °C
Source: Kolada, Statistics Sweden (SCB), Swedish Public Employment Service (Jobtech), SMHI. "Sweden" is Kommunlotsen's own population-weighted average across all municipalities, not an official national figure. 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 21 September 2026.
Origin
26% have a foreign background (Sweden 27.5%), 20.3% are foreign-born (Sweden 20.8%), 11.2% of all residents were born outside Europe (Sweden 11.9%).
The most common countries of birth among foreign-born residents.
- Iran 2.2% of residents
- China 1.7% of residents
- Finland 1.4% of residents
- Poland 0.9% of residents
- India 0.7% of residents
- United Kingdom 0.6% of residents
- Ukraine 0.6% of residents
- Iraq 0.6% of residents
- Germany 0.6% of residents
- Russia 0.5% of residents
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.
Housing & leisure
- Holiday homes 5.5 per 1,000 residentsSweden: 59.8 per 1,000 residents
- Holiday home price SEK 56,768/m²10th highestSweden: SEK 35,616/m²
- Living space per resident 43 m²Sweden: 42 m²
Commuting
Commute out: 10th highest
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
- Average age 41.8 yearsSweden: 42.4 years
- Post-secondary education, age 25–44 69.3%6th highestSweden: 50.7%
- Turnout in the municipal election 86%Sweden: 80.4%
Everyday life & connectivity
- Electric cars 51.9 per 1,000 residentsSweden: 40.7 per 1,000 residents
- Gigabit broadband coverage 99.8%Sweden: 98.5%
Frequently asked questions about Täby
- How many people live in Täby?
- Täby has 78,514 residents, making it Sweden’s 30th largest municipality out of 290. It is in Stockholm County.
- What is the municipal tax rate in Täby?
- The municipal tax rate in Täby is 17.6%, compared with 20.9% for Sweden as a whole.
- How much does a house cost in Täby?
- The average single-family house in Täby costs SEK 8.8 million, which is more expensive than the national average (Sweden SEK 4.6 million).
- How far is Täby from Stockholm?
- About 13 km in a straight line, to Stockholm, the nearest of Sweden’s 30 largest cities.
- What stands out about Täby?
- Täby is 6th highest in Sweden for share of 25–44-year-olds with post-secondary education (69.3%).
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