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Åre, Sweden

Jämtland · Sweden

Åre is a small town in Jämtland, Sweden with a population of 3,552. Elevation: 1,243 ft (379 m). Average temperature: 34°F (1°C).

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B Good
3,552 Population 1,361/sq mi density
1,243 ft Elevation 379 meters
34°F Avg Temperature 1°C
29.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$43,308 Median Income
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Overall
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Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$43,308 median income

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About Åre

Åre

Åre is a locality and one of the leading Scandinavian ski resorts situated in Åre Municipality, Jämtland County, Sweden with 3,200 inhabitants in 2018. It is, however, not the seat of the municipality, which is Järpen. 25% of the local economy is based on tourism, most notably the downhill skiing and biking resorts in Åre, Duved and Storlien. The growth in tourism has resulted in the development of hotels, recreational and shopping opportunities in the area.

People

Population3,552
Density1,361/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$43,308

Climate

Avg Temp34°F (1°C)
Rain29.0 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation1,243 ft (379 m)
Population3,552
Population Density1,361 / sq mi
Elevation1,243 ft (379 m)
Coordinates63.3991°, 13.0800°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceJämtland
Average Temperature34°F (1°C)
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation29.0 inches (736 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.7 inches (37 cm)
Median Household Income$43,308

About Åre

Åre is a small town in Sweden (Jämtland) with a population of 3,552. The city sits at an elevation of 1,243 feet (379 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 34°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Åre is $43,308, which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 391 business establishments.

Income: Åre vs Sweden

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Income

Median HH Income$43,308
42% below Sweden avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)391

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Åre has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 283 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 29.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,243 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average33.6°F
38% below Sweden avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,243 ft (379 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density1,361/sq mi
Coordinates63.3991°N, 13.0800°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.0"
24% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 14.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.82"
Driest Month (May) 1.65"

Air Quality

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.0 m (23 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1888 MID-NORWAY Meteorological 7.0 m 1 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 1.9 in
March 24°F (-5°C) 1.8 in
April 30°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
May 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in Driest
June 49°F (9°C) 2.8 in
July 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
September 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in
October 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 2.2 in
December 20°F (-6°C) 2.2 in

Åre has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 18°F in January to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and May the driest (1.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Åre

Institution Type Founded Website
Åredalens folkhögskola College
Campus Åre College Visit →
Jämtlands Gymnasium Åre College
Vuxenutbildning, särvux College Visit →

Schools in Åre

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Åre skola
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Libraries in Åre

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Åre bibliotek0.0

Hotels in Åre

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AGO Mitt i Åre
Åre Torg Hotell
Fjällgården
Fresks Pensionat
Granen Residence
Holiday Club
Hotel Åregården
Hotell Granen
Parkvillan

Restaurants in Åre

27 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

720 Bar & Restaurang
Alpen Reception
Åre Kebab
Åre Sushi
Årehyddan
Årelagat
Asian Post Office
BaseCamp Åreskutan
Bibbos
Boqueria
Buustamons Fjällgård
Fjällpuben
Grand Hotells restaurang
Granen Hotell & Restaurang
Hummelstugan
Imilla
La Gondola
Liten krog
Lounge
O'Learys Åre
Pizzeria La Ma Vie
Rautjoxa
Runt Knuten
Supper Åre
Våffelkåtan
Vinbaren
Werséns

Cafes in Åre

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Åre Kafferosteri
Brädd
crêperie & logi
Lillåstugan
Toppstugan

Clinics in Åre

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Åre Hälsocentral

Dentists in Åre

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aqua Dental
Folktandvården

Train Stations in Åre

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Station Åre

Gas Stations in Åre

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

OKQ8

Banks in Åre

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Handelsbanken
LF Jämtland

Gyms in Åre

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SATS Åre
STC

Ski Resorts Near Åre

8 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Vålådalen 0.0 $0
Ottsjö 0.0 $0
Trillevallen 0.0 $0
Edsåsdalen 0.0 $0
Åre 0.0 $0
Edhsliften 0.0 $0
Huså 0.0 $0
Kolåsen 0.0 $0

Airports Near Åre

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Åre / MolandaSmall Airport
Bleckåsen AirstirpSmall Airport
GraundalenSmall Airport
Kolåsens flygfältSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Åre

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Åre gamla kyrka

Explore Near Åre

Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Stockholm

🇸🇪 About Sweden

Capital Stockholm
Population 10,183,175
Area 449,964 km²
GDP (USD) $578,990,915,246
GDP per capita $54,950
HDI 0.952
Life expectancy 83.3 years
Internet users 95.7%
Urban population 88.6%
Currency SEK (Krona)
Languages Swedish
Calling code +46
TLD .se
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Sweden

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nyårsdagen
Jan 6 Epiphany Trettondedag jul
Apr 3 Good Friday Långfredagen
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Påskdagen
Apr 6 Easter Monday Annandag påsk
May 1 International Workers' Day Första maj
May 14 Ascension Day Kristi himmelsfärdsdag
May 24 Pentecost Pingstdagen
Jun 6 National Day of Sweden Sveriges nationaldag
Jun 19 Midsummer Eve Midsommarafton
Jun 20 Midsummer Day Midsommardagen
Oct 31 All Saints' Day Alla helgons dag
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Julafton
Dec 25 Christmas Day Juldagen
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Annandag jul
Dec 31 New Year's Eve Nyårsafton

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Frequently Asked Questions About Åre

What is the population of Åre?

Åre has a population of 3,552 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 1,361 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles.

Is Åre expensive to live in?

The median household income is $43,308, 42% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Åre?

Åre has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.0 inches, with 14.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Åre?

There are 391 business establishments in the area.

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