District Guide 2026•Helsinki•Uusimaa

Käpylä (Helsinki): Neighborhood guide, property prices & living

Suojeltu 1920-luvun puutarhakaupunki ja perheiden suosikki.

Avg. price / m²

5 800 €

existing apartments
Rent level

20.40 € / m²

avg. rent / m²
Families

37 %

of households
Safety

94 / 100

Police statistics
Location on map60.212, 24.952
Käpylä, Helsinki

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Transit & Commute

Commuting & Transit

To centre approx.9 min

Lähijunat (K, I, P) + Ratikka 1

Population: 8,600 residents
Area highlights

Why people enjoy living in Käpylä

Puu-Käpylä
Taivaskallion ulkoilualue
Käpylän juna-asema
Olympiakylä
Schools & Daycare

Education & Daycare

Early education & school enrollment:Alongside municipal daycares and schools, private voucher daycares (Finnish, Swedish, bilingual and specialized) serve the area. The nearest daycare spot and primary school are assigned based on your exact street address.
Daycare & Early Education:
  • Päiväkoti Käpylä
Primary schools:
  • Käpylän alakoulu (1–6 lk)
Middle schools:
  • Käpylän yläkoulu (7–9 lk)
  • Käpylän peruskoulu
Service map and school areas:Capital region service map (external)

Municipal school catchment areas and placements are determined by the municipality based on your exact home address.

Daily services

Groceries & Healthcare

Groceries:
  • K-Supermarket Mustapekka
  • Alepa Käpylä
Healthcare:
  • Oulunkylän terveysasema
Check stores and opening hours:
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Sources: Statistics Finland, Police records & OKF Master Database