District Guide 2026•Jyväskylä•Keski-Suomi

Harju (Jyväskylä): Neighborhood guide, property prices & living

Jyväskylän vilkas ja kompakti sydän Harjun puiston ja Vesilinnan kainalossa.

Avg. price / m²

3 300 €

existing apartments
Rent level

16.00 € / m²

avg. rent / m²
Families

18 %

of households
Safety

89 / 100

Police statistics
Location on map62.250, 25.747
Harju, Jyväskylä

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Transit & Commute

Commuting & Transit

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Kaikki Linkki-bussit & Juna-asema

Population: 12,500 residents
Area highlights

Why people enjoy living in Harju

Harjun portaat & Vesilinna
Jyväskylän kävelykatu & Forum
Kauppatori & Matkakeskus
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 Harju
Primary schools:
  • Harjun alakoulu (1–6 lk)
Middle schools:
  • Harjun yläkoulu (7–9 lk)
Upper secondary & High schools:
  • Jyväskylän Lyseon lukio
Find area daycares on map:Google Maps (external service)

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

Daily services

Groceries & Healthcare

Groceries:
  • S-Market Kolmikulma
  • K-Supermarket Forum
Healthcare:
  • Keskustan terveysasema
Check stores and opening hours:
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Sources: Statistics Finland, Police records & OKF Master Database