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District Guide 2026•Jyväskylä•Keski-Suomi

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

Pohjois-Jyväskylän suuri kauppakeskittymä ja rauhallinen lapsiperheiden suosikki.

Avg. price / m²

2 450 €

existing apartments
Rent level

14.00 € / m²

avg. rent / m²
Families

52 %

of households
Safety

94 / 100

Police statistics
Location on map62.258, 25.792
Palokka, Jyväskylä

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Transit & Commute

Commuting & Transit

To centre approx.15 min

Linkki-bussit 22, 27

Population: 14,500 residents
Area highlights

Why people enjoy living in Palokka

Palokankeskus (Prisma & Citymarket)
Palokanjärven uimaranta ja Touruvuoren luontopolku
Uudet pientalokorttelit
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 Palokka
Search daycares (City of Jyväskylä Daycare (jyvaskyla.fi))
Primary schools:
  • Palokkan alakoulu (1–6 lk)
Middle schools:
  • Palokkan yläkoulu (7–9 lk)
  • Palokan yhtenäiskoulu
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:
  • Prisma Palokka
  • K-Citymarket Palokka
Healthcare:
  • Palokan terveysasema
Check stores and opening hours:
S-ryhmä·K-ruoka·Lidl·R-Kioski
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