District Guide 2026•Kotka•Kymenlaakso

Karhula (Kotka): Neighborhood guide, property prices & living

Itäisen Kotkan elävä keskus Kymijoen suulla. Vahva teollinen perinne, vireä tori ja erinomaiset peruspalvelut.

Avg. price / m²

1 150 €

existing apartments
Rent level

11.80 € / m²

avg. rent / m²
Families

22 %

of households
Safety

92 / 100

Police statistics
Location on map60.519, 26.932
Karhula, Kotka

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Transit & Commute

Commuting & Transit

To centre approx.10 min

Paikallisbussit + E18-moottoritieyhteys Helsinkiin

Population: 9,200 residents
Area highlights

Why people enjoy living in Karhula

Kymijoen jokipuistot
Karhulan tori
Karhulan lasitehtaan kulttuurimiljöö
Valtatie 7 suora yhteys
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 Karhula
  • Kotkan varhaiskasvatus
Primary schools:
  • Karhulan koulu (1–6 lk)
Middle schools:
  • Karhulan koulu (7–9 lk)
Upper secondary & High schools:
  • Karhulan 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:
  • K-Supermarket Karhula
  • S-Market Karhula
Healthcare:
  • Karhulan terveysasema
Check stores and opening hours:
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Sources: Statistics Finland, Police records & OKF Master Database