District Guide 2026•Kuopio•Pohjois-Savo

Niirala (Kuopio): Neighborhood guide, property prices & living

Urheilullinen ja arvostettu asuinalue kävelymatkan päässä Kuopion torilta.

Avg. price / m²

2 850 €

existing apartments
Rent level

14.90 € / m²

avg. rent / m²
Families

26 %

of households
Safety

93 / 100

Police statistics
Location on map62.894, 27.660
Niirala, Kuopio

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Transit & Commute

Commuting & Transit

To centre approx.5 min

Vilkku-bussit & Pyöräreitit

Population: 4,200 residents
Area highlights

Why people enjoy living in Niirala

Kuopion tori & Kauppahalli
Puijon torni ja luontopolut
Savilahden tiedekampus & KYS
Väinölänniemen ranta
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 Niirala
Primary schools:
  • Niiralan alakoulu (1–6 lk)
Middle schools:
  • Niiralan yläkoulu (7–9 lk)
Upper secondary & High schools:
  • Kuopion 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 Torikeskus
  • Kuopion Kauppahalli
Healthcare:
  • KYS huippusairaala
Check stores and opening hours:
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Sources: Statistics Finland, Police records & OKF Master Database