District Guide 2026•Oulu•Pohjois-Pohjanmaa

Ritaharju (Oulu): Neighborhood guide, property prices & living

Nuorekas ja erittäin haluttu perhekaupunki laajoine leikkipuistoineen ja palveluineen.

Avg. price / m²

2 550 €

existing apartments
Rent level

14.50 € / m²

avg. rent / m²
Families

62 %

of households
Safety

95 / 100

Police statistics
Location on map65.079, 25.442
Ritaharju, Oulu

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Transit & Commute

Commuting & Transit

To centre approx.18 min

Bussit 2, 3, 8

Population: 8,900 residents
Area highlights

Why people enjoy living in Ritaharju

Ritaharjun monitoimitalo & yhtenäiskoulu
Ideapark Oulu & palvelut
Uudet pyöräilybaanat
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 Ritaharju
Primary schools:
  • Ritaharjun alakoulu (1–6 lk)
Middle schools:
  • Ritaharjun yläkoulu (7–9 lk)
  • Ritaharjun 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:
  • K-Supermarket Ritaharju
  • Prisma Ideapark
Healthcare:
  • Ritaharjun terveysasema
Check stores and opening hours:
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Sources: Statistics Finland, Police records & OKF Master Database