Housing queues in Västerås.
Västerås is Sweden's 6th largest municipality, home to ABB's global presence and Mälardalen University. Mimer has just over 12 000 apartments. Housing queues are shorter than in Stockholm, and Mälartåg and SJ run direct trains to Stockholm Central.
Primary housing queue
Other queues to register with
- Heimstaden VästeråsVarious · Visit →
Practical advice for Västerås
Västerås has direct trains to Stockholm Central (Mälartåg and SJ) but much shorter housing queues. Many young professionals choose Västerås for the housing access. ABB hires extensively — relocation packages often include temporary housing.
FAQ
Is Västerås a Stockholm commuter town?
Yes — Mälartåg and SJ run direct trains between Västerås and Stockholm Central; journey times vary by departure. Many people work in Stockholm but live in Västerås for the queue advantage. Mimer publishes no average queue time; Bostadsförmedlingen in Stockholm averaged 9.0 years (2025).
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