In brief
Katuma (13250) has 1,027 residents, 2% of the population of Hämeenlinna. The age structure is close to Hämeenlinna's: 22% of residents are aged 16 to 34 and 22% are 65 or over. 59% of households are people living alone and 16% are families with children.
Almost all homes are in blocks of flats (80%). Homes are smaller on average than in Hämeenlinna (61.2 m² compared with 77.7 m²). 63% of households rent their home, more than in Hämeenlinna (36%). This is the 3rd highest share among the postal code areas of Hämeenlinna. An old one-bedroom flat sells for €985 per m² on average, 40% less than the average in Hämeenlinna. The price per m² has fallen by 51% since 2018. The price equals 6.6 years of rent at €12.48 per m² a month in new leases.
The median disposable monetary income of residents is €21,849 a year, about €1,821 a month: 16% lower than in Hämeenlinna and 17% lower than in Finland. It is the 2nd lowest among the postal code areas of Hämeenlinna. 22% of the labour force is unemployed, more than in Hämeenlinna (12%). The area has 640 jobs; the largest industry is manufacturing (94%). Its share is clearly higher than in Hämeenlinna (14%).
The number of residents has fallen by 2% since 2014, while it has stayed level in Hämeenlinna. The trend has turned recently: since 2021 the number has grown by 8%.
Rank among the city's areas
Unemployment
22%
The highest of 25 areas in Hämeenlinna
Hämeenlinna 12%
University or college degree
21%
The lowest of 25 areas in Hämeenlinna
Hämeenlinna 35%
Homes in small houses
20%
2nd lowest of 25 areas in Hämeenlinna
Hämeenlinna 52%
Households renting
63%
3rd highest of 25 areas in Hämeenlinna
Hämeenlinna 36%
Key figures
Residents and households 2024, prices and rents from the latest quarters
- Price per m², 1 bedroom
- €985
- -51.4% since 2018
- Hämeenlinna€1,653
- Rent per m², 1 bedroom
- €12.48
- Figure for Hämeenlinna 2
- Hämeenlinna€14.05
- Residents
- 1,027
- -2.3% since 2014
- Mean age44.0
- Disposable monetary income, median
- €21,849
- +33.4% since 2014
- a year, about €1,821 a month
- Hämeenlinna€26,141
- Finland€26,351
- Households renting
- 63%
- of 620 households
- Hämeenlinna36%
- Finland38%
- University or college degree
- 21%
- of residents aged 18 or over
- Hämeenlinna35%
- Finland36%
Housing costs
An old one-bedroom flat sells for €985 per m² on average, 40% less than the average in Hämeenlinna. The price per m² has fallen by 51% since 2018.
Price per m²
€985
Postal code area 13250
Sales of old flats in blocks of flats, 2025, 7 sales
Rent per m² a month
€12.48
Figure for Hämeenlinna 2
New leases, non-subsidised flats, 2026 Q3
Hämeenlinna: €14.05
- Price-to-rent ratio
- 6.6 years
- Hämeenlinna: 9.8
- Gross rental yield
- 15.2%
- Hämeenlinna: 10.2%
- Middle half of rents, € a month
- 597–€728
- Figure for Hämeenlinna 2, 2026 Q3
- Maintenance charge
- €4.55
- Average per m² a month, Finland outside Greater Helsinki, 2025
- Change a year
- 10 yrs5 yrsPrice-2.1%-1.2%Rent+0.8%+1.3%
- Average of the price index (Hämeenlinna) and rent index (Hämeenlinna)
Source: Statistics Finland
Yearly average price of old flats in blocks of flats in this postal code area. Gaps are years with too few sales to publish. Source: Statistics Finland.
Compared with the other areas
The area is among the three highest or lowest postal code areas of Hämeenlinna in 5 of 9 figures: median income, households renting, university or college degree, unemployment, average home size.
Price per m², 1 bedroom6/7
€968Jukola€2,080Hämeenlinna KeskusHämeenlinna €1,653Katuma €985€968Jukola€2,080Hämeenlinna KeskusMedian disposable income24/25
€21,153Juttila€32,244RuununmyllyHämeenlinna €26,141Katuma €21,849€21,153Juttila€32,244RuununmyllyHouseholds renting3/25
5%Rimmilä70%KeinusaariHämeenlinna 36%Katuma 63%5%Rimmilä70%KeinusaariAged 16 to 345/25
10%Torvoila43%KantolaHämeenlinna 21%Katuma 22%10%Torvoila43%KantolaAged 65 or over20/25
10%Kantola46%TorvoilaHämeenlinna 27%Katuma 22%10%Kantola46%TorvoilaFamilies with children16/25
4%Keinusaari37%RuununmyllyHämeenlinna 18%Katuma 16%4%Keinusaari37%RuununmyllyUniversity or college degree25/25
21%Katuma52%RuununmyllyHämeenlinna 35%Katuma 21%21%Katuma52%RuununmyllyUnemployment1/25
4%Käikälä22%KatumaHämeenlinna 12%Katuma 22%4%Käikälä22%KatumaAverage home size23/25
46.8 m²Kantola113.7 m²RuununmyllyHämeenlinna 77.7 m²Katuma 61.2 m²46.8 m²Kantola113.7 m²Ruununmylly
Residents
Age
The age structure is close to Hämeenlinna's: 22% of residents are aged 16 to 34 and 22% are 65 or over.
KatumaHämeenlinna
Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of residents in each age group.
Main activity
Unemployed people make up 11% of residents, more than in Hämeenlinna (5%).
- Katuma39%11%25%13%
- Hämeenlinna41%30%14%
- Finland43%26%15%
Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of all residents. Unemployment is counted for ages 16 to 64.
- Mean age
- 44.0
- Hämeenlinna: 46.0
- Unemployed, share of the labour force
- 22%
- Hämeenlinna: 12%
- Household size
- 1.7
- Hämeenlinna: 1.9
- Floor area per person
- 37.0 m²
- Hämeenlinna: 42.7 m²
Households and homes
Tenure
63% of households rent their home, more than in Hämeenlinna (36%). This is the 3rd highest share among the postal code areas of Hämeenlinna.
- Katuma36%63%
- Hämeenlinna63%36%
- Finland61%38%
Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of households.
Dwellings
Almost all homes are in blocks of flats (80%). Homes are smaller on average than in Hämeenlinna (61.2 m² compared with 77.7 m²).
- Katuma80%20%
- Hämeenlinna47%52%
- Finland48%50%
Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of dwellings by building type.
Household types
59% of households are people living alone and 16% are families with children.
KatumaHämeenlinna
- Living alone59%, Hämeenlinna 49%
- Living alone, under 3512%, Hämeenlinna 12%
- Couple under 35, no children4%, Hämeenlinna 3%
- With children16%, Hämeenlinna 18%
- With a child under 33%, Hämeenlinna 4%
- Single parent4%, Hämeenlinna 4%
- All members aged 18–6454%, Hämeenlinna 46%
- At least one member 65 or over30%, Hämeenlinna 37%
Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of households. A household can belong to several types.
- Average dwelling size
- 61.2 m²
- Hämeenlinna: 77.7 m²
- Dwellings
- 797
- Summer cottages
- 3
Education and income
Highest qualification
21% of adults have a university or college degree, fewer than in Hämeenlinna (35%). This is the lowest share among the postal code areas of Hämeenlinna.
- Katuma35%39%15%
- Hämeenlinna21%38%24%11%
- Finland22%36%22%13%
Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of residents aged 18 or over.
Income groups
29% of adults are in Finland's lowest-earning fifth, more than the 20% across Finland.
- Katuma29%60%10%
- Hämeenlinna18%64%18%
- Finland20%60%20%
Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of residents aged 18 or over in each national income group. Across Finland the groups hold 20%, 60% and 20% of adults.
- Inhabitants' disposable monetary income, median
- €21,849
- a year, about €1,821 a month
- Hämeenlinna: €26,141
- Households' disposable monetary income, median
- €27,062
- a year, about €2,255 a month
- Hämeenlinna: €36,476
- University or college degree
- 21%
- Hämeenlinna: 35%
Jobs
The area has 640 jobs; the largest industry is manufacturing (94%). Its share is clearly higher than in Hämeenlinna (14%).
Largest industries
KatumaHämeenlinna
- Manufacturing94%, Hämeenlinna 14%
- Health and social work2%, Hämeenlinna 23%
- Accommodation and food services1%, Hämeenlinna 3%
- Construction1%, Hämeenlinna 5%
- Administrative and support services1%, Hämeenlinna 8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing0%, Hämeenlinna 2%
Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of jobs with a known industry.
- Jobs located here
- 640
- Jobs per resident
- 0.62
- People working in the area divided by people living there
- Hämeenlinna: 0.43
Sectors
- Katuma95%
- Hämeenlinna20%77%
- Finland20%77%
Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024
Change since 2010
The number of residents has fallen by 2% since 2014, while it has stayed level in Hämeenlinna. The trend has turned recently: since 2021 the number has grown by 8%. Median income has risen by 33% since 2014, faster than in Hämeenlinna (27%).
Permanent residents at the end of each year. Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo.
Income after taxes and compulsory payments, including transfers received. Euros of each year, not adjusted for inflation. Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo.
Neighbouring areas
Definitions and sources
- Residents
- People whose permanent home was in the area on 31 December, placed by the coordinates of their building. About 1% of residents have no coordinates and appear only in city figures.
- Income
- Disposable monetary income of residents aged 18 or over: earnings, business and property income and transfers received, minus taxes and other transfers paid. In euros of each year.
- Households
- People living permanently in the same dwelling. Household types overlap.
- Prices
- Average debt-free prices per m² of old flats in housing companies. A postal code area with too few sales gets the figure of its price area or city.
- Rents
- Average rents per m² of non-subsidised flats in new leases, by rent area.
- Small areas
- Statistics Finland withholds details of areas with fewer than 30 residents, households or adults, with fewer than 10 dwellings or only one building, or with fewer than 10 jobs.
Source: Statistics Finland: postal code area statistics (Paavo) 2024, prices of old dwellings, rents of dwellings (CC BY 4.0).