In brief
Säynätsalo (40900) has 3,186 residents, 2% of the population of Jyväskylä. Older residents stand out: 28% are 65 or over (Jyväskylä: 19%). 42% of households are people living alone and 18% are families with children.
62% of homes are detached, semi-detached or terraced houses and 36% are in blocks of flats. Homes are larger on average than in Jyväskylä (86.0 m² against 69.0 m²). 74% of households own their home and 26% rent (Jyväskylä: 51% rent). An old one-bedroom flat sells for €609 per m² on average, 65% less than the average in Jyväskylä. The price is the lowest among the postal code areas of Jyväskylä. The price per m² has fallen by 8% since 2020. The price equals 4.0 years of rent at €12.76 per m² a month in new leases.
The median disposable monetary income of residents is €26,052 a year, about €2,171 a month: 5% higher than in Jyväskylä and about the same as in Finland. 16% of the labour force is unemployed, about the same as in Jyväskylä (15%). The area has 341 jobs; the largest industry is manufacturing (22%). More common than usual is transport and storage: 16% of jobs (Jyväskylä: 4%).
The number of residents has fallen by 5% since 2014, while it has grown in Jyväskylä.
Rank among the city's areas
Price per m², 1 bedroom
€609
The lowest of 18 areas in Jyväskylä
Jyväskylä €1,757
Aged 65 or over
28%
5th highest of 35 areas in Jyväskylä
Jyväskylä 19%
Students
7%
7th lowest of 35 areas in Jyväskylä
Jyväskylä 12%
Key figures
Residents and households 2024, prices and rents latest quarters
- Price per m², 1 bedroom
- €609
- -8.1% since 2020
- Jyväskylä€1,757
- Rent per m², 1 bedroom
- €12.76
- Figure for Jyväskylä 2
- Jyväskylä€14.11
- Residents
- 3,186
- -4.7% since 2014
- Mean age48.0
- Disposable monetary income, median
- €26,052
- +24.0% since 2014
- a year, about €2,171 a month
- Jyväskylä€24,711
- Finland€26,351
- Households renting
- 26%
- of 1,623 households
- Jyväskylä51%
- Finland38%
- University or college degree
- 41%
- of residents aged 18 or over
- Jyväskylä40%
- Finland36%
Housing costs
An old one-bedroom flat sells for €609 per m² on average, 65% less than the average in Jyväskylä. The price is the lowest among the postal code areas of Jyväskylä. The price per m² has fallen by 8% since 2020.
Price per m²
€609
Postal code area 40900
Sales of old flats in blocks of flats, 2025, 37 sales
Rent per m² a month
€12.76
Figure for Jyväskylä 2
New leases, non-subsidised flats, 2026 Q3
Jyväskylä: €14.11
Middle half of sales, € per m²
- Price-to-rent ratio
- 4.0 years
- Jyväskylä: 10.4
- Gross rental yield
- 25.1%
- Jyväskylä: 9.6%
- Middle half of rents, € a month
- 545–€692
- Figure for Jyväskylä 2, 2026 Q3
- Maintenance charge
- €4.55
- Average per m² a month, Finland outside Greater Helsinki, 2025
- Change a year
- 10 yrs5 yrsPrice-3.4%-1.2%Rent+0.7%+0.9%
- Average of the price index (Jyväskylä 2) and rent index (Jyväskylä)
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 Jyväskylä in 1 of 9 figures: price per m², 1 bedroom.
Price per m², 1 bedroom18/18
€609Säynätsalo€2,749Kuokkala-RistikiviJyväskylä €1,757Säynätsalo €609€609Säynätsalo€2,749Kuokkala-RistikiviMedian disposable income20/35
€20,173Huhtasuo€31,477PuuppolaJyväskylä €24,711Säynätsalo €26,052€20,173Huhtasuo€31,477PuuppolaHouseholds renting22/35
2%Länsi-Palokka94%Keskussairaala-alue-KukkumäkiJyväskylä 51%Säynätsalo 26%2%Länsi-Palokka94%Keskussairaala-alue-KukkumäkiAged 16 to 3429/35
7%Rutalahti-Kivisuo53%Jyväskylä KeskusJyväskylä 31%Säynätsalo 15%7%Rutalahti-Kivisuo53%Jyväskylä KeskusAged 65 or over5/35
10%Keskussairaala-alue-Kukkumäki41%PutkilahtiJyväskylä 19%Säynätsalo 28%10%Keskussairaala-alue-Kukkumäki41%PutkilahtiFamilies with children21/35
6%Jyväskylä Keskus43%PuuppolaJyväskylä 18%Säynätsalo 18%6%Jyväskylä Keskus43%PuuppolaUniversity or college degree16/35
20%Huhtasuo50%Mannila-TaulumäkiJyväskylä 40%Säynätsalo 41%20%Huhtasuo50%Mannila-TaulumäkiUnemployment11/35
6%Länsi-Palokka31%HuhtasuoJyväskylä 15%Säynätsalo 16%6%Länsi-Palokka31%HuhtasuoAverage home size15/35
49.2 m²Mäki-Matti124.2 m²PuuppolaJyväskylä 69.0 m²Säynätsalo 86.0 m²49.2 m²Mäki-Matti124.2 m²Puuppola
Residents
Age
Older residents stand out: 28% are 65 or over (Jyväskylä: 19%).
SäynätsaloJyväskylä
Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of residents in each age group.
Main activity
Pensioners make up 29% of residents, more than in Jyväskylä (21%).
- Säynätsalo41%29%13%
- Jyväskylä42%12%21%14%
- Finland43%26%15%
- Employed41%
- Unemployed8%
- Students7%
- Pensioners29%
- Children aged 0–1413%
- Other3%
Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of all residents. Unemployment is counted for ages 16 to 64.
- Mean age
- 48.0
- Jyväskylä: 41.0
- Unemployed, share of the labour force
- 16%
- Jyväskylä: 15%
- Household size
- 2.0
- Jyväskylä: 1.8
- Floor area per person
- 45.3 m²
- Jyväskylä: 38.9 m²
Households and homes
Tenure
74% of households own their home and 26% rent (Jyväskylä: 51% rent).
- Säynätsalo74%26%
- Jyväskylä49%51%
- Finland61%38%
- Owner-occupied74%
- Rented26%
- Other or unknown0%
Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of households.
Dwellings
62% of homes are detached, semi-detached or terraced houses and 36% are in blocks of flats. Homes are larger on average than in Jyväskylä (86.0 m² against 69.0 m²).
- Säynätsalo36%62%
- Jyväskylä65%34%
- Finland48%50%
- Blocks of flats36%
- Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses62%
- Other buildings2%
Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of dwellings by building type.
Household types
42% of households are people living alone and 18% are families with children.
SäynätsaloJyväskylä
- Living alone42%, Jyväskylä 52%
- Living alone, under 357%, Jyväskylä 22%
- Couple under 35, no children2%, Jyväskylä 6%
- With children18%, Jyväskylä 18%
- With a child under 33%, Jyväskylä 4%
- Single parent3%, Jyväskylä 4%
- All members aged 18–6443%, Jyväskylä 57%
- At least one member 65 or over39%, Jyväskylä 25%
Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of households. A household can belong to several types.
- Average dwelling size
- 86.0 m²
- Jyväskylä: 69.0 m²
- Dwellings
- 1,800
- Summer cottages
- 48
Education and income
Highest qualification
41% of adults have a university or college degree, about the same as in Jyväskylä (40%).
- Säynätsalo18%37%26%15%
- Jyväskylä17%34%25%15%
- Finland22%36%22%13%
- Basic education or unknown18%
- Matriculation examination4%
- Vocational qualification37%
- Bachelor's or lowest tertiary26%
- Master's or higher15%
Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of residents aged 18 or over.
Income groups
19% of adults are in the lowest-earning fifth of Finland and 19% in the highest, close to 20% each.
- Säynätsalo19%63%19%
- Jyväskylä25%59%16%
- Finland20%60%20%
- Lowest 20% in Finland19%
- Middle 60%63%
- Highest 20%19%
Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of residents aged 18 or over in the national income tenths. In Finland the groups hold 20%, 60% and 20%.
- Inhabitants' disposable monetary income, median
- €26,052
- a year, about €2,171 a month
- Jyväskylä: €24,711
- Households' disposable monetary income, median
- €40,676
- a year, about €3,390 a month
- Jyväskylä: €32,454
- University or college degree
- 41%
- Jyväskylä: 40%
Jobs
The area has 341 jobs; the largest industry is manufacturing (22%). More common than usual is transport and storage: 16% of jobs (Jyväskylä: 4%).
Largest industries
SäynätsaloJyväskylä
- Manufacturing22%, Jyväskylä 8%
- Health and social work19%, Jyväskylä 21%
- Transport and storage16%, Jyväskylä 4%
- Construction14%, Jyväskylä 6%
- Accommodation and food services6%, Jyväskylä 4%
- Professional, scientific and technical5%, Jyväskylä 7%
Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of jobs with a known industry.
- Jobs located here
- 341
- Jobs per resident
- 0.11
- People working in the area divided by people living there
- Jyväskylä: 0.45
Sectors
- Säynätsalo37%62%
- Jyväskylä15%84%
- Finland20%77%
- Primary production1%
- Industry and construction37%
- Services62%
Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024
Change since 2010
The number of residents has fallen by 5% since 2014, while it has grown in Jyväskylä. Median income has risen by 24% since 2014, slower than in Jyväskylä (28%).
Permanent residents at the end of each year. Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo.
Income after taxes and compulsory payments, transfers received included. 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 money income of residents aged 18 or over: earnings, entrepreneurial and property income and received transfers, minus taxes and other paid transfers. In euros of the 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).