In brief
Nurmijärvi Keskus (01900) has 9,149 residents, 20% of the population of Nurmijärvi. It is the 2nd largest among the postal code areas of Nurmijärvi. Older residents stand out: 23% are 65 or over (Nurmijärvi: 18%). This is the 2nd highest share among the postal code areas of Nurmijärvi. 46% of households are people living alone and 21% are families with children.
54% of homes are detached, semi-detached or terraced houses and 44% are in blocks of flats. Homes are smaller on average than in Nurmijärvi (84.4 m² compared with 92.7 m²). 64% of households own their home and 35% rent (Nurmijärvi: 27% rent). This is the 2nd highest renting share among the postal code areas of Nurmijärvi. An old one-bedroom flat sells for €1,820 per m² on average. The price per m² has fallen by 8% since 2020. The price equals 10.5 years of rent at €14.46 per m² a month in new leases.
The median disposable monetary income of residents is €29,075 a year, about €2,423 a month: 4% lower than in Nurmijärvi and 10% higher than in Finland. It is the 2nd lowest among the postal code areas of Nurmijärvi. 10% of the labour force is unemployed, about the same as in Nurmijärvi (8%). The area has 4,402 jobs; the largest industry is health and social work (22%).
The number of residents has grown by 3% since 2014, slower than in Nurmijärvi. The trend has turned recently: since 2021 the number has fallen by 2%.
Rank among the city's areas
Families with children
21%
The lowest of 12 areas in Nurmijärvi
Nurmijärvi 27%
Jobs per resident
0.48
2nd highest of 12 areas in Nurmijärvi
Nurmijärvi 0.27
Households renting
35%
2nd highest of 12 areas in Nurmijärvi
Nurmijärvi 27%
Aged 65 or over
23%
2nd highest of 12 areas in Nurmijärvi
Nurmijärvi 18%
Key figures
Residents and households 2024, prices and rents from the latest quarters
- Price per m², 1 bedroom
- €1,820
- -8.4% since 2020
- Nurmijärvi–
- Rent per m², 1 bedroom
- €14.46
- Nurmijärvi€14.46
- Residents
- 9,149
- +3.2% since 2014
- Mean age45.0
- Disposable monetary income, median
- €29,075
- +23.3% since 2014
- a year, about €2,423 a month
- Nurmijärvi€30,381
- Finland€26,351
- Households renting
- 35%
- of 4,595 households
- Nurmijärvi27%
- Finland38%
- University or college degree
- 33%
- of residents aged 18 or over
- Nurmijärvi35%
- Finland36%
Prices, rents and charges
An old one-bedroom flat sells for €1,820 per m² on average. The price per m² has fallen by 8% since 2020.
Price per m²
€1,820
Postal code area 01900
Sales of old flats in blocks of flats, 2026 Q1, 8 sales
Rent per m² a month
€14.46
Figure for Helsinki satellite municipalities
New leases, non-subsidised flats, 2026 Q3
Nurmijärvi: €14.46
- Price-to-rent ratio
- 10.5 years
- Nurmijärvi: –
- Gross rental yield
- 9.5%
- Nurmijärvi: –
- Maintenance charge
- €4.55
- Average per m² a month, Finland outside Greater Helsinki, 2025
- Change a year
- 10 yrs5 yrsPrice-0.2%-3.3%Rent+0.6%+0.1%
- Average of the price index (Uusimaa) and rent index (Uusimaa)
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.
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See the area's housing marketCompared with the other areas
The area is among the three highest or lowest postal code areas of Nurmijärvi in 7 of 9 figures: median income, households renting, aged 16 to 34, aged 65 or over, families with children, unemployment, average home size.
Price per m², 1 bedroom2/3
€1,474Rajamäki€2,186Klaukkala KeskusNurmijärvi Keskus €1,820€1,474Rajamäki€2,186Klaukkala KeskusMedian disposable income11/12
€27,411Kiljava€32,970KlaukkalaNurmijärvi €30,381Nurmijärvi Keskus €29,075€27,411Kiljava€32,970KlaukkalaHouseholds renting2/12
2%Lepsämä43%Klaukkala KeskusNurmijärvi 27%Nurmijärvi Keskus 35%2%Lepsämä43%Klaukkala KeskusAged 16 to 342/12
16%Perttula24%Klaukkala KeskusNurmijärvi 20%Nurmijärvi Keskus 20%16%Perttula24%Klaukkala KeskusAged 65 or over2/12
14%Klaukkala24%KiljavaNurmijärvi 18%Nurmijärvi Keskus 23%14%Klaukkala24%KiljavaFamilies with children12/12
21%Nurmijärvi Keskus34%HaikalaNurmijärvi 27%Nurmijärvi Keskus 21%21%Nurmijärvi Keskus34%HaikalaUniversity or college degree8/12
30%Kiljava44%KlaukkalaNurmijärvi 35%Nurmijärvi Keskus 33%30%Kiljava44%KlaukkalaUnemployment2/12
5%Palojoki10%Klaukkala KeskusNurmijärvi 8%Nurmijärvi Keskus 10%5%Palojoki10%Klaukkala KeskusAverage home size11/12
75.5 m²Klaukkala Keskus126.8 m²LepsämäNurmijärvi 92.7 m²Nurmijärvi Keskus 84.4 m²75.5 m²Klaukkala Keskus126.8 m²Lepsämä
Residents
Age
Older residents stand out: 23% are 65 or over (Nurmijärvi: 18%). This is the 2nd highest share among the postal code areas of Nurmijärvi.
Nurmijärvi KeskusNurmijärvi
Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of residents in each age group.
Main activity
Pensioners make up 25% of residents, more than in Nurmijärvi (20%).
- Nurmijärvi Keskus46%25%15%
- Nurmijärvi48%20%18%
- Finland43%26%15%
Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of all residents. Unemployment is counted for ages 16 to 64.
- Mean age
- 45.0
- Nurmijärvi: 42.0
- Unemployed, share of the labour force
- 10%
- Nurmijärvi: 8%
- Household size
- 2.0
- Nurmijärvi: 2.2
- Floor area per person
- 43.4 m²
- Nurmijärvi: 42.7 m²
Households and homes
Tenure
64% of households own their home and 35% rent (Nurmijärvi: 27% rent). This is the 2nd highest renting share among the postal code areas of Nurmijärvi.
- Nurmijärvi Keskus64%35%
- Nurmijärvi72%27%
- Finland61%38%
Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of households.
Dwellings
54% of homes are detached, semi-detached or terraced houses and 44% are in blocks of flats. Homes are smaller on average than in Nurmijärvi (84.4 m² compared with 92.7 m²).
- Nurmijärvi Keskus44%54%
- Nurmijärvi31%68%
- Finland48%50%
Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of dwellings by building type.
Household types
46% of households are people living alone and 21% are families with children.
Nurmijärvi KeskusNurmijärvi
- Living alone46%, Nurmijärvi 36%
- Living alone, under 359%, Nurmijärvi 8%
- Couple under 35, no children3%, Nurmijärvi 3%
- With children21%, Nurmijärvi 27%
- With a child under 34%, Nurmijärvi 6%
- Single parent4%, Nurmijärvi 5%
- All members aged 18–6445%, Nurmijärvi 44%
- At least one member 65 or over35%, Nurmijärvi 29%
Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of households. A household can belong to several types.
- Average dwelling size
- 84.4 m²
- Nurmijärvi: 92.7 m²
- Dwellings
- 5,039
- Summer cottages
- 34
Education and income
Highest qualification
33% of adults have a university or college degree, about the same as in Nurmijärvi (35%).
- Nurmijärvi Keskus23%38%23%10%
- Nurmijärvi22%37%23%11%
- Finland22%36%22%13%
Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of residents aged 18 or over.
Income groups
15% of adults are in Finland's lowest-earning fifth and 25% in the highest, close to 20% each.
- Nurmijärvi Keskus15%60%25%
- Nurmijärvi14%58%28%
- 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
- €29,075
- a year, about €2,423 a month
- Nurmijärvi: €30,381
- Households' disposable monetary income, median
- €42,221
- a year, about €3,518 a month
- Nurmijärvi: €50,407
- University or college degree
- 33%
- Nurmijärvi: 35%
Jobs
The area has 4,402 jobs; the largest industry is health and social work (22%).
Largest industries
Nurmijärvi KeskusNurmijärvi
- Health and social work22%, Nurmijärvi 18%
- Wholesale and retail trade18%, Nurmijärvi 14%
- Construction14%, Nurmijärvi 15%
- Transport and storage8%, Nurmijärvi 6%
- Manufacturing7%, Nurmijärvi 12%
- Administrative and support services7%, Nurmijärvi 9%
Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of jobs with a known industry.
- Jobs located here
- 4,402
- Jobs per resident
- 0.48
- People working in the area divided by people living there
- Nurmijärvi: 0.27
Sectors
- Nurmijärvi Keskus23%76%
- Nurmijärvi28%70%
- Finland20%77%
Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024
Change since 2010
The number of residents has grown by 3% since 2014, slower than in Nurmijärvi. The trend has turned recently: since 2021 the number has fallen by 2%. Median income has risen by 23% since 2014, at the same pace as in Nurmijärvi.
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).