Lapinrinne - Ahokangas

96190 · Rovaniemi · Lappi

96190 Lapinrinne - Ahokangas

In brief

Lapinrinne - Ahokangas (96190) has 5,268 residents, 8% of the population of Rovaniemi. Families stand out: 37% of households have children (Rovaniemi: 20%). This is the 2nd highest share among the postal code areas of Rovaniemi. 37% of households are families with children (Rovaniemi: 20%) and 32% live alone.

72% of homes are detached, semi-detached or terraced houses and 27% are in blocks of flats. Homes are larger on average than in Rovaniemi (89.6 m² compared with 74.4 m²). 72% of households own their home and 27% rent (Rovaniemi: 41% rent). An old one-bedroom flat sells for €2,890 per m² on average, 40% more than the average in Rovaniemi. The price is the highest among the postal code areas of Rovaniemi. The price per m² has risen by 129% since 2011. The price equals 14.7 years of rent at €16.40 per m² a month in new leases.

The median disposable monetary income of residents is €30,265 a year, about €2,522 a month: 15% higher than in Rovaniemi and 15% higher than in Finland. 6% of the labour force is unemployed, less than in Rovaniemi (9%). The area has 776 jobs; the largest industry is health and social work (34%). More common than usual is agriculture, forestry and fishing: 5% of jobs (Rovaniemi: 2%).

The number of residents has grown by 31% since 2014, faster than in Rovaniemi.

Rank among the city's areas

Price per m², 1 bedroom
€2,890
The highest of 8 areas in Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi €2,061
Families with children
37%
2nd highest of 33 areas in Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi 20%
Aged 65 or over
12%
2nd lowest of 33 areas in Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi 21%
University or college degree
45%
3rd highest of 33 areas in Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi 37%

Key figures

Residents and households 2024, prices and rents from the latest quarters

Price per m², 1 bedroom: €2,890; +129.2% since 2011; Rovaniemi€2,061

Rent per m², 1 bedroom: €16.40; Figure for Rovaniemi; Rovaniemi€15.67

Residents: 5,268; +30.6% since 2014; Mean age35.0

Disposable monetary income, median: €30,265; +29.2% since 2014; a year, about €2,522 a month; Rovaniemi€26,370; Finland€26,351

Households renting: 27%; of 2,169 households; Rovaniemi41%; Finland38%

University or college degree: 45%; of residents aged 18 or over; Rovaniemi37%; Finland36%

Housing costs

An old one-bedroom flat sells for €2,890 per m² on average, 40% more than the average in Rovaniemi. The price is the highest among the postal code areas of Rovaniemi. The price per m² has risen by 129% since 2011.

Price per m²

€2,890

Postal code area 96190
Sales of old flats in blocks of flats, 2025, 8 sales

Rent per m² a month

€16.40

Figure for Rovaniemi
New leases, non-subsidised flats, 2026 Q3

Rovaniemi: €15.67

Price-to-rent ratio: 14.7 years; Rovaniemi: 11.0
Gross rental yield: 6.8%; Rovaniemi: 9.1%
Maintenance charge: €4.55; Average per m² a month, Finland outside Greater Helsinki, 2025
Change a year: 10 yrs5 yrsPrice+0.9%+2.7%Rent+1.8%+2.3%; Average of the price index (Rovaniemi) and rent index (Rovaniemi)

Source: Statistics Finland

Price per m² by flat sizeStudio1 bedroom2+ bedrooms

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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Compared with the other areas

The area is among the three highest or lowest postal code areas of Rovaniemi in 4 of 9 figures: price per m², 1 bedroom, aged 65 or over, families with children, university or college degree.

Price per m², 1 bedroom1/8
€818Ounasrinne
Rovaniemi €2,061Lapinrinne - Ahokangas €2,890
€2,890Lapinrinne - Ahokangas
€818Ounasrinne€2,890Lapinrinne - Ahokangas
Median disposable income4/33
€19,981Juotas
Rovaniemi €26,370Lapinrinne - Ahokangas €30,265
€31,525Koskenkylä
€19,981Juotas€31,525Koskenkylä
Households renting11/33
1%Narkaus - Kämät
Rovaniemi 41%Lapinrinne - Ahokangas 27%
69%Niemelänkangas - Korvanniemi
1%Narkaus - Kämät69%Niemelänkangas - Korvanniemi
Aged 16 to 346/33
6%Marraskoski
Rovaniemi 26%Lapinrinne - Ahokangas 24%
48%Niemelänkangas - Korvanniemi
6%Marraskoski48%Niemelänkangas - Korvanniemi
Aged 65 or over32/33
4%Someroharju
Rovaniemi 21%Lapinrinne - Ahokangas 12%
56%Autti
4%Someroharju56%Autti
Families with children2/33
3%Juotas
Rovaniemi 20%Lapinrinne - Ahokangas 37%
40%Ylikylä - Patosaari
3%Juotas40%Ylikylä - Patosaari
University or college degree3/33
16%Someroharju
Rovaniemi 37%Lapinrinne - Ahokangas 45%
55%Pöykkölä
16%Someroharju55%Pöykkölä
Unemployment29/33
4%Rautionsaari
Rovaniemi 9%Lapinrinne - Ahokangas 6%
33%Juotas
4%Rautionsaari33%Juotas
Average home size14/33
55.2 m²Rovaniemi Keskus
Rovaniemi 74.4 m²Lapinrinne - Ahokangas 89.6 m²
115.2 m²Koskenkylä
55.2 m²Rovaniemi Keskus115.2 m²Koskenkylä

Residents

Age

Families stand out: 37% of households have children (Rovaniemi: 20%). This is the 2nd highest share among the postal code areas of Rovaniemi.

Lapinrinne - AhokangasRovaniemi

Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of residents in each age group.

Main activity

Children under 15 make up 25% of residents, more than in Rovaniemi (15%).

Lapinrinne - Ahokangas49%14%25%
Rovaniemi46%24%15%
Finland43%26%15%

Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of all residents. Unemployment is counted for ages 16 to 64.

Mean age: 35.0; Rovaniemi: 42.0
Unemployed, share of the labour force: 6%; Rovaniemi: 9%
Household size: 2.4; Rovaniemi: 1.9
Floor area per person: 38.3 m²; Rovaniemi: 40.6 m²

Households and homes

Tenure

72% of households own their home and 27% rent (Rovaniemi: 41% rent).

Lapinrinne - Ahokangas72%27%
Rovaniemi57%41%
Finland61%38%

Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of households.

Dwellings

72% of homes are detached, semi-detached or terraced houses and 27% are in blocks of flats. Homes are larger on average than in Rovaniemi (89.6 m² compared with 74.4 m²).

Lapinrinne - Ahokangas27%72%
Rovaniemi51%47%
Finland48%50%

Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of dwellings by building type.

Household types

37% of households are families with children (Rovaniemi: 20%) and 32% live alone.

Lapinrinne - AhokangasRovaniemi

Living alone32%, Rovaniemi 49%
Living alone, under 3511%, Rovaniemi 16%
Couple under 35, no children5%, Rovaniemi 5%
With children37%, Rovaniemi 20%
With a child under 310%, Rovaniemi 4%
Single parent7%, Rovaniemi 5%
All members aged 18–6442%, Rovaniemi 50%
At least one member 65 or over21%, Rovaniemi 30%

Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of households. A household can belong to several types.

Average dwelling size: 89.6 m²; Rovaniemi: 74.4 m²
Dwellings: 2,353
Summer cottages: 0

Education and income

Highest qualification

45% of adults have a university or college degree, more than in Rovaniemi (37%). This is the 3rd highest share among the postal code areas of Rovaniemi.

Lapinrinne - Ahokangas12%38%30%15%
Rovaniemi16%40%25%12%
Finland22%36%22%13%

Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of residents aged 18 or over.

Income groups

12% of adults are in Finland's lowest-earning fifth and 24% in the highest, close to 20% each.

Lapinrinne - Ahokangas12%64%24%
Rovaniemi18%65%17%
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: €30,265; a year, about €2,522 a month; Rovaniemi: €26,370
Households' disposable monetary income, median: €52,078; a year, about €4,340 a month; Rovaniemi: €35,687
University or college degree: 45%; Rovaniemi: 37%

Jobs

The area has 776 jobs; the largest industry is health and social work (34%). More common than usual is agriculture, forestry and fishing: 5% of jobs (Rovaniemi: 2%).

Largest industries

Lapinrinne - AhokangasRovaniemi

Health and social work34%, Rovaniemi 25%
Public administration and defence20%, Rovaniemi 8%
Construction9%, Rovaniemi 7%
Education5%, Rovaniemi 8%
Agriculture, forestry and fishing5%, Rovaniemi 2%
Wholesale and retail trade5%, Rovaniemi 9%

Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of jobs with a known industry.

Jobs located here: 776
Jobs per resident: 0.15; People working in the area divided by people living there; Rovaniemi: 0.45

Sectors

Lapinrinne - Ahokangas15%80%
Rovaniemi13%86%
Finland20%77%

Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024

Change since 2010

The number of residents has grown by 31% since 2014, faster than in Rovaniemi. Median income has risen by 29% since 2014, at the same pace as in Rovaniemi.

Residents

Permanent residents at the end of each year. Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo.

Disposable monetary income, medianLapinrinne - AhokangasRovaniemiFinland

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).