In brief
Vantaa has 251,269 residents in 37 postal code areas. The number of residents has grown by 19% since 2014, faster than in Finland. The age structure is close to Finland's: 26% of residents are aged 16 to 34 and 16% are 65 or over.
An old one-bedroom flat sells for €2,694 per m² on average, 8% more than in Finland. Between postal code areas the price ranges from €1,264 (Länsimäki) to €3,995 (Tammisto). The price per m² has fallen by 12% since 2020. 51% of households own their home and 49% rent (Finland: 38% rent).
The median disposable monetary income of residents is €27,721 a year, about €2,310 a month: 5% higher than in Finland. Between postal code areas the median income ranges from €23,609 (Koivukylä-Havukoski) to €37,792 (Ylästö). 13% of the labour force is unemployed, about the same as in Finland (12%). Vantaa has 127,448 jobs; the largest industry is wholesale and retail trade (18%). More common than usual is transport and storage: 16% of jobs (Finland: 5%).
Highs and lows
Price per m², 1 bedroom
Highest price per m², 1 bedroomTammisto€3,995Lowest price per m², 1 bedroomLänsimäki€1,264Median disposable income
Highest median incomeYlästö€37,792Lowest median incomeKoivukylä-Havukoski€23,609Households renting
Most households rentingVeromiehenkylä96%Fewest households rentingKeimola5%Aged 16 to 34
Most residents aged 16 to 34Veromiehenkylä48%Fewest residents aged 16 to 34Tuupakan teollisuusalue14%
Key figures
Residents and households 2024, prices and rents latest quarters
- Price per m², 1 bedroom
- €2,694
- -11.9% since 2020
- 2025 Q3–2026 Q2
- Finland€2,502
- Rent per m², 1 bedroom
- €16.85
- a month
- Finland€16.12
- Residents
- 251,269
- +19.2% since 2014
- Mean age40.0
- Disposable monetary income, median
- €27,721
- +19.9% since 2014
- a year, about €2,310 a month
- Finland€26,351
- Households renting
- 49%
- of 121,210 households
- Finland38%
- University or college degree
- 33%
- of residents aged 18 or over
- Finland36%
Postal code areas
Vantaa · Price per m², 1 bedroom
€2,694
* Hatched: figure from a larger area
| 01200Hakunila | €1,801 | €15.11 | €24,068 | 63% | 13,100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01230Vaarala | €1,982 | €16.67 | €30,908 | 24% | 3,081 |
| 01260Itä-Hakkila | €2,556* | €16.67 | €32,258 | 15% | 4,683 |
| 01280Länsimäki | €1,264 | €15.11 | €26,673 | 43% | 9,979 |
| 01300Tikkurila | €3,716 | €18.38 | €27,931 | 57% | 24,875 |
| 01340Leinelä | €3,703 | €18.38 | €27,104 | 79% | 2,544 |
| 01350Hiekkaharju | €2,678 | €16.67 | €28,108 | 47% | 10,533 |
| 01360Koivukylä-Havukoski | €1,515 | €15.11 | €23,609 | 55% | 12,857 |
| 01370Jokiniemi | €3,063 | €16.67 | €26,053 | 69% | 7,229 |
| 01380Kuusikko-Hakkila | €3,563* | €18.38 | €32,983 | 23% | 2,112 |
| 01390Ruskeasanta-Ilola | €2,556* | €16.67 | €32,781 | 24% | 9,184 |
| 01400Rekola | €3,269 | €16.67 | €27,767 | 53% | 9,822 |
Housing costs
An old one-bedroom flat sells for €2,694 per m² on average, 8% more than in Finland. The price per m² has fallen by 12% since 2020.
Prices and rents by flat size
Last four quarters, 2025 Q3–2026 Q2. Source: Statistics Finland
| Flat size | Price per m² | Rent per m² a month | Price-to-rent ratio | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | €3,180 | €22.59 | 11.7 | 369 |
| 1 bedroom | €2,694 | €16.85 | 13.3 | 762 |
| 2+ bedrooms | €2,460 | €15.38 | 13.3 | 705 |
| All sizes | €2,645 | €17.75 | 12.4 | 1,836 |
- Maintenance charge
- €5.90
- Average per m² a month, Greater Helsinki, 2025
- Gross rental yield
- 7.5%
- 1 bedroom. A year of rent as a share of the price, before costs
Yearly average price of old flats in blocks of flats, all sizes. Source: Statistics Finland.
Differences between the areas
In the most expensive postal code area a one-bedroom flat costs about 3.2 times as much per m² as in the cheapest. The highest median income is about 1.6 times the lowest.
Price per m², 1 bedroom
€1,264Länsimäki€3,995TammistoVantaa €2,694€1,264Länsimäki€3,995TammistoMedian disposable income
€23,609Koivukylä-Havukoski€37,792YlästöVantaa €27,721€23,609Koivukylä-Havukoski€37,792YlästöHouseholds renting
5%Keimola96%VeromiehenkyläVantaa 49%5%Keimola96%VeromiehenkyläAged 16 to 34
14%Tuupakan teollisuusalue48%VeromiehenkyläVantaa 26%14%Tuupakan teollisuusalue48%VeromiehenkyläAged 65 or over
3%Veromiehenkylä26%Tuupakan teollisuusalueVantaa 16%3%Veromiehenkylä26%Tuupakan teollisuusalueFamilies with children
15%Kaivoksela46%YlästöVantaa 23%15%Kaivoksela46%YlästöUniversity or college degree
15%Veromiehenkylä57%YlästöVantaa 33%15%Veromiehenkylä57%YlästöUnemployment
5%Ylästö20%HakunilaVantaa 13%5%Ylästö20%HakunilaAverage home size
50.9 m²Veromiehenkylä121.1 m²KeimolaVantaa 68.8 m²50.9 m²Veromiehenkylä121.1 m²Keimola
Residents
Age
The age structure is close to Finland's: 26% of residents are aged 16 to 34 and 16% are 65 or over.
VantaaFinland
Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of residents in each age group.
Main activity
Pensioners make up 17% of residents, less than in Finland (26%).
- Vantaa47%17%16%
- Finland43%26%15%
- Employed47%
- Unemployed7%
- Students8%
- Pensioners17%
- Children aged 0–1416%
- Other5%
Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of all residents. Unemployment is counted for ages 16 to 64.
- Mean age
- 40.0
- Finland: 44.0
- Unemployed, share of the labour force
- 13%
- Finland: 12%
- Household size
- 2.0
- Finland: 1.9
- Floor area per person
- 34.7 m²
- Finland: 41.6 m²
Households and homes
Tenure
51% of households own their home and 49% rent (Finland: 38% rent).
- Vantaa51%49%
- Finland61%38%
- Owner-occupied51%
- Rented49%
- Other or unknown1%
Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of households.
Dwellings
68% of homes are in blocks of flats and 32% in detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. Homes are smaller on average than in Finland (68.8 m² against 78.5 m²).
- Vantaa68%32%
- Finland48%50%
- Blocks of flats68%
- Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses32%
- Other buildings0%
Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of dwellings by building type.
Household types
45% of households are people living alone and 23% are families with children.
VantaaFinland
- Living alone45%, Finland 47%
- Living alone, under 3514%, Finland 13%
- Couple under 35, no children5%, Finland 4%
- With children23%, Finland 20%
- With a child under 36%, Finland 4%
- Single parent6%, Finland 4%
- All members aged 18–6453%, Finland 48%
- At least one member 65 or over24%, Finland 33%
Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of households. A household can belong to several types.
- Average dwelling size
- 68.8 m²
- Finland: 78.5 m²
- Dwellings
- 132,767
- Summer cottages
- 615
Education and income
Highest qualification
33% of adults have a university or college degree, fewer than in Finland (36%).
- Vantaa29%31%21%12%
- Finland22%36%22%13%
- Basic education or unknown29%
- Matriculation examination8%
- Vocational qualification31%
- Bachelor's or lowest tertiary21%
- Master's or higher12%
Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of residents aged 18 or over.
Income groups
20% of adults are in the lowest-earning fifth of Finland and 22% in the highest, close to 20% each.
- Vantaa20%58%22%
- Finland20%60%20%
- Lowest 20% in Finland20%
- Middle 60%58%
- Highest 20%22%
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
- €27,721
- a year, about €2,310 a month
- Finland: €26,351
- Households' disposable monetary income, median
- €39,903
- a year, about €3,325 a month
- Finland: €37,777
- University or college degree
- 33%
- Finland: 36%
Jobs
Vantaa has 127,448 jobs; the largest industry is wholesale and retail trade (18%). More common than usual is transport and storage: 16% of jobs (Finland: 5%).
Largest industries
VantaaFinland
- Wholesale and retail trade18%, Finland 11%
- Transport and storage16%, Finland 5%
- Health and social work11%, Finland 19%
- Administrative and support services11%, Finland 7%
- Manufacturing11%, Finland 12%
- Construction10%, Finland 7%
Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of jobs with a known industry.
- Jobs located here
- 127,448
- Jobs per resident
- 0.51
- People working in the area divided by people living there
- Finland: 0.43
Sectors
- Vantaa22%78%
- Finland20%77%
- Primary production0%
- Industry and construction22%
- Services78%
Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024
Change since 2010
The number of residents has grown by 19% since 2014, faster than in Finland. Median income has risen by 20% since 2014, slower than in Finland (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.
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).