Balvi
Balvi has a population of 17,163 people; a published salary observation of 1,200 EUR/month; a published area of 2,386.8548 km2. Read each value with its source, scope and date.
Population Total17,163 peoplenovads · Verified 2026-07-11Independent source · CSP Latvia
Dwellings Count7,723 dwellingsnovads · Verified 2026-06-12Official source · VZD Building register (Būvju kadastrs) + CSP Census 2024 estimate
Property Price Avg Eur500 EUR/m2novads · Verified 2026-06-12Official source · VZD (Valsts zemes dienests) — Latvijas nekustamā īpašuma tirgus statistika
Fiber Coverage Pct85 %national · Verified 2026-06-12Official source · SPRK (Sabiedrisko pakalpojumu regulēšanas komisija) — Annual broadband report 2024
Income Tax Max Rate Percent31 %national · Verified 2026-06-12Official source · VID Latvia
Median Salary Eur Month1,200 EUR/monthnational · Verified 2026-07-11Independent source · CSP Latvia — DSN010 (Annual average employees by income group, 2025)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-07-11
Who Balvi may suit
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Climate and air quality
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate Avg Temp Jan C | -5 °C | 2026-07-11 | Independent sourceLVĢMC — Climate normals 1991-2020 (nearest station observation) Source-backed value |
| Climate Precipitation Mm Year | 600 mm/year | 2026-06-12 | Official sourceLVĢMC — Climate normals 1991-2020 (nearest station observation) Source-backed value |
Cost Living
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employer Social Contribution Percent | 23.59 % | 2026-06-12 | Official sourceVID Latvia Source-backed value |
| Median Age Years | 45 years | 2026-06-12 | Official sourceCSP Latvia — IRD031 (Mean age, median age, dependency rate, 2025) Source-backed value |
| Vat Standard Percent | 21 % | 2026-06-12 | Official sourceVID Latvia Source-backed value |
Demographics
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area Km2 | 2,386.8548 km2 | 2026-07-11 | Independent sourceVZD Latvia Source-backed value |
| Population Density Per Km2 | 7.2 people/km² | 2026-07-11 | Independent sourceVZD Latvia Source-backed value |
| Population Total | 17,163 people | 2026-07-11 | Independent sourceCSP Latvia Source-backed value |
Housing and living costs
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings Count | 7,723 dwellings | 2026-06-12 | Official sourceVZD Building register (Būvju kadastrs) + CSP Census 2024 estimate Source-backed value |
| Property Price Avg Eur | 500 EUR/m2 | 2026-06-12 | Official sourceVZD (Valsts zemes dienests) — Latvijas nekustamā īpašuma tirgus statistika Source-backed value |
Population and city profile
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Population Pct | 17.26 % | 2026-06-12 | Official sourceCSP Latvia — IRE031 (Population by ethnicity, 2025) Source-backed value |
Mobility and administration
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest Airport Iata | PKV code | 2026-06-13 | Independent sourceOurAirports — airports.csv — nearest_airport_iata Source-backed value |
| Nearest Airport Km | 99.6 km | 2026-06-13 | Independent sourceOurAirports — airports.csv — nearest_airport_iata Source-backed value |
Safety
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime Rate Per 100k | 2,350 per_100k | 2026-07-11 | Independent sourceCSP/IeM — Crime statistics (national level only) Source-backed value |
Work and income
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber Coverage Pct | 85 % | 2026-06-12 | Official sourceSPRK (Sabiedrisko pakalpojumu regulēšanas komisija) — Annual broadband report 2024 Source-backed value |
| Income Tax Max Rate Percent | 31 % | 2026-06-12 | Official sourceVID Latvia Source-backed value |
| Median Salary Eur Month | 1,200 EUR/month | 2026-07-11 | Independent sourceCSP Latvia — DSN010 (Annual average employees by income group, 2025) Source-backed value |
| Top Employment Sector | Lauksaimniecība un valsts pārvalde / Agriculture & Public admin | 2026-06-12 | Official sourceCSP Latvia — Employment statistics (national + regional inference) Source-backed value |
| Unemployment Rate Percent | 8 % | 2026-07-11 | Independent sourceNVA (Nodarbinātības valsts aģentūra) — Unemployment Q4 2025 Source-backed value |
Sources
CSP LatviaIndependent source · Checked 2026-07-16VZD Building register (Būvju kadastrs) + CSP Census 2024 estimateOfficial source · Checked 2026-07-16VZD (Valsts zemes dienests) — Latvijas nekustamā īpašuma tirgus statistikaOfficial source · Checked 2026-07-16SPRK (Sabiedrisko pakalpojumu regulēšanas komisija) — Annual broadband report 2024Official source · Checked 2026-07-16VID LatviaOfficial source · Checked 2026-07-16CSP Latvia — DSN010 (Annual average employees by income group, 2025)Independent source · Checked 2026-07-16
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