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Living in Melhus

There were 4.2 doctors per 1,000 people in 2024. The unemployment rate was 1.4% in June 2026. The foreign population count was 2,309 at the start of 2026. For Melhus, car density was 424 vehicles per 1,000 residents at the end of 2025. There were 420 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2024.

Lower unemployment than 76% of Norwegian cities that publish it and less recorded crime than 80% of Norwegian cities that publish it.

Which Norway-wide rules apply when you move to Melhus?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in NorwayNational rates and thresholds that apply in Melhus.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Melhus yet. Norway has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings Count8,104 dwellings31 Dec 2025Statistisk sentralbyrå (SSB)11Official

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Melhus?

The unemployment rate is 1.4 % (June 2026). Source: NAV HL301 — fully unemployed by county and municipality, June 20268

Unemployment across cities in NorwayUnemployment in Melhus is 1.4%. Of 176 cities with data, 59 have unemployment of 1.5 to under 2%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Norway per band4 cities: 0.5% to under 1%40.5–152 cities: 1% to under 1.5%521–1.5Melhus 1.4%59 cities: 1.5% to under 2%591.5–248 cities: 2% to under 2.5%482–2.510 cities: 2.5% to under 3%102.5–33 cities: 3% to under 3.5%33–3.5

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary (regional)4,434 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.ssb.no1Official
Unemployment rate1.4 %country median 1.7%30 Jun 2026NAV HL301 — fully unemployed by county and municipality, June 20268Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Melhus. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

NAV employment service — Public employment service

Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV)

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Melhus. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
International schools4 schools31 Dec 2025Utdanningsdirektoratet19Independent · fylke observation

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Doctors per 1,000 residents4.2 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Helsedirektoratet15Independent · fylke observation
Physicians per 100,000 residents420 per 100,00031 Dec 2024Statistisk sentralbyrå (SSB)18Independent · fylke observation

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Melhus when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Doctors per 1,000 residents4.2 per 1,000Verified 2026-06-12
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

How safe is Melhus?

Police recorded 3,450 incidents per 100,000 (2024-2025). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: data.ssb.no2

Recorded crime across major citiesMelhus highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Melhus highlighted8,790Oslo8,170Kristiansand6,890Trondheim6,870Drammen6,540Stavanger6,280Fredrikstad6,140Sandefjord5,790Lillestrøm5,270Sandnes5,170Bærum4,500Asker3,450Melhusrecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents3,450 incidents per 100,000country median 4,45531 Dec 2024data.ssb.no2Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Melhus. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Approved providers for Norwegian and social studies training — State Language Course

Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir)

For adult immigrants needing Norwegian and social studies training.

Norwegian
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Norwegian municipal introduction programme — Integration course

Municipalities under the national IMDi framework

For adult refugees and other eligible immigrants.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Melhus.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Melhus?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 5 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline. Source: EEA air quality statistics — NO PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station Elgeseter)5

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Melhus average monthly precipitation, mm0255075100696866485578739993856678JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Melhus annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5255.0PM2.5154015.0PM10104017.0NO₂µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

MetricValuePeriodSource
NO₂ — annual mean17 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — NO NO2 annual mean 2024 (station E6-Tiller)3Official · nearest-station reading
PM10 — annual mean15 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — NO PM10 annual mean 2024 (station Elgeseter)4Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5 — annual mean5 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — NO PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station Elgeseter)5Official · nearest-station reading
Average January temperature-2 °C28 Aug 2026MET Norway (Meteorologisk institutt)7Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -1 · Feb -1.2 · Mar 0.7 · Apr 4.6 · May 8.5 · Jun 11.8 · Jul 14.8 · Aug 14.1 · Sep 10.6 · Oct 5.5 · Nov 2.1 · Dec -0.9 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station TRONDHEIM_-_VOLL14Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 68.7 · Feb 68.3 · Mar 66 · Apr 48.4 · May 55 · Jun 77.8 · Jul 72.8 · Aug 99.2 · Sep 93.4 · Oct 84.8 · Nov 66.4 · Dec 78.2 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station LEINSTRAND13Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Norway

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Norway cities
Kongsvinger18,191 residentsKinn17,356 residentsAurskog-Høland18,458 residentsOrkland18,840 residentsNannestad16,662 residentsStord19,276 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 694 km² in 2026. Population density was 26 people per km² in 2026.

How many people live in Melhus?

The published population was 17,828 people in 2026. Source: SSB table 11342: municipality population/area by region and year.10

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Melhus residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport87%Foreign residents13%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area613 km²1 Jan 2026Kartverket6Official · kommune observation
Cars per 1,000 residents424 per 1,00031 Dec 2025Statistisk sentralbyrå (SSB)17Independent · fylke observation
City area694 km²1 Jan 2026SSB 11342 ArealKm210Official
Foreign residents2,309 people1 Jan 2026SSB 09817 B-C / country background Total / Persons9Official
Population density26 people/km²1 Jan 2026SSB 11342 ArealKm210Official
Population17,828 people1 Jan 2026SSB table 11342: municipality population/area by region and year.10Official

International community in Melhus

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Ancestry or ethnicity

Immigrants and Norwegian-born to immigrant parents; official SSB table 09817; reference date 1 January 2026 · 2026-01-01

Published groupPeopleShare
Total2,30913.0%
Europe except EU/EFTA/UK, Africa, Asia, America except USA and Canada, Oceania except Australia and New Zealand, polar regions1,2306.9%
Nordic countries except Norway, EU/EFTA, UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand1,0796.0%
Poland4822.7%
Ukraine2711.5%
Lithuania2111.2%
Syria1680.9%
Afghanistan930.5%
Eritrea880.5%
Philippines830.5%
Latvia750.4%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Sweden510.3%
Thailand480.3%
Vietnam470.3%
Türkiye410.2%
Germany410.2%
Russia360.2%
Iraq350.2%
Sudan300.2%
Portugal290.2%
Brazil220.1%
Romania210.1%
Slovakia210.1%
Congo190.1%
Denmark170.1%
Hungary160.1%
United Kingdom150.1%
Uganda150.1%
Myanmar150.1%
Iran150.1%
United States150.1%
Estonia140.1%
Palestine140.1%
Ethiopia130.1%
Belarus120.1%
Bosnia-Herzegovina120.1%
Bulgaria110.1%
Nigeria110.1%
Finland100.1%
Kenya90.1%
Lebanon90.1%
Netherlands80.0%
Spain70.0%
Tajikistan70.0%
Greece60.0%
Moldova60.0%
Morocco60.0%
Canada50.0%
Mexico50.0%
El Salvador50.0%
Belgium40.0%
Croatia40.0%
Switzerland40.0%
Kosovo40.0%
Libya40.0%
Somalia40.0%
South Sudan40.0%
India40.0%
Nepal40.0%
Uzbekistan40.0%
Chile40.0%
Iceland30.0%
France30.0%
Slovenia30.0%
Algeria30.0%
Angola30.0%
Burundi30.0%
Ghana30.0%
Liberia30.0%
Malawi30.0%
Rwanda30.0%
Zambia30.0%
Azerbaijan30.0%
Bhutan30.0%
Jordan30.0%
China30.0%
South Korea30.0%
Kyrgyzstan30.0%
Malaysia30.0%
Pakistan30.0%
Saudi Arabia30.0%
Trinidad and Tobago30.0%
Argentina30.0%
Colombia30.0%
Peru30.0%
Australia30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source9

Ancestry or ethnicity

Norwegian-born to immigrant parents; official SSB table 09817; reference date 1 January 2026 · 2026-01-01

Published groupPeopleShare
Total3341.9%
Europe except EU/EFTA/UK, Africa, Asia, America except USA and Canada, Oceania except Australia and New Zealand, polar regions1961.1%
Nordic countries except Norway, EU/EFTA, UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand1380.8%
Poland660.4%
Lithuania390.2%
Syria270.1%
Afghanistan250.1%
Eritrea190.1%
Iraq170.1%
Vietnam160.1%
Sudan120.1%
Show 28 more groups
Published groupPeopleShare
Latvia110.1%
Philippines90.1%
Ukraine80.0%
Ethiopia50.0%
Nigeria50.0%
Romania40.0%
Russia40.0%
Germany40.0%
Myanmar40.0%
Palestine40.0%
Brazil40.0%
Greece30.0%
Hungary30.0%
Bosnia-Herzegovina30.0%
Slovakia30.0%
Congo30.0%
Morocco30.0%
Rwanda30.0%
Uganda30.0%
Iran30.0%
Lebanon30.0%
Nepal30.0%
Saudi Arabia30.0%
Thailand30.0%
Canada30.0%
El Salvador30.0%
Argentina30.0%
Chile30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source9

Ancestry or ethnicity

Immigrants; official SSB table 09817; reference date 1 January 2026 · 2026-01-01

Published groupPeopleShare
Total1,97511.1%
Europe except EU/EFTA/UK, Africa, Asia, America except USA and Canada, Oceania except Australia and New Zealand, polar regions1,0345.8%
Nordic countries except Norway, EU/EFTA, UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand9415.3%
Poland4162.3%
Ukraine2631.5%
Lithuania1721.0%
Syria1410.8%
Philippines740.4%
Eritrea690.4%
Afghanistan680.4%
Latvia640.4%
Show 72 more groups
Published groupPeopleShare
Sweden500.3%
Thailand460.3%
Türkiye390.2%
Germany370.2%
Russia320.2%
Vietnam310.2%
Portugal280.2%
Slovakia190.1%
Sudan180.1%
Iraq180.1%
Brazil180.1%
Romania170.1%
Denmark160.1%
Congo160.1%
United Kingdom150.1%
United States150.1%
Hungary140.1%
Estonia120.1%
Uganda120.1%
Iran120.1%
Belarus110.1%
Bosnia-Herzegovina110.1%
Myanmar110.1%
Finland100.1%
Bulgaria100.1%
Palestine100.1%
Kenya90.1%
Netherlands80.0%
Ethiopia80.0%
Spain70.0%
Lebanon70.0%
Tajikistan70.0%
Moldova60.0%
Nigeria60.0%
Greece50.0%
Belgium40.0%
Switzerland40.0%
Libya40.0%
Morocco40.0%
Somalia40.0%
Mexico40.0%
Iceland30.0%
France30.0%
Croatia30.0%
Czech Republic30.0%
Serbia30.0%
Kosovo30.0%
Angola30.0%
Burundi30.0%
Ghana30.0%
Liberia30.0%
Malawi30.0%
South Sudan30.0%
Zambia30.0%
Azerbaijan30.0%
Bhutan30.0%
India30.0%
Israel30.0%
Kazakhstan30.0%
China30.0%
North Korea30.0%
South Korea30.0%
Malaysia30.0%
Nepal30.0%
Pakistan30.0%
Uzbekistan30.0%
Canada30.0%
El Salvador30.0%
Trinidad and Tobago30.0%
Chile30.0%
Colombia30.0%
Peru30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source9

Is Melhus a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker64%strong on work, weak on housing · range 54–74%
Skilled employee64%strong on work, weak on housing · range 54–74%
Student59%strong on education, weak on housing · range 48–70%
Family64%strong on family, weak on housing · range 54–74%
Retirement59%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 47–71%
Foreign residents2,309 people1 Jan 2026Official source · SSB 09817 B-C / country background Total / Persons
Population17,828 people1 Jan 2026Official source · SSB table 11342: municipality population/area by region and year.
Median gross salary (regional)4,434 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Official source · data.ssb.no
Unemployment rate1.4 %30 Jun 2026Official source · NAV HL301 — fully unemployed by county and municipality, June 2026
NO₂ — annual mean17 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · EEA air quality statistics — NO NO2 annual mean 2024 (station E6-Tiller)
PM10 — annual mean15 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · EEA air quality statistics — NO PM10 annual mean 2024 (station Elgeseter)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-03

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Registered Cars Count10,462 vehicles31 Dec 2025Statistisk sentralbyrå (SSB)17Official
Universities3 institutions31 Dec 2025HK-dir (DBH)16Independent · fylke observation

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Melhus?

The published population was 17,828 people in 2026. Source: SSB table 11342: municipality population/area by region and year..

Is the air quality good in Melhus?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 5 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline. Source: EEA air quality statistics — NO PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station Elgeseter).

How safe is Melhus?

Police recorded 3,450 incidents per 100,000 (2024-2025). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: data.ssb.no.

What is the unemployment rate in Melhus?

The unemployment rate is 1.4 % (June 2026). Source: NAV HL301 — fully unemployed by county and municipality, June 2026.

What is the typical salary around Melhus?

The median gross salary is 4,434 EUR/month. Source: data.ssb.no.

How many foreign residents live in Melhus?

2,309 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: SSB 09817 B-C / country background Total / Persons.

Is Melhus a good place to live?

Melhus may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

How many people are in the Denmark ancestry or ethnicity group in Melhus?

The official ancestry or ethnicity distribution records 17 people (0.1%) in the source-defined population for 2026-01-01. This is a ancestry or ethnicity measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Melhus, Norway: salary, jobs, safety, air quality, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; version approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/no/melhus/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Melhus, Norway: salary, jobs, safety, air quality, climate},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-14},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-14. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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