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Living in Łomża

The foreign population count was 126 in March 2021.

Higher unemployment than 61% of Polish cities that publish it, less recorded crime than any other Polish city that publishes it and dirtier air than 65% of Polish cities that publish it.

Which Poland-wide rules apply when you move to Łomża?

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 PolandNational rates and thresholds that apply in Łomża.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

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

Net rent across major citiesŁomża highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Łomża highlighted€10.25Szczecin€8.83Katowice€8.54Poznań€6.55Łódź€5.27Kielce€4.98Opole€4.41Bydgoszcz€4.27Lublin€3.99Białystok€3.56Rzeszów€3.27Radom€2.99Częstochowanet rent, € / m² / month

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Łomża?

The unemployment rate is 5.1 % (2025). Source: Local Data Bank — Share of registered unemployed persons in the working-age population by sex, total, 20258

Unemployment across cities in PolandUnemployment in Łomża is 5.1%. Of 632 cities with data, 125 have unemployment of 3 to under 4%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Poland per band2 cities: 0% to under 1%20–139 cities: 1% to under 2%391–291 cities: 2% to under 3%912–3125 cities: 3% to under 4%1253–4120 cities: 4% to under 5%1204–588 cities: 5% to under 6%885–6Łomża 5.1%59 cities: 6% to under 7%596–758 cities: 7% to under 8%587–830 cities: 8% to under 9%308–99 cities: 9% to under 10%99–108 cities: 10% to under 11%810–112 cities: 11% to under 12%211–121 city: 12% to under 13%112–13

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary (regional)1,726 EUR/month27 Aug 2026bdl.stat.gov.pl1Official
Unemployment rate5.1 %country median 4.4%31 Dec 2025Local Data Bank — Share of registered unemployed persons in the working-age population by sex, total, 20258Official

Public employment service

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

Country-level information

Public Employment Services Poland — Public employment service

Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy / public employment offices

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

Safety

How safe is Łomża?

Police recorded 1,404 incidents per 100,000 (2024). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: bdl.stat.gov.pl2

Recorded crime across major citiesŁomża highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Łomża highlighted4,141Katowice3,165Gdańsk2,970Warszawa2,879Wrocław2,546Kraków2,539Poznań2,519Szczecin2,423Bydgoszcz2,401Łódź2,363Lublin1,708Białystok1,404Łomżarecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,404 incidents per 100,000country median 2,45231 Dec 2024bdl.stat.gov.pl2Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest airportSZY3 Aug 2026OurAirports10Official
Distance to nearest airport82 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports10Official

Language courses and integration

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

Country-level information

Polish language classes for foreigners seeking international protection — State Language Course

Office for Foreigners of Poland

For foreigners seeking international protection and receiving social assistance, temporary-protection beneficiaries receiving support.

PolishIn Person, Onlinefree
Open official information

Polish-language and adaptation courses for repatriates and their families — Newcomer Adaptation

Centre for the Development of Polish Education Abroad (ORPEG)

For repatriates, repatriate family members.

PolishIn Personfree
Open official information
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Łomża.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Łomża?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 17 µg/m³ (2023) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency3

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

Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Łomża annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit52517.0PM2.5104012.6NO₂µg/m³

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

PM2.5 across cities in PolandAnnual PM2.5 in Łomża is 17.0 µg/m³. Of 200 cities with data, 32 have annual PM2.5 of 16 to under 17 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in Poland per band3 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³38–94 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³410–116 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³611–125 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³512–1322 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³2213–1428 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³2814–1530 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³3015–1632 cities: 16 µg/m³ to under 17 µg/m³3216–1724 cities: 17 µg/m³ to under 18 µg/m³2417–18Łomża 17.04 cities: 18 µg/m³ to under 19 µg/m³418–1916 cities: 19 µg/m³ to under 20 µg/m³1619–204 cities: 20 µg/m³ to under 21 µg/m³420–2112 cities: 21 µg/m³ to under 22 µg/m³1221–228 cities: 23 µg/m³ to under 24 µg/m³823–242 cities: 25 µg/m³ to under 26 µg/m³225–26

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
NO₂ — annual mean12.6 µg/m³country median 15.931 Dec 2013Eurostat4Official
PM2.5 — annual mean17 µg/m³country median 16.031 Dec 2023European Environment Agency3Official
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 11.51 · Feb 11.58 · Mar 20.19 · Apr 27.67 · May 30.01 · Jun 31.99 · Jul 33.14 · Aug 35.21 · Sep 33.22 · Oct 22.56 · Nov 17.58 · Dec 11.29 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center9Official
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -35 · Feb -28.09 · Mar -17.99 · Apr -5.17 · May -3.64 · Jun 3.34 · Jul 7.87 · Aug 6.14 · Sep -0.53 · Oct -5.81 · Nov -12.26 · Dec -21.59 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center9Official
Average temperature by monthJan -4.71 · Feb -3.1 · Mar 1.64 · Apr 8.01 · May 13.81 · Jun 17.32 · Jul 19.79 · Aug 19.11 · Sep 14.02 · Oct 7.75 · Nov 2.94 · Dec -1.98 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center9Official
Annual PM2.5 over time11 published observations, 2013–2023
Annual PM2.5 in Łomża by year, µg/m³16.020.725.330.020132015201720192021202317.0µg/m³

Annual PM2.5 fell 39.3% between 2013 and 2023, from 28.0 to 17.0.

Population and city profile

The city covered 33 km² in 2024. Population density was 1,796 people per km² in 2024.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area33 km²31 Dec 2024GUS BDL / GUGiK area variable 20186Official
Foreign-resident share0.2 %31 Dec 2011Eurostat5Official
Foreign residents126 people31 Mar 2021GUS BDL / NSP 2021 non-Polish citizenship variable 16533677Official
Population density1,796 people/km²31 Dec 2024Reproducible gmina density for Łomża: population_total_2024 / official area_2024, rounded to the metric contract precision 0.11Official

Is Łomża 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 worker50%strong on work, weak on housing · range 40–60%
Skilled employee59%strong on work, weak on education · range 49–69%
Student55%strong on safety, weak on education · range 44–66%
Family66%strong on family, weak on education · range 56–76%
Retirement54%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 43–65%
Foreign residents126 people31 Mar 2021Official source · GUS BDL / NSP 2021 non-Polish citizenship variable 1653367
Median gross salary (regional)1,726 EUR/month27 Aug 2026Official source · bdl.stat.gov.pl
Unemployment rate5.1 %31 Dec 2025Official source · Local Data Bank — Share of registered unemployed persons in the working-age population by sex, total, 2025
NO₂ — annual mean12.6 µg/m³31 Dec 2013Official source · Eurostat
PM2.5 — annual mean17 µg/m³31 Dec 2023Official source · European Environment Agency
City area33 km²31 Dec 2024Official source · GUS BDL / GUGiK area variable 2018
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Łomża 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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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

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

Is the air quality good in Łomża?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 17 µg/m³ (2023) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency.

How safe is Łomża?

Police recorded 1,404 incidents per 100,000 (2024). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: bdl.stat.gov.pl.

What is the unemployment rate in Łomża?

The unemployment rate is 5.1 % (2025). Source: Local Data Bank — Share of registered unemployed persons in the working-age population by sex, total, 2025.

What is the typical salary around Łomża?

The median gross salary is 1,726 EUR/month. Source: bdl.stat.gov.pl.

How many foreign residents live in Łomża?

126 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: GUS BDL / NSP 2021 non-Polish citizenship variable 1653367.

Is Łomża a good place to live?

Łomża 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.

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Sources

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  1. bdl.stat.gov.pl bdl.stat.gov.pl · checked 2026-08-27
  2. bdl.stat.gov.pl bdl.stat.gov.pl · checked 2026-08-27
  3. European Environment Agency air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-03
  4. Eurostat ec.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-03
  5. Eurostat ec.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-02
  6. GUS BDL / GUGiK area variable 2018 bdl.stat.gov.pl · checked 2024-12-31
  7. GUS BDL / NSP 2021 non-Polish citizenship variable 1653367 bdl.stat.gov.pl · checked 2021-03-31
  8. Local Data Bank — Share of registered unemployed persons in the working-age population by sex, total, 2025 Local Data Bank · bdl.stat.gov.pl · checked 2026-07-27
  9. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  10. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
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  1. Reproducible gmina density for Łomża: population_total_2024 / official area_2024, rounded to the metric contract precision 0. bdl.stat.gov.pl · checked 2024-12-31

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