Is Katowice a city for young people?

The capital of the Silesian Voivodeship is developing vigorously, both economically and culturally. It is also an attractive university centre, drawing more and more students every year. But is it worth staying here after your studies and starting adult life?

Jobs and attractive salaries

What makes a city most attractive as a place to live is stable employment and attractive earnings. And all of this can be found in Katowice. The capital of Silesia has one of the lowest youth unemployment rates. Currently it is around 5% in the 25-34 age group. People straight out of university will therefore have no trouble finding their dream job here.

The level of earnings also matters, with the average in Katowice at 4 thousand PLN gross.

Affordable flats

The housing market in Katowice, especially the primary market, is highly attractive. For a square metre of a new home we will pay around 5 thousand PLN; by comparison, prices in Warsaw stand at 8.3 thousand PLN per sq m, and in Kraków at 6.9 thousand. Such low prices are due to the lack of prestigious locations in the city and the small supply of flats on the secondary market. In addition, most of the flats for sale in Katowice are at a similar distance from the centre, which means there are no great price differences between individual listings.

If you decide on a flat in Katowice, you can also be sure that the infrastructure needed for everyday life will be nearby, together with a calm atmosphere, ideal for young couples, families with children and busy people.

Green spaces

These days more and more people pay attention to the surroundings in which they live. And although Katowice is the centre of the Silesian conurbation, in the urban space we will find plenty of relaxing greenery. The city offers well-kept cycle paths, squares and parks where you can rest from the urban bustle. Residents can enjoy places such as Kościuszko Park and the Murckowski Forest. It is also worth mentioning that as much as 40% of the land in the whole of Silesia is green space. So Silesia is not as industrial as it might seem.

Culture

For young people the cultural life of the city they choose as their own is also important. And in this respect Katowice does not disappoint. The city has a modern congress centre, the famous Spodek, museums, cinemas and theatres. In addition, prestigious festivals take place here every year, such as the World Music Days, the Cult Film Festival and the International Puppet Theatre Festival. So there is plenty to choose from, and this is only part of what the city has to offer.

Efficient transport

The crowning advantage of Katowice as a place friendly to young people and a city worth living in is its very well organised public transport. Thanks to it, we can reach even the farthest corner of the city quickly and efficiently at any time of day or night. In addition, Katowice is surrounded by modern road infrastructure, enabling smooth travel between the other cities of the Silesian conurbation and to Kraków, just 80 km away.