Opinions about Living in Hyvinkää?
I spend a few weeks in Finland each year, but am thinking of buying a place so that I can spend at least half the year - ideally within 60-90 minutes commute of Helsinki. Sadly, and embarrassingly, I have to admit that I don't know Finland outside of the center of Helsinki and it's immediate environs - aside from a few trips to Turku, Tampere, and Seinajoki.
Because my budget isn't at all huge, I've been looking around (via Etuovi and in person - several open houses, broker assists, etc.) and exploring areas more further afield, where it's often quieter and where I don't have to settle for 25 square meters. Some areas I've discounted for various reasons, but one that I'm thinking of is Hyvinkää. I've seen several affordable apartments online, none in person yet - but took a ride up there, walked around, and it seemed fairly livable to me. However - I've read online and heard from acquaintances that it's not a "good" place to live.
Does anyone have any input? As an outsider, it's surely possible I'm missing something. But any thoughts/opinions/insights - positive or negative - are welcome. Thank you in advance.