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Collado Villalba stands out for healthcare; it is weaker on connectivity and housing. A typical 70 m² rental costs about €665 a month (2024).
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Collado Villalba stands out for healthcare; it is weaker on connectivity and housing. A typical 70 m² rental costs about €665 a month (2024).
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A large international and graduate population means English is common at work, in cafés and among neighbours. Contracts, the town hall and most doctors work in Spanish.
Summer nights stay warm, so sleep depends on a cooled bedroom. Check for air-conditioning before you sign.
Frosty nights are common. Many older Spanish flats are poorly insulated: ask about heating and the winter energy bill.
Most commuters walk, cycle or take public transport. Owning a car is optional, and parking is the bigger cost.
Almost every home can get gigabit fibre, so working from home is not a gamble on the flat you pick.
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Healthcare is strong: in the top quarter of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Life expectancy: 84.3 years — better than 82% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Strong: 82 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancyCollado Villalba · 2023 | 84.3 years | better than 82% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Jobs is around the middle: better than most Spanish cities above 50,000.
Unemployment: 9.21% — better than 67% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Average: 58 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| UnemploymentCollado Villalba · 2025 | 9.21% | better than 67% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Unemployment, change in a yearCollado Villalba · 2025 | -0.92 points | better than 44% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Safety is around the middle: around the middle of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Vehicle thefts: 16.4 per 100k people — better than 94% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Average: 51 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| HomicidesCollado Villalba · 2025 | 0.00 per 100k people | better than 78% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Recorded crimeCollado Villalba · 2024 | 49.3 per 1,000 people | better than 45% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| RobberiesCollado Villalba · 2025 | 106 per 100k people | better than 37% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| BurglariesCollado Villalba · 2025 | 117 per 100k people | better than 48% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Sexual offencesCollado Villalba · 2024 | 0.61 per 1,000 people | better than 17% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| TheftsCollado Villalba · 2025 | 923 per 100k people | better than 71% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Vehicle theftsCollado Villalba · 2025 | 16.4 per 100k people | better than 94% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Transport is around the middle: around the middle of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Commute by public transport: 31.8% — better than 96% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Average: 50 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Average commute (one way)Collado Villalba · 2021 | 59.4 minutes | better than 1% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Commute by carCollado Villalba · 2021 | 57.2% | better than 63% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Commute by public transportCollado Villalba · 2021 | 31.8% | better than 96% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Digital is around the middle: around the middle of Spanish cities above 50,000.
5G coverage: 100% — better than 85% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Average: 46 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Homes that can get gigabit internetCollado Villalba · 2025 | 97.3% | better than 29% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Homes with fibre to the doorCollado Villalba · 2025 | 97.7% | better than 32% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| 5G coverageCollado Villalba · 2025 | 100% | better than 85% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Prosperity is around the middle: around the middle of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Household income per person: 15,505 € a year per person — worse than 54% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Average: 46 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Household income per personCollado Villalba · 2024 | 15,505 € a year per person | better than 46% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Climate is around the middle: behind most major European cities.
Pleasant days (18–28 °C, dry): 84.2 days a year — better than 61% of major European cities
Average: 43 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant days (18–28 °C, dry)Collado Villalba · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 84.2 days a year | better than 61% of major European cities |
| Days above 35 °CCollado Villalba · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 32.6 days a year | better than 7% of major European cities |
| Nights above 20 °CCollado Villalba · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 11.3 nights a year | better than 42% of major European cities |
Housing is below average: in the bottom quarter of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Rent per m²: 9.49 €/m² a month — worse than 76% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Below average: 36 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Rent per m²Collado Villalba · 2024 | 9.49 €/m² a month | better than 24% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Rents, change in a yearCollado Villalba · 2024 | 3.60% | better than 35% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Buying price per m²Collado Villalba · 2026-Q2 | 2,994 €/m² | better than 28% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Rent growth a year, over 3 yearsCollado Villalba · 2024 | 4.44% | better than 60% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| House prices, change in a yearCollado Villalba · 2026-Q2 | 16.3% | better than 34% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Connectivity is weak: in the bottom 10% of major European cities.
Distance to the main airport: 38.8 km — worse than 100% of major European cities
Weak: 0 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Distance to the main airportCollado Villalba · 2026-10-21 | 38.8 km | better than 0% of major European cities |
What we cannot score for Collado Villalba yet
Highs around 35° in July, lows around -0° in January. 84 pleasant days a year (dry, 18–28 °C).
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.9°C | -0.1°C | 40 mm |
| February | 12.2°C | 0.9°C | 32 mm |
| March | 14.9°C | 2.7°C | 57 mm |
| April | 18.2°C | 5.1°C | 59 mm |
| May | 23.6°C | 9.1°C | 33 mm |
| June | 29.2°C | 14.1°C | 28 mm |
| July | 34.7°C | 17.7°C | 10 mm |
| August | 33.9°C | 17.5°C | 19 mm |
| September | 27.1°C | 13.1°C | 41 mm |
| October | 21.7°C | 9.3°C | 70 mm |
| November | 14.5°C | 4.2°C | 49 mm |
| December | 11.4°C | 1.8°C | 43 mm |
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55/100 · average · 60th of 106 Spanish cities above 50,000
9.2% in 2025
16.3% in Q2 2026
€9.5 per m² a month in 2024
€2,994 per m² in Q2 2026
84.3 years in 2023
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Fit from the data, 0 to 100, against other Spanish cities. Open a group to see the figures behind it.
Not measured yet: Lifestyle, Walk most.
Not measured yet: Average dwelling size, Education, Environment, Income tax and social security, average earner, Total tax on labour, average earner.
Better nearby for young professionals: Madrid (65), Rivas-Vaciamadrid (65), Las Rozas de Madrid (64)
Not measured yet: Jobs in high-tech sectors, Lifestyle, Median gross salary, Youth unemployment (15–24).
Better nearby for students: Madrid (57), Rivas-Vaciamadrid (57), Parla (56)
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Cycle most, Education, Lifestyle, Price level vs EU average, Walk most, Youth unemployment (15–24).
Better nearby for retirees: Coslada (56), Fuenlabrada (56), Pinto (55)
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Doctors, Environment, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂).
Better nearby for families with children: Fuenlabrada (62), Aranjuez (60), Coslada (60)
Not measured yet: 15-year-olds' maths (PISA), Average dwelling size, Childcare availability, Education, Environment, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), Pre-primary participation.
Nothing stands out.
Better nearby for founders and self-employed: Alcobendas (69), Madrid (68), Coslada (64)
Not measured yet: Jobs in high-tech sectors, Regulatory quality.
Better nearby for budget-conscious movers: Aranjuez (55), Valdemoro (54), Fuenlabrada (51)
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Households spending >40% of income on housing, Price level vs EU average.
Nothing stands out.
Better nearby for remote workers: Coslada (62), Torrejón de Ardoz (58), Alcobendas (54)
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Fixed broadband penetration, Lifestyle.
Better nearby for beach, mountains and the outdoors: Madrid (44)
Not measured yet: Environment, Fine-particle pollution (PM2.5), Lifestyle, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), Strong-wind days.
Taxes, residency and the wider economy are set nationally, so they are the same in Collado Villalba as anywhere in Spain.
Compared with Collado Villalba; each card says where it is better or worse for someone living there.
70 m²: €829 a month
Compare with Collado Villalba70 m²: €713 a month
Compare with Collado Villalba70 m²: €659 a month
Compare with Collado Villalba70 m²: €553 a month
Compare with Collado Villalba70 m²: €569 a month
Compare with Collado Villalba70 m²: €885 a month
Compare with Collado VillalbaFigures are refreshed as new official data is published; the period beside each number says what it covers. “Our read” cards are our inferences from those figures. How we score
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