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Seville's big southern neighbour, a bread town turned dormitory city with low rents, scorching summers and few reasons to visit.
Dos Hermanas is one of the biggest municipalities of the Seville area, a flat, sprawling city south of the capital on the plain of the Guadalquivir. For centuries it was a farming and baking town. Today it is a large residential city of apartment blocks and detached houses, with a small old centre, big shopping streets and a lot of industrial land on its edges.
It is a very Andalusian place and almost entirely a place to live, not to visit. The reasons to choose it are practical: rents and prices below Seville, a safe family atmosphere, a train and a metro into the capital, and Seville airport close by. The reasons to avoid it are equally practical: the summers are extremely hot, there is little work in the city itself and there is not much to do in the evening.
The city has 142,519 residents (2025), and residents born abroad make up 5.4% (2025).
Data as of · the latest figures cover Jun 2026
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Dos Hermanas is weaker on connectivity and jobs. A typical 70 m² rental costs about €521 a month (2024).
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Few residents come from English-speaking or northern European countries, so daily life runs in Spanish. 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.
Most people drive to work. Without a car, check bus routes from any flat before you commit.
Almost every home can get gigabit fibre, so working from home is not a gamble on the flat you pick.
Non-urgent surgery takes longer than in most of Spain (Andalucía-wide figure). Many residents add private health insurance.
Residents are younger than in most of Spain: more students, young families and evening life.
Bread, olive-oil toast and tapas at neighbourhood bars, with Seville's food scene a short ride away.
Quiet and domestic, with life concentrated on school runs, street markets and church feasts.
Local bars and terraces rather than clubs, and anyone after nightlife heads into Seville.
A small old centre, big residential districts and Montequinto, a self-contained planned suburb.
Andalusian Spanish with a broad accent and almost no English on the street.
Semana Santa, the Romería de Valme and a long local feria with the usual casetas.
Mostly Spanish families who have lived in the Seville area for generations, with few newcomers from abroad.
Dos Hermanas is a city of routines. The mornings belong to the school runs and the bakeries, the afternoons are long and hot, and the evenings are for walking, a drink in a neighbourhood bar and a tapa. The centre around the Plaza de la Constitución and the church of Santa María Magdalena is small and busy, and the street markets are a weekly habit.
The calendar is traditional. Semana Santa is taken seriously, the Romería de Valme in autumn sends a pilgrimage through the fields behind the Virgin of Valme, and the town's feria fills a large fairground with casetas in the usual Andalusian way. Montequinto is a separate world: a planned district of apartment blocks and leafy streets with its own shops and a metro stop.
Food is the usual Seville-area repertoire: bread and olive oil for breakfast, fried fish, spinach with chickpeas, and tapas that cost little. Locals are warm, family-minded and not much interested in outsiders as a category, which cuts both ways for newcomers. Most foreigners who move here do so for a partner or a job at one of the industrial estates.
Dos Hermanas became the city that baked Seville's bread. Its bakers delivered loaves to the capital by cart and later by lorry, and the town was known for it for generations. That farming and baking economy gave way, from the 1980s, to housing for people priced out of Seville, and the municipality grew quickly across the flat land around it.
Much of that growth was planned residential districts such as Montequinto, with wide streets, blocks and sports grounds, but little local employment. Residents take the road, the train or the metro to Seville for work. The jobs score is weak and unemployment is 16.0% (2025). Household income per person is €14,235 a year (2024), and the city comes out below average on prosperity.
The same pattern explains the transport numbers. Car use is 79% of commuters of commuters (2021), one of the highest rates in Spain, and public transport accounts for only 10% of commuters (2021). Mobility comes out below average. Distances inside the city are long and car-shaped even though the metro and commuter rail exist.
Housing is cheaper than in Seville. A typical 70 m² flat rents for about €521 a month (2024), and buying costs €1,993 per square metre (Q2 2026). Healthcare comes out below average. There are few beds in the city itself, and most residents use the large public hospital on the Seville side of the boundary. Recorded crime is 46.8 per 1,000 people (2024), and safety comes out average.
Figures for Dos Hermanas itself, not its region. Each shows the period it covers.
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Safety is around the middle: better than most Spanish cities above 50,000.
Thefts: 748 per 100k people — better than 88% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HomicidesDos Hermanas · 2025 | 0.70 per 100k people | better than 44% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Recorded crimeDos Hermanas · 2024 | 46.8 per 1,000 people | better than 58% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| RobberiesDos Hermanas · 2025 | 62.4 per 100k people | better than 73% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| BurglariesDos Hermanas · 2025 | 144 per 100k people | better than 31% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Sexual offencesDos Hermanas · 2024 | 0.28 per 1,000 people | better than 83% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| TheftsDos Hermanas · 2025 | 748 per 100k people | better than 88% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Vehicle theftsDos Hermanas · 2025 | 122 per 100k people | better than 18% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Digital is around the middle: around the middle of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Homes that can get gigabit internet: 99.1% — better than 68% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Average: 55 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 internetDos Hermanas · 2025 | 99.1% | better than 68% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Homes with fibre to the doorDos Hermanas · 2025 | 98.5% | better than 52% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| 5G coverageDos Hermanas · 2025 | 100.0% | better than 43% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Housing is around the middle: around the middle of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Buying price per m²: 1,993 €/m² — better than 64% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Average: 48 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Rent per m²Dos Hermanas · 2024 | 7.45 €/m² a month | better than 52% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Rents, change in a yearDos Hermanas · 2024 | 3.20% | better than 57% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Buying price per m²Dos Hermanas · 2026-Q2 | 1,993 €/m² | better than 64% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Rent growth a year, over 3 yearsDos Hermanas · 2024 | 5.62% | better than 30% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| House prices, change in a yearDos Hermanas · 2026-Q2 | 16.6% | better than 31% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Climate is around the middle: around the middle of major European cities.
Pleasant days (18–28 °C, dry): 109 days a year — better than 85% of major European cities
Average: 47 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)Dos Hermanas · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 109 days a year | better than 85% of major European cities |
| Days above 35 °CDos Hermanas · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 73.8 days a year | better than 1% of major European cities |
| Nights above 20 °CDos Hermanas · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 52.8 nights a year | better than 18% of major European cities |
Healthcare is below average: behind most Spanish cities above 50,000.
Life expectancy: 82.8 years — worse than 70% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Below average: 30 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancyDos Hermanas · 2023 | 82.8 years | better than 30% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Transport is below average: in the bottom 10% of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Commute by car: 78.9% — worse than 99% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Below average: 30 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)Dos Hermanas · 2021 | 38.0 minutes | better than 51% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Commute by carDos Hermanas · 2021 | 78.9% | better than 1% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Commute by public transportDos Hermanas · 2021 | 10.0% | better than 35% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Prosperity is below average: behind most Spanish cities above 50,000.
Household income per person: 14,235 € a year per person — worse than 72% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Below average: 28 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 personDos Hermanas · 2024 | 14,235 € a year per person | better than 28% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Jobs is weak: in the bottom 10% of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Unemployment, change in a year: 0.36 points — worse than 86% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Weak: 18 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| UnemploymentDos Hermanas · 2025 | 16.0% | better than 21% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Unemployment, change in a yearDos Hermanas · 2025 | 0.36 points | better than 14% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Connectivity is weak: in the bottom 10% of major European cities.
Distance to the main airport: 18.9 km — worse than 86% of major European cities
Weak: 14 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 airportDos Hermanas · 2026-10-21 | 18.9 km | better than 14% of major European cities |
What we cannot score for Dos Hermanas yet
Highs around 38° in July, lows around 5° in January. 109 pleasant days a year (dry, 18–28 °C). 53 warm nights above 20 °C: check for air-conditioning.
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.8°C | 4.6°C | 40 mm |
| February | 17.8°C | 5.9°C | 31 mm |
| March | 20.1°C | 7.4°C | 70 mm |
| April | 23.2°C | 10.0°C | 49 mm |
| May | 28.7°C | 13.3°C | 29 mm |
| June | 33.3°C | 17.2°C | 6 mm |
| July | 38.3°C | 20.6°C | 1 mm |
| August | 38.0°C | 21.0°C | 2 mm |
| September | 32.5°C | 17.9°C | 13 mm |
| October | 27.1°C | 14.3°C | 72 mm |
| November | 20.2°C | 8.9°C | 63 mm |
| December | 17.1°C | 6.5°C | 53 mm |
Summers are the main climate fact. Very hot days number 74 a year a year (2015–2024), one of the highest counts in Spain, and warm days 132 a year (2015–2024). Tropical nights, the ones that keep you awake, number 53 a year (2015–2024). July and August afternoons are best spent indoors with cooling.
Winters are mild, with frost almost unknown at 3 a year (2015–2024), and rain is modest at 427 mm a year (2015–2024). Spring and autumn are the best seasons, and the city is a good winter base for people who dislike the cold. Pleasant days number 109 a year (2015–2024). Plan for high electricity bills in summer and unheated tile floors in winter.
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39/100 · below average · 92nd of 106 Spanish cities above 50,000
16.0% in 2025
16.6% in Q2 2026
€7.4 per m² a month in 2024
€1,993 per m² in Q2 2026
82.8 years in 2023
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A comfortable family suburb with large houses, but Seville has the better addresses and schools.
Not measured yet: Average dwelling size, Education, Environment, Income tax and social security, average earner, Total tax on labour, average earner.
Cheap, with the Pablo de Olavide university reachable by metro from Montequinto, but a thin student life locally.
Nothing stands out.
Better nearby for students: Granada (64), Jaén (64), Córdoba (60)
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Cycle most, Education, Lifestyle, Price level vs EU average, Walk most, Youth unemployment (15–24).
Fibre is widespread and Seville airport is close, but there is almost no remote-work culture.
Better nearby for remote workers: La Línea de la Concepción (72), Torremolinos (63), Fuengirola (60)
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Fixed broadband penetration, Lifestyle.
A flat plain with a pine park, hot summers and few paths, though Seville's riverside and the Doñana and Cádiz coast are within reach.
Better nearby for beach, mountains and the outdoors: Málaga (84), Rincón de la Victoria (80), Motril (79)
Not measured yet: Environment, Fine-particle pollution (PM2.5), Lifestyle, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), Strong-wind days.
Safe, family-oriented and cheaper than Seville, with sports facilities and parks, but heat and jobs are the limits.
Better nearby for families with children: Linares (64), Jaén (60), Utrera (56)
Not measured yet: 15-year-olds' maths (PISA), Average dwelling size, Childcare availability, Education, Environment, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), Pre-primary participation.
Industrial land and logistics sites along the motorways suit light industry and distribution at low costs.
Nothing stands out.
Better nearby for founders and self-employed: Torremolinos (56), Granada (53), Sevilla (52)
Not measured yet: Jobs in high-tech sectors, Regulatory quality.
Mild winters and low rents, but summer heat is extreme and the city has no big hospital of its own.
Nothing stands out.
Better nearby for retirees: Motril (67), Rincón de la Victoria (64), El Ejido (63)
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Doctors, Environment, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂).
Rents and prices below Seville's, with supermarkets and a train, though the job market is weak.
Better nearby for budget-conscious movers: Linares (72), Utrera (66), El Ejido (65)
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Households spending >40% of income on housing, Price level vs EU average.
Local fiestas and Semana Santa, with the real cultural scene in Seville half an hour away.
Nothing stands out.
Better nearby for culture, food and nightlife: Granada (69), Cádiz (54), Almería (53)
Not measured yet: Lifestyle, Walk most.
A poor fit: jobs are in Seville, and nightlife is too.
Nothing stands out.
Better nearby for young professionals: Granada (53), Cádiz (51), Jaén (49)
Not measured yet: Jobs in high-tech sectors, Lifestyle, Median gross salary, Youth unemployment (15–24).
Taxes, residency and the wider economy are set nationally, so they are the same in Dos Hermanas as anywhere in Spain.
Compared with Dos Hermanas; each card says where it is better or worse for someone living there.
70 m²: €635 a month
Compare with Dos Hermanas70 m²: €705 a month
Compare with Dos Hermanas70 m²: €474 a month
Compare with Dos Hermanas70 m²: €474 a month
Compare with Dos Hermanas70 m²: €470 a month
Compare with Dos Hermanas70 m²: €440 a month
Compare with Dos HermanasGuide written 2026-10-22. Figures 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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