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Ferrol stands out for climate; it is weaker on connectivity and digital. A typical 70 m² rental costs about €333 a month (2024).
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Ferrol stands out for climate; it is weaker on connectivity and digital. A typical 70 m² rental costs about €333 a month (2024).
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Practical conclusions we draw from Ferrol’s figures. They are inferences, not official statistics: each says what it rests on.
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 or Galician.
Galician is an official language alongside Spanish. Expect it on signs, at the town hall and in state schools.
Most people drive to work. Without a car, check bus routes from any flat before you commit.
Residents are older than in most of Spain: calmer streets, and fewer young people to share a flat or a night out with.
Figures for Ferrol itself, not its region. Each shows the period it covers.
Each card uses Ferrol data only and compares it with similar cities. Open “Why this score?” to see the measures behind it.
Climate is strong: in the top 10% of major European cities.
Nights above 20 °C: 0.10 nights a year — better than 95% of major European cities
Strong: 85 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)Ferrol · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 118 days a year | better than 89% of major European cities |
| Days above 35 °CFerrol · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 0.50 days a year | better than 66% of major European cities |
| Nights above 20 °CFerrol · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 0.10 nights a year | better than 95% of major European cities |
Housing is around the middle: better than most Spanish cities above 50,000.
Rent per m²: 4.76 €/m² a month — better than 98% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rent per m²Ferrol · 2024 | 4.76 €/m² a month | better than 98% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Rents, change in a yearFerrol · 2024 | 3.40% | better than 43% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Buying price per m²Ferrol · 2026-Q2 | 1,212 €/m² | better than 95% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Rent growth a year, over 3 yearsFerrol · 2024 | 5.70% | better than 27% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| House prices, change in a yearFerrol · 2026-Q2 | 20.4% | better than 9% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Safety is around the middle: better than most Spanish cities above 50,000.
Vehicle thefts: 6.21 per 100k people — better than 100% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Average: 57 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| HomicidesFerrol · 2025 | 0.00 per 100k people | better than 78% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Recorded crimeFerrol · 2024 | 47.2 per 1,000 people | better than 56% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| RobberiesFerrol · 2025 | 82.3 per 100k people | better than 50% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| BurglariesFerrol · 2025 | 129 per 100k people | better than 39% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Sexual offencesFerrol · 2024 | 0.51 per 1,000 people | better than 33% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| TheftsFerrol · 2025 | 1,002 per 100k people | better than 63% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Vehicle theftsFerrol · 2025 | 6.21 per 100k people | better than 100% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Jobs is around the middle: around the middle of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Unemployment, change in a year: -1.31 points — better than 62% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Average: 54 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| UnemploymentFerrol · 2025 | 10.8% | better than 49% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Unemployment, change in a yearFerrol · 2025 | -1.31 points | better than 62% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Prosperity is around the middle: around the middle of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Household income per person: 15,850 € a year per person — better than 52% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Average: 52 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 personFerrol · 2024 | 15,850 € a year per person | better than 52% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Transport is around the middle: behind most Spanish cities above 50,000.
Average commute (one way): 34.3 minutes — better than 81% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Average: 43 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)Ferrol · 2021 | 34.3 minutes | better than 81% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Commute by carFerrol · 2021 | 70.3% | better than 14% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Commute by public transportFerrol · 2021 | 7.90% | better than 25% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Healthcare is weak: in the bottom quarter of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Life expectancy: 82.1 years — worse than 83% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancyFerrol · 2023 | 82.1 years | better than 17% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Digital is weak: in the bottom 10% of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Homes that can get gigabit internet: 93.3% — worse than 94% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Weak: 10 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 internetFerrol · 2025 | 93.3% | better than 6% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Homes with fibre to the doorFerrol · 2025 | 94.7% | better than 6% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| 5G coverageFerrol · 2025 | 100.0% | better than 20% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Connectivity is weak: in the bottom 10% of major European cities.
Distance to the main airport: 69.2 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 airportFerrol · 2026-10-21 | 69.2 km | better than 0% of major European cities |
What we cannot score for Ferrol yet
Highs around 24° in August, lows around 7° in January. 118 pleasant days a year (dry, 18–28 °C).
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.0°C | 6.8°C | 138 mm |
| February | 12.8°C | 6.8°C | 111 mm |
| March | 13.8°C | 7.3°C | 116 mm |
| April | 16.2°C | 8.4°C | 84 mm |
| May | 18.7°C | 10.7°C | 65 mm |
| June | 20.9°C | 13.0°C | 61 mm |
| July | 23.5°C | 14.8°C | 18 mm |
| August | 24.4°C | 15.3°C | 34 mm |
| September | 22.6°C | 14.2°C | 54 mm |
| October | 19.7°C | 12.3°C | 139 mm |
| November | 15.3°C | 9.7°C | 151 mm |
| December | 13.4°C | 8.2°C | 147 mm |
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64/100 · above average · 40th of 106 Spanish cities above 50,000
10.8% in 2025
20.4% in Q2 2026
€4.8 per m² a month in 2024
€1,213 per m² in Q2 2026
82.1 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: Cost of Living, Households spending >40% of income on housing, Price level vs EU average.
Not measured yet: Environment, Fine-particle pollution (PM2.5), Lifestyle, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), Strong-wind days.
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Doctors, Environment, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂).
Not measured yet: 15-year-olds' maths (PISA), Average dwelling size, Childcare availability, Education, Environment, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), Pre-primary participation.
Better nearby for students: Ourense (63), A Coruña (62), Lugo (58)
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Cycle most, Education, Lifestyle, Price level vs EU average, Walk most, Youth unemployment (15–24).
Better nearby for high earners and investors: Lugo (64), Pontevedra (64), Santiago de Compostela (64)
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: A Coruña (66), Lugo (62), Ourense (62)
Not measured yet: Jobs in high-tech sectors, Lifestyle, Median gross salary, Youth unemployment (15–24).
Better nearby for remote workers: A Coruña (55), Santiago de Compostela (50), Vigo (50)
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Fixed broadband penetration, Lifestyle.
Nothing stands out.
Nothing stands out.
Better nearby for founders and self-employed: Santiago de Compostela (62), A Coruña (59), Vigo (50)
Not measured yet: Jobs in high-tech sectors, Regulatory quality.
Better nearby for culture, food and nightlife: A Coruña (72), Vigo (59), Santiago de Compostela (54)
Not measured yet: Lifestyle, Walk most.
Taxes, residency and the wider economy are set nationally, so they are the same in Ferrol as anywhere in Spain.
Compared with Ferrol; each card says where it is better or worse for someone living there.
70 m²: €497 a month
Compare with Ferrol70 m²: €505 a month
Compare with Ferrol70 m²: €341 a month
Compare with Ferrol70 m²: €355 a month
Compare with Ferrol70 m²: €443 a month
Compare with Ferrol70 m²: €533 a month
Compare with FerrolFigures 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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