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Huesca stands out for jobs, housing and prosperity; it is weaker on connectivity. A typical 70 m² rental costs about €467 a month (2024).
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Huesca stands out for jobs, housing and prosperity; it is weaker on connectivity. A typical 70 m² rental costs about €467 a month (2024).
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You will meet English speakers, mostly in the centre and at international employers. Shops, landlords and schools expect 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.
Frosty nights are common. Many older Spanish flats are poorly insulated: ask about heating and the winter energy bill.
People born abroad are in work less often than people born in Spain across Aragón. Remote income or a job offer makes the move far easier.
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 (Aragón-wide figure). Many residents add private health insurance.
Figures for Huesca itself, not its region. Each shows the period it covers.
Each card uses Huesca data only and compares it with similar cities. Open “Why this score?” to see the measures behind it.
Jobs is strong: in the top 10% of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Unemployment, change in a year: -3.31 points — better than 96% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Strong: 79 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| UnemploymentHuesca · 2025 | 9.20% | better than 67% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Unemployment, change in a yearHuesca · 2025 | -3.31 points | better than 96% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Housing is above average: in the top quarter of Spanish cities above 50,000.
House prices, change in a year: 9.57% — better than 82% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Above average: 66 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Rent per m²Huesca · 2024 | 6.67 €/m² a month | better than 68% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Rents, change in a yearHuesca · 2024 | 3.20% | better than 57% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Buying price per m²Huesca · 2026-Q2 | 1,810 €/m² | better than 70% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Rent growth a year, over 3 yearsHuesca · 2024 | 4.38% | better than 62% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| House prices, change in a yearHuesca · 2026-Q2 | 9.57% | better than 82% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Prosperity is above average: better than most Spanish cities above 50,000.
Household income per person: 16,373 € a year per person — better than 64% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Above average: 64 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 personHuesca · 2024 | 16,373 € a year per person | better than 64% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Healthcare is above average: better than most Spanish cities above 50,000.
Life expectancy: 83.6 years — better than 63% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Above average: 63 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancyHuesca · 2023 | 83.6 years | better than 63% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Safety is above average: better than most Spanish cities above 50,000.
Sexual offences: 0.26 per 1,000 people — better than 87% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Above average: 61 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| HomicidesHuesca · 2025 | 5.41 per 100k people | better than 0% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Recorded crimeHuesca · 2024 | 40.2 per 1,000 people | better than 83% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| RobberiesHuesca · 2025 | 72.1 per 100k people | better than 61% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| BurglariesHuesca · 2025 | 95.6 per 100k people | better than 62% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Sexual offencesHuesca · 2024 | 0.26 per 1,000 people | better than 87% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| TheftsHuesca · 2025 | 956 per 100k people | better than 66% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Vehicle theftsHuesca · 2025 | 32.5 per 100k people | better than 77% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Digital is around the middle: around the middle of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Homes with fibre to the door: 98.9% — better than 61% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Average: 47 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 internetHuesca · 2025 | 98.7% | better than 58% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Homes with fibre to the doorHuesca · 2025 | 98.9% | better than 61% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| 5G coverageHuesca · 2025 | 99.9% | better than 15% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Climate is around the middle: around the middle of major European cities.
Pleasant days (18–28 °C, dry): 92.4 days a year — better than 70% of major European cities
Average: 46 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)Huesca · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 92.4 days a year | better than 70% of major European cities |
| Days above 35 °CHuesca · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 21.8 days a year | better than 11% of major European cities |
| Nights above 20 °CHuesca · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 16.6 nights a year | better than 32% of major European cities |
Connectivity is weak: in the bottom 10% of major European cities.
Distance to the main airport: 72.1 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 airportHuesca · 2026-10-21 | 72.1 km | better than 0% of major European cities |
What we cannot score for Huesca yet
Highs around 33° in July, lows around 1° in January. 92 pleasant days a year (dry, 18–28 °C).
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.8°C | 0.9°C | 40 mm |
| February | 13.2°C | 2.3°C | 31 mm |
| March | 16.0°C | 4.0°C | 47 mm |
| April | 19.3°C | 6.3°C | 48 mm |
| May | 23.9°C | 10.2°C | 40 mm |
| June | 28.7°C | 14.9°C | 45 mm |
| July | 33.2°C | 17.8°C | 21 mm |
| August | 32.6°C | 18.0°C | 25 mm |
| September | 26.6°C | 14.0°C | 43 mm |
| October | 21.9°C | 10.3°C | 50 mm |
| November | 15.1°C | 5.3°C | 48 mm |
| December | 12.0°C | 3.0°C | 32 mm |
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82/100 · strong · 5th of 106 Spanish cities above 50,000
9.6% in Q2 2026
€6.7 per m² a month in 2024
€1,810 per m² in Q2 2026
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Fit from the data, 0 to 100, against other Spanish cities. Open a group to see the figures behind it.
Nothing stands out.
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Households spending >40% of income on housing, Price level vs EU average.
Not measured yet: 15-year-olds' maths (PISA), Average commute (one way), Average dwelling size, Childcare availability, Education, Environment, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), Pre-primary participation.
Nothing stands out.
Not measured yet: Commute by public transport, Jobs in high-tech sectors, Lifestyle, Median gross salary, Transport, Youth unemployment (15–24).
Not measured yet: Average dwelling size, Education, Environment, Income tax and social security, average earner, Total tax on labour, average earner.
Better nearby for retirees: Zaragoza (60)
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Doctors, Environment, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂).
Not measured yet: Commute by public transport, Cost of Living, Cycle most, Education, Lifestyle, Price level vs EU average, Transport, Walk most, Youth unemployment (15–24).
Better nearby for remote workers: Zaragoza (54)
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Fixed broadband penetration, Lifestyle.
Nothing stands out.
Not measured yet: Jobs in high-tech sectors, Regulatory quality.
Nothing stands out.
Nothing stands out.
Better nearby for culture, food and nightlife: Zaragoza (53)
Not measured yet: Commute by public transport, Lifestyle, Transport, Walk most.
Better nearby for beach, mountains and the outdoors: Zaragoza (60)
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 Huesca as anywhere in Spain.
Compared with Huesca; each card says where it is better or worse for someone living there.
70 m²: €541 a month
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