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An affluent north-west Madrid suburb of villas, business parks and football, built for cars and families.
Las Rozas is a large suburb on the north-west side of Madrid, on the road toward the Sierra de Guadarrama. It began as a small town and was built out from the 1980s with housing estates, villa urbanisations, shopping centres and business parks. It is one of the richest and best-educated places in Spain.
It is a place to live rather than to visit. Streets are wide and quiet, houses have gardens and pools, the shopping is in malls and the schools are good. The pay-off is a long commute, a dependence on the car and a price tag that matches the profile.
The city has 99,037 residents (2025). It suits families and well-paid professionals who work in Madrid and want space, safety and the mountains nearby, and it suits people on a modest budget or in search of a city centre far less.
Data as of · the latest figures cover Jun 2026
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Las Rozas de Madrid stands out for healthcare, prosperity and jobs; it is weaker on connectivity and transport. A typical 70 m² rental costs about €938 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 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.
Family restaurants and terraces in the older centre and the malls, and the full Madrid restaurant scene a drive away.
Quiet and orderly, with school runs, sports clubs and shopping on Saturdays.
Early dinners and terraces in the town, with Madrid for anything late or cultural.
The old centre of Las Rozas is small, Las Matas is a self-contained residential district and the villa estates lie further out.
Spanish, with English in business and international schools.
Local fiestas in the old centre and in Las Matas, with concerts and fairs in summer.
Parks such as the Dehesa de Navalcarbón, cycling and running paths and the Sierra de Guadarrama within a drive.
Las Rozas has no obvious centre. The old town around the Plaza Mayor and the church is small, and most of life happens in the districts and in the shopping and leisure centres, with big car parks and chain restaurants. Las Matas is a self-contained district with its own shops and schools, and the villa estates are gated, green and quiet.
The people are mostly families, executives and sports staff, with a good number of Latin American and European residents. Weekends are for sports clubs, padel, golf and trips to the Sierra. The local auditorium and cultural centre run a steady programme, but for museums and nightlife people go to Madrid.
English is common in business and in the international schools of the north-west suburbs. The district is safe and well kept, and the main frustrations are traffic on the motorway and the lack of a walkable centre.
The railway and the motorway to the north-west brought commuters, and Madrid's growth did the rest. Companies followed the executives, and business parks, logistics and head offices were built along the road. The national football federation put its training campus here, and an outlet shopping village draws visitors from across Madrid and abroad. Private schools and clinics grew up around the well-off residents, and the town kept building low-density housing rather than blocks, which is why it feels spread out and depends on the car.
The population that settled is among the most educated in Spain. Adults with a university degree make up 78% (2024), household income per person is €26,014 a year (2024), and prosperity comes out strong. Unemployment is 4.9% (2025), and life expectancy is 85.6 years (2023).
Prices follow the profile. A typical 70 m² flat rents for about €938 a month (2024), and buying costs €4,486 per square metre (Q2 2026). House prices rose 13.9% over the last year (Q2 2026). Housing comes out average.
The weak points are transport and distance. The average one-way commute is 55 min (2021), though 24% of commuters take public transport (2021), and mobility comes out below average. The town has 0.0 per 1,000 people hospital beds (2025), because the big public hospital for the area is in the neighbouring town of Majadahonda, and private hospitals serve the rest. Safety comes out above average, with recorded crime at 46.6 per 1,000 people (2024).
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Healthcare is strong: in the top 10% of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Life expectancy: 85.6 years — better than 98% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Strong: 98 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancyLas Rozas de Madrid · 2023 | 85.6 years | better than 98% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Prosperity is strong: in the top 10% of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Household income per person: 26,014 € a year per person — better than 97% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Strong: 97 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 personLas Rozas de Madrid · 2024 | 26,014 € a year per person | better than 97% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Jobs is above average: in the top quarter of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Unemployment: 4.94% — better than 99% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Above average: 70 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| UnemploymentLas Rozas de Madrid · 2025 | 4.94% | better than 99% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Unemployment, change in a yearLas Rozas de Madrid · 2025 | -0.42 points | better than 26% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Safety is above average: better than most Spanish cities above 50,000.
Robberies: 33.3 per 100k people — better than 93% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HomicidesLas Rozas de Madrid · 2025 | 0.00 per 100k people | better than 78% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Recorded crimeLas Rozas de Madrid · 2024 | 46.6 per 1,000 people | better than 59% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| RobberiesLas Rozas de Madrid · 2025 | 33.3 per 100k people | better than 93% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| BurglariesLas Rozas de Madrid · 2025 | 138 per 100k people | better than 34% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Sexual offencesLas Rozas de Madrid · 2024 | 0.40 per 1,000 people | better than 54% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| TheftsLas Rozas de Madrid · 2025 | 1,144 per 100k people | better than 53% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Vehicle theftsLas Rozas de Madrid · 2025 | 37.4 per 100k people | better than 71% 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: 58 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 internetLas Rozas de Madrid · 2025 | 98.3% | better than 53% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Homes with fibre to the doorLas Rozas de Madrid · 2025 | 98.1% | better than 42% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| 5G coverageLas Rozas de Madrid · 2025 | 100% | better than 85% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Housing is around the middle: behind most Spanish cities above 50,000.
Rent growth a year, over 3 years: 3.95% — better than 82% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Average: 44 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Rent per m²Las Rozas de Madrid · 2024 | 13.4 €/m² a month | better than 4% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Rents, change in a yearLas Rozas de Madrid · 2024 | 2.90% | better than 77% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Buying price per m²Las Rozas de Madrid · 2026-Q2 | 4,486 €/m² | better than 7% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Rent growth a year, over 3 yearsLas Rozas de Madrid · 2024 | 3.95% | better than 82% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| House prices, change in a yearLas Rozas de Madrid · 2026-Q2 | 13.9% | better than 55% 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)Las Rozas de Madrid · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 84.2 days a year | better than 61% of major European cities |
| Days above 35 °CLas Rozas de Madrid · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 32.6 days a year | better than 7% of major European cities |
| Nights above 20 °CLas Rozas de Madrid · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 11.3 nights a year | better than 42% of major European cities |
Transport is below average: in the bottom quarter of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Average commute (one way): 54.6 minutes — worse than 95% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Below average: 35 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)Las Rozas de Madrid · 2021 | 54.6 minutes | better than 5% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Commute by carLas Rozas de Madrid · 2021 | 68.0% | better than 19% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Commute by public transportLas Rozas de Madrid · 2021 | 23.7% | better than 88% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Connectivity is weak: in the bottom 10% of major European cities.
Distance to the main airport: 27.2 km — worse than 95% of major European cities
Weak: 5 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 airportLas Rozas de Madrid · 2026-10-21 | 27.2 km | better than 5% of major European cities |
What we cannot score for Las Rozas de Madrid 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 |
Las Rozas has the continental climate of the Madrid plateau. Summers are hot and dry: days above the heat threshold number 33 a year (2015–2024), though nights cool better than on the coast, at 11 a year warm nights (2015–2024). Winters are cold and clear, with frost on 46 a year (2015–2024).
Rain is modest: 480 mm a year (2015–2024). Pleasant days, mild and dry, number only 84 a year (2015–2024), concentrated in spring and autumn. The Sierra is a short drive away and gets snow in winter, which makes the area good for people who like four seasons.
It is a year-round suburb for people with a pool or air conditioning, and with heating that works when the plateau freezes.
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46/100 · average · 78th of 106 Spanish cities above 50,000
4.9% in 2025
13.9% in Q2 2026
€13.4 per m² a month in 2024
€4,486 per m² in Q2 2026
85.6 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.
The strongest fit: big houses, private healthcare, international schools and a safe, polished setting.
Not measured yet: Average dwelling size, Education, Environment, Income tax and social security, average earner, Total tax on labour, average earner.
A good place to work in the business parks, but expensive to rent and quiet at night, so most people in their twenties live in Madrid.
Not measured yet: Jobs in high-tech sectors, Lifestyle, Median gross salary, Youth unemployment (15–24).
A local auditorium and cultural centre, with Madrid's museums and theatres a drive away.
Not measured yet: Lifestyle, Walk most.
A strong fit for well-off families: big homes, good state and private schools, sports clubs and safe streets.
Not measured yet: 15-year-olds' maths (PISA), Average dwelling size, Childcare availability, Education, Environment, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), Pre-primary participation.
Business parks, a well-educated workforce and Madrid's market within reach make this a practical base for firms that need offices near the city.
Nothing stands out.
Not measured yet: Jobs in high-tech sectors, Regulatory quality.
Safe, quiet and very healthy, with a strong private hospital offer, but a car-dependent layout, hot summers and high costs.
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Doctors, Environment, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂).
Not a student town, with high rents and Madrid campuses a long journey away.
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Cycle most, Education, Lifestyle, Price level vs EU average, Walk most, Youth unemployment (15–24).
Not a place for a low income: rents and prices are among the highest in Spain outside the big cities.
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.
Good mobile and fibre coverage and space for a home office, but the airport is a drive away and the area is built around cars.
Better nearby for remote workers: Coslada (62), Torrejón de Ardoz (58), Alcobendas (54)
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Fixed broadband penetration, Lifestyle.
The Sierra and the Monte de El Pardo are close, but the town itself is car-based and suburban.
Better nearby for beach, mountains and the outdoors: Madrid (44), Aranjuez (38), Pinto (38)
Not measured yet: Environment, Fine-particle pollution (PM2.5), Lifestyle, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), Strong-wind days.
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Compared with Las Rozas de Madrid; each card says where it is better or worse for someone living there.
70 m²: €829 a month
Compare with Las Rozas de Madrid70 m²: €713 a month
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Compare with Las Rozas de Madrid70 m²: €569 a month
Compare with Las Rozas de Madrid70 m²: €885 a month
Compare with Las Rozas de MadridGuide 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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