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Linares stands out for housing and safety; it is weaker on connectivity and healthcare. A typical 70 m² rental costs about €292 a month (2024).
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Linares stands out for housing and safety; it is weaker on connectivity and healthcare. A typical 70 m² rental costs about €292 a month (2024).
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Practical conclusions we draw from Linares’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.
Summer nights stay warm, so sleep depends on a cooled bedroom. Check for air-conditioning before you sign.
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.
Figures for Linares itself, not its region. Each shows the period it covers.
Each card uses Linares data only and compares it with similar cities. Open “Why this score?” to see the measures behind it.
Housing is strong: in the top 10% of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Rent per m²: 4.17 €/m² a month — better than 100% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Strong: 93 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Rent per m²Linares · 2024 | 4.17 €/m² a month | better than 100% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Rents, change in a yearLinares · 2024 | 2.50% | better than 95% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Buying price per m²Linares · 2026-Q2 | 889 €/m² | better than 100% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Rent growth a year, over 3 yearsLinares · 2024 | 3.87% | better than 85% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| House prices, change in a yearLinares · 2026-Q2 | 10.6% | better than 79% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Safety is strong: in the top 10% of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Recorded crime: 32.3 per 1,000 people — better than 98% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Strong: 87 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| HomicidesLinares · 2025 | 0.00 per 100k people | better than 78% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Recorded crimeLinares · 2024 | 32.3 per 1,000 people | better than 98% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| RobberiesLinares · 2025 | 44.9 per 100k people | better than 87% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| BurglariesLinares · 2025 | 82.7 per 100k people | better than 75% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Sexual offencesLinares · 2024 | 0.27 per 1,000 people | better than 85% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| TheftsLinares · 2025 | 550 per 100k people | better than 97% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Vehicle theftsLinares · 2025 | 35.9 per 100k people | better than 74% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Climate is around the middle: behind most major European cities.
Pleasant days (18–28 °C, dry): 97.3 days a year — better than 76% 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)Linares · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 97.3 days a year | better than 76% of major European cities |
| Days above 35 °CLinares · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 65.0 days a year | better than 3% of major European cities |
| Nights above 20 °CLinares · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 49.1 nights a year | better than 19% of major European cities |
Jobs is below average: behind most Spanish cities above 50,000.
Unemployment: 23.6% — worse than 99% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Below average: 40 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| UnemploymentLinares · 2025 | 23.6% | better than 1% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Unemployment, change in a yearLinares · 2025 | -3.94 points | better than 98% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Transport is below average: in the bottom quarter of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Commute by public transport: 8.70% — worse than 71% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Below average: 39 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)Linares · 2021 | 38.1 minutes | better than 50% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Commute by carLinares · 2021 | 63.4% | better than 35% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Commute by public transportLinares · 2021 | 8.70% | better than 29% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Digital is below average: in the bottom quarter of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Homes with fibre to the door: 97.4% — worse than 75% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Below average: 27 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 internetLinares · 2025 | 97.4% | better than 30% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Homes with fibre to the doorLinares · 2025 | 97.4% | better than 25% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| 5G coverageLinares · 2025 | 100.0% | better than 25% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Prosperity is weak: in the bottom quarter of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Household income per person: 13,048 € a year per person — worse than 84% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Weak: 16 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 personLinares · 2024 | 13,048 € a year per person | better than 16% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Healthcare is weak: in the bottom 10% of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Life expectancy: 81.6 years — worse than 90% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancyLinares · 2023 | 81.6 years | better than 10% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Connectivity is weak: in the bottom 10% of major European cities.
Distance to the main airport: 175 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 airportLinares · 2026-10-21 | 175 km | better than 0% of major European cities |
What we cannot score for Linares yet
Highs around 38° in July, lows around 3° in January. 97 pleasant days a year (dry, 18–28 °C). 49 warm nights above 20 °C: check for air-conditioning.
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.6°C | 2.7°C | 32 mm |
| February | 15.9°C | 3.8°C | 30 mm |
| March | 18.3°C | 5.6°C | 69 mm |
| April | 21.6°C | 8.3°C | 49 mm |
| May | 27.1°C | 12.3°C | 27 mm |
| June | 32.7°C | 16.9°C | 10 mm |
| July | 38.0°C | 20.9°C | 1 mm |
| August | 37.0°C | 20.9°C | 8 mm |
| September | 30.7°C | 16.8°C | 24 mm |
| October | 25.5°C | 12.8°C | 42 mm |
| November | 18.1°C | 7.0°C | 49 mm |
| December | 15.4°C | 4.7°C | 37 mm |
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83/100 · strong · 3rd of 106 Spanish cities above 50,000
23.7% in 2025
10.6% in Q2 2026
€4.2 per m² a month in 2024
€889 per m² in Q2 2026
81.6 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.
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 dwelling size, Childcare availability, Education, Environment, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), Pre-primary participation.
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).
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: Motril (67), Rincón de la Victoria (64), El Ejido (63)
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Doctors, Environment, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂).
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.
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.
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).
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.
Nothing stands out.
Better nearby for culture, food and nightlife: Granada (69), Cádiz (54), Almería (53)
Not measured yet: Lifestyle, Walk most.
Taxes, residency and the wider economy are set nationally, so they are the same in Linares as anywhere in Spain.
Compared with Linares; each card says where it is better or worse for someone living there.
70 m²: €635 a month
Compare with Linares70 m²: €705 a month
Compare with Linares70 m²: €474 a month
Compare with Linares70 m²: €474 a month
Compare with Linares70 m²: €470 a month
Compare with Linares70 m²: €440 a month
Compare with LinaresFigures 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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