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Mérida stands out for housing; it is weaker on connectivity and prosperity. A typical 70 m² rental costs about €358 a month (2024).
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Mérida stands out for housing; it is weaker on connectivity and prosperity. A typical 70 m² rental costs about €358 a month (2024).
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Practical conclusions we draw from Mérida’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.
Most people drive to work. Without a car, check bus routes from any flat before you commit.
People born abroad are in work less often than people born in Spain across Extremadura. 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 (Extremadura-wide figure). Many residents add private health insurance.
Figures for Mérida itself, not its region. Each shows the period it covers.
Each card uses Mérida data only and compares it with similar cities. Open “Why this score?” to see the measures behind it.
Housing is above average: in the top quarter of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Buying price per m²: 1,130 €/m² — better than 98% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Above average: 62 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Rent per m²Mérida · 2024 | 5.11 €/m² a month | better than 92% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Rents, change in a yearMérida · 2024 | 3.70% | better than 30% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Buying price per m²Mérida · 2026-Q2 | 1,130 €/m² | better than 98% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Rent growth a year, over 3 yearsMérida · 2024 | 5.85% | better than 22% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| House prices, change in a yearMérida · 2026-Q2 | 12.3% | better than 70% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Safety is around the middle: around the middle of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Vehicle thefts: 28.2 per 100k people — better than 83% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HomicidesMérida · 2025 | 0.00 per 100k people | better than 78% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Recorded crimeMérida · 2024 | 55.0 per 1,000 people | better than 28% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| RobberiesMérida · 2025 | 68.1 per 100k people | better than 65% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| BurglariesMérida · 2025 | 79.7 per 100k people | better than 77% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Sexual offencesMérida · 2024 | 0.40 per 1,000 people | better than 54% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| TheftsMérida · 2025 | 1,101 per 100k people | better than 57% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Vehicle theftsMérida · 2025 | 28.2 per 100k people | better than 83% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Transport is around the middle: behind most Spanish cities above 50,000.
Average commute (one way): 31.9 minutes — better than 92% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Average: 42 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)Mérida · 2021 | 31.9 minutes | better than 92% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Commute by carMérida · 2021 | 70.9% | better than 11% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Commute by public transportMérida · 2021 | 6.90% | better than 13% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Climate is below average: in the bottom 10% of major European cities.
Days above 35 °C: 59.6 days a year — worse than 97% of major European cities
Below average: 34 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)Mérida · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 83.0 days a year | better than 57% of major European cities |
| Days above 35 °CMérida · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 59.6 days a year | better than 3% of major European cities |
| Nights above 20 °CMérida · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 36.3 nights a year | better than 19% of major European cities |
Healthcare is below average: behind most Spanish cities above 50,000.
Life expectancy: 82.9 years — worse than 68% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Below average: 32 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancyMérida · 2023 | 82.9 years | better than 32% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Digital is below average: behind most Spanish cities above 50,000.
Homes with fibre to the door: 97.6% — worse than 71% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Below average: 31 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 internetMérida · 2025 | 97.6% | better than 32% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Homes with fibre to the doorMérida · 2025 | 97.6% | better than 29% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| 5G coverageMérida · 2025 | 100.0% | better than 32% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Jobs is below average: in the bottom quarter of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Unemployment: 16.4% — worse than 80% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Below average: 29 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| UnemploymentMérida · 2025 | 16.4% | better than 20% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Unemployment, change in a yearMérida · 2025 | -0.87 points | better than 42% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Prosperity is below average: behind most Spanish cities above 50,000.
Household income per person: 14,100 € a year per person — worse than 75% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Below average: 26 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 personMérida · 2024 | 14,100 € a year per person | better than 25% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Connectivity is weak: in the bottom 10% of major European cities.
Distance to the main airport: 179 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 airportMérida · 2026-10-21 | 179 km | better than 0% of major European cities |
What we cannot score for Mérida yet
Highs around 37° in July, lows around 3° in January. 83 pleasant days a year (dry, 18–28 °C). 36 warm nights above 20 °C: check for air-conditioning.
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.9°C | 2.6°C | 45 mm |
| February | 15.0°C | 3.9°C | 35 mm |
| March | 17.3°C | 5.6°C | 65 mm |
| April | 20.6°C | 8.4°C | 57 mm |
| May | 26.2°C | 11.8°C | 29 mm |
| June | 31.8°C | 16.1°C | 15 mm |
| July | 37.3°C | 19.4°C | 3 mm |
| August | 36.9°C | 19.6°C | 3 mm |
| September | 30.9°C | 16.3°C | 21 mm |
| October | 25.2°C | 12.6°C | 86 mm |
| November | 17.5°C | 7.2°C | 60 mm |
| December | 14.5°C | 4.6°C | 56 mm |
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54/100 · average · 61st of 106 Spanish cities above 50,000
16.4% in 2025
12.3% in Q2 2026
€5.1 per m² a month in 2024
€1,130 per m² in Q2 2026
82.9 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: Cost of Living, Cycle most, Education, Lifestyle, Price level vs EU average, Walk most, Youth unemployment (15–24).
Better nearby for families with children: Cáceres (59)
Not measured yet: 15-year-olds' maths (PISA), Average dwelling size, Childcare availability, Education, Environment, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), Pre-primary participation.
Better nearby for high earners and investors: Cáceres (55)
Not measured yet: Average dwelling size, Education, Environment, Income tax and social security, average earner, Total tax on labour, average earner.
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Doctors, Environment, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂).
Better nearby for young professionals: Badajoz (43)
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: Cáceres (42)
Not measured yet: Jobs in high-tech sectors, Regulatory quality.
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Fixed broadband penetration, Lifestyle.
Not measured yet: Environment, Fine-particle pollution (PM2.5), Lifestyle, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), Strong-wind days.
Better nearby for culture, food and nightlife: Cáceres (42), Badajoz (41)
Not measured yet: Lifestyle, Walk most.
Taxes, residency and the wider economy are set nationally, so they are the same in Mérida as anywhere in Spain.
Compared with Mérida; each card says where it is better or worse for someone living there.
70 m²: €378 a month
Compare with Mérida70 m²: €412 a month
Compare with MéridaFigures 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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