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Motril stands out for climate and housing; it is weaker on connectivity and prosperity. A typical 70 m² rental costs about €381 a month (2024).
Data as of · the latest figures cover Jun 2026
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Motril stands out for climate and housing; it is weaker on connectivity and prosperity. A typical 70 m² rental costs about €381 a month (2024).
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Practical conclusions we draw from Motril’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 Motril itself, not its region. Each shows the period it covers.
Each card uses Motril data only and compares it with similar cities. Open “Why this score?” to see the measures behind it.
Climate is above average: in the top 10% of major European cities.
Pleasant days (18–28 °C, dry): 191 days a year — better than 100% of major European cities
Above average: 72 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)Motril · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 191 days a year | better than 100% of major European cities |
| Days above 35 °CMotril · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 0.00 days a year | better than 88% of major European cities |
| Nights above 20 °CMotril · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 114 nights a year | better than 0% of major European cities |
Housing is above average: in the top quarter of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Rent per m²: 5.44 €/m² a month — better than 87% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Above average: 65 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Rent per m²Motril · 2024 | 5.44 €/m² a month | better than 87% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Rents, change in a yearMotril · 2024 | 3.10% | better than 64% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Buying price per m²Motril · 2026-Q2 | 1,623 €/m² | better than 80% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Rent growth a year, over 3 yearsMotril · 2024 | 4.45% | better than 60% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| House prices, change in a yearMotril · 2026-Q2 | 17.6% | better than 24% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Safety is below average compared with similar cities.
Not ranked: too little comparable evidence yet.
Homicides: 3.34 per 100k people — worse than 95% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HomicidesMotril · 2025 | 3.34 per 100k people | better than 5% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| RobberiesMotril · 2025 | 86.9 per 100k people | better than 45% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| BurglariesMotril · 2025 | 85.2 per 100k people | better than 71% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| TheftsMotril · 2025 | 877 per 100k people | better than 73% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Vehicle theftsMotril · 2025 | 46.8 per 100k people | better than 61% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Digital is below average: in the bottom quarter of Spanish cities above 50,000.
5G coverage: 100.0% — worse than 74% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Homes that can get gigabit internetMotril · 2025 | 97.6% | better than 32% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Homes with fibre to the doorMotril · 2025 | 97.6% | better than 28% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| 5G coverageMotril · 2025 | 100.0% | better than 26% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Prosperity is weak: in the bottom 10% of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Household income per person: 12,214 € a year per person — worse than 94% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Weak: 6 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 personMotril · 2024 | 12,214 € a year per person | better than 6% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Connectivity is weak: in the bottom 10% of major European cities.
Distance to the main airport: 90.9 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 airportMotril · 2026-10-21 | 90.9 km | better than 0% of major European cities |
What we cannot score for Motril yet
Highs around 27° in August, lows around 12° in January. 191 pleasant days a year (dry, 18–28 °C). 114 warm nights above 20 °C: check for air-conditioning.
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.1°C | 12.2°C | 40 mm |
| February | 15.4°C | 12.3°C | 32 mm |
| March | 16.4°C | 13.2°C | 67 mm |
| April | 17.7°C | 14.6°C | 41 mm |
| May | 20.6°C | 17.2°C | 25 mm |
| June | 23.4°C | 20.1°C | 5 mm |
| July | 26.5°C | 23.0°C | 1 mm |
| August | 26.9°C | 23.8°C | 4 mm |
| September | 24.5°C | 21.7°C | 22 mm |
| October | 21.7°C | 18.9°C | 43 mm |
| November | 18.2°C | 15.4°C | 43 mm |
| December | 16.3°C | 13.7°C | 36 mm |
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17.6% in Q2 2026
€5.4 per m² a month in 2024
€1,623 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.
Not measured yet: Environment, Fine-particle pollution (PM2.5), Lifestyle, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), Strong-wind days.
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Doctors, Environment, Healthcare, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂).
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Households spending >40% of income on housing, Jobs, Price level vs EU average, Unemployment.
Better nearby for families with children: Linares (64), Jaén (60), Utrera (56)
Not measured yet: 15-year-olds' maths (PISA), Average commute (one way), Average dwelling size, Childcare availability, Education, Environment, Healthcare, Jobs, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), Pre-primary participation, Recorded crime.
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, Residents born abroad.
Better nearby for high earners and investors: Utrera (55), La Línea de la Concepción (54), Rincón de la Victoria (54)
Not measured yet: Average dwelling size, Education, Environment, Healthcare, Income tax and social security, average earner, Total tax on labour, average earner.
Nothing stands out.
Better nearby for founders and self-employed: Torremolinos (56), Granada (53), Sevilla (52)
Not measured yet: Adults with a university degree, Jobs, Jobs in high-tech sectors, Regulatory quality, Residents born abroad.
Not measured yet: Commute by public transport, Jobs, Jobs in high-tech sectors, Lifestyle, Median age, Median gross salary, Residents born abroad, Transport, Unemployment, Youth unemployment (15–24).
Not measured yet: Adults with a university degree, Commute by public transport, Cost of Living, Cycle most, Education, Lifestyle, Median age, Price level vs EU average, Transport, Walk most, Youth unemployment (15–24).
Nothing stands out.
Not measured yet: Adults with a university degree, Commute by public transport, Lifestyle, Median age, Residents born abroad, Transport, Walk most.
Taxes, residency and the wider economy are set nationally, so they are the same in Motril as anywhere in Spain.
Compared with Motril; each card says where it is better or worse for someone living there.
70 m²: €635 a month
Compare with Motril70 m²: €705 a month
Compare with Motril70 m²: €474 a month
Compare with Motril70 m²: €474 a month
Compare with Motril70 m²: €470 a month
Compare with Motril70 m²: €440 a month
Compare with MotrilFigures 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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