Beach, mountains and the outdoors
69/100Good fit · not ranked: too little evidenceIn the numbers, for them
- Days above 35 °C: 0 a year · 100% lower than the typical Spanish city
- Frost days: 0 a year · 100% lower than the typical Spanish city
- Pleasant days (18–28 °C, dry): 148 a year · 33% higher than the typical Spanish city
In the numbers, against them
- Nights above 20 °C: 124 a year · 2.4 times the level of the typical Spanish city
Not measured yet: Environment, Fine-particle pollution (PM2.5), Lifestyle, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), Strong-wind days.
Remote workers
57/100Mixed fit · 24th of 151 Spanish cities above 50,000In the numbers, for them
- Pleasant days (18–28 °C, dry): 148 a year · 33% higher than the typical Spanish city
- Rent for a 70 m² flat: €418 a month · 22% lower than the typical Spanish city
In the numbers, against them
- House prices, change in a year: 16.7% · 2.4 points higher than the typical Spanish city
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Fixed broadband penetration, Lifestyle.
Retirees
53/100Mixed fit · 59th of 102 Spanish cities above 50,000In the numbers, for them
- Frost days: 0 a year · 100% lower than the typical Spanish city
- Days above 35 °C: 0 a year · 100% lower than the typical Spanish city
- Pleasant days (18–28 °C, dry): 148 a year · 33% higher than the typical Spanish city
- Rent for a 70 m² flat: €418 a month · 22% lower than the typical Spanish city
In the numbers, against them
- Nights above 20 °C: 124 a year · 2.4 times the level of the typical Spanish city
- Burglaries: 269 per 100k people (Comunitat Valenciana) · 82% higher than the typical Spanish city
- Homicides: 1.07 per 100k people (Comunitat Valenciana) · 73% higher than the typical Spanish city
- Robberies: 117 per 100k people (Comunitat Valenciana) · 37% higher than the typical Spanish city
Better nearby for retirees: San Vicente del Raspeig (60), Vila-real (60)
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Doctors, Environment, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂).
Budget-conscious movers
53/100Mixed fit · not ranked: too little evidenceIn the numbers, for them
- Price of an 80 m² flat: €130,288 · 30% lower than the typical Spanish city
- Rent for a 70 m² flat: €418 a month · 22% lower than the typical Spanish city
- Typical rent, existing lease: €512 a month · 12% lower than the typical Spanish city
In the numbers, against them
- At risk of poverty: 26.0% (Comunitat Valenciana) · 7.6 points higher than the typical Spanish city
- Households spending >40% of income on housing: 8.5% (Comunitat Valenciana) · 1.8 points higher than the typical Spanish city
- House prices, change in a year: 16.7% · 2.4 points higher than the typical Spanish city
- Unemployment: 12.2% · 1.5 points higher than the typical Spanish city
Better nearby for budget-conscious movers: Vila-real (62), Alcoy (61), Castellón de la Plana (60)
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Households spending >40% of income on housing, Price level vs EU average.
Founders and self-employed
47/100Mixed fit · 59th of 106 Spanish cities above 50,000In the numbers, for them
Nothing stands out.
In the numbers, against them
- Unemployment: 12.2% · 1.5 points higher than the typical Spanish city
Better nearby for founders and self-employed: Paterna (64), Valencia (59), Alicante (54)
Not measured yet: Jobs in high-tech sectors, Regulatory quality.
High earners and investors
45/100Mixed fit · not ranked: too little evidenceIn the numbers, for them
- Buying price per m²: €1,629 · 30% lower than the typical Spanish city
In the numbers, against them
- Homicides: 1.07 per 100k people (Comunitat Valenciana) · 73% higher than the typical Spanish city
- Robberies: 117 per 100k people (Comunitat Valenciana) · 37% higher than the typical Spanish city
- Hospital beds: 3.5 per 1,000 people · 18% lower than the typical Spanish city
Better nearby for high earners and investors: San Vicente del Raspeig (58), Torrent (57), Paterna (54)
Not measured yet: Average dwelling size, Education, Environment, Income tax and social security, average earner, Total tax on labour, average earner.
Students
44/100Mixed fit · not ranked: too little evidenceIn the numbers, for them
- Pleasant days (18–28 °C, dry): 148 a year · 33% higher than the typical Spanish city
- Rent for a 70 m² flat: €418 a month · 22% lower than the typical Spanish city
In the numbers, against them
- Commute by public transport: 7% of commuters · 5.2 points lower than the typical Spanish city
- Households spending >40% of income on housing: 8.5% (Comunitat Valenciana) · 1.8 points higher than the typical Spanish city
- Youth unemployment (15–24): 30.5% (Comunitat Valenciana) · 5.1 points higher than the typical Spanish city
- House prices, change in a year: 16.7% · 2.4 points higher than the typical Spanish city
Better nearby for students: Alicante (56), Castellón de la Plana (52), Elche (52)
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Cycle most, Education, Lifestyle, Price level vs EU average, Walk most, Youth unemployment (15–24).
Families with children
42/100Weak fit · not ranked: too little evidenceIn the numbers, for them
- Pleasant days (18–28 °C, dry): 148 a year · 33% higher than the typical Spanish city
- Price of an 80 m² flat: €130,288 · 30% lower than the typical Spanish city
- Rent for a 70 m² flat: €418 a month · 22% lower than the typical Spanish city
In the numbers, against them
- Burglaries: 269 per 100k people (Comunitat Valenciana) · 82% higher than the typical Spanish city
- Homicides: 1.07 per 100k people (Comunitat Valenciana) · 73% higher than the typical Spanish city
- At risk of poverty: 26.0% (Comunitat Valenciana) · 7.6 points higher than the typical Spanish city
- Sexual offences: 0.58 per 1,000 people · 38% higher than the typical Spanish city
Better nearby for families with children: Alcoy (57), Castellón de la Plana (56), Elda (54)
Not measured yet: 15-year-olds' maths (PISA), Average dwelling size, Childcare availability, Education, Environment, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), Pre-primary participation.
Young professionals
42/100Weak fit · 70th of 97 Spanish cities above 50,000In the numbers, for them
- Rent for a 70 m² flat: €418 a month · 22% lower than the typical Spanish city
In the numbers, against them
- Commute by public transport: 7% of commuters · 5.2 points lower than the typical Spanish city
- Households spending >40% of income on housing: 8.5% (Comunitat Valenciana) · 1.8 points higher than the typical Spanish city
- Youth unemployment (15–24): 30.5% (Comunitat Valenciana) · 5.1 points higher than the typical Spanish city
- House prices, change in a year: 16.7% · 2.4 points higher than the typical Spanish city
Better nearby for young professionals: Benidorm (51), Castellón de la Plana (50), Gandia (48)
Not measured yet: Jobs in high-tech sectors, Lifestyle, Median gross salary, Youth unemployment (15–24).
Culture, food and nightlife
40/100Weak fit · not ranked: too little evidenceIn the numbers, for them
Nothing stands out.
In the numbers, against them
- Commute by public transport: 7% of commuters · 5.2 points lower than the typical Spanish city
Better nearby for culture, food and nightlife: Alicante (70), Valencia (62), Castellón de la Plana (55)
Not measured yet: Lifestyle, Walk most.