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Vilanova i la Geltrú stands out for prosperity, climate and transport; it is weaker on connectivity and safety. A typical 70 m² rental costs about €619 a month (2024).
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Vilanova i la Geltrú stands out for prosperity, climate and transport; it is weaker on connectivity and safety. A typical 70 m² rental costs about €619 a month (2024).
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You will meet English speakers, mostly in the centre and at international employers. Shops, landlords and schools expect Spanish. Contracts, the town hall and most doctors work in Spanish or Catalan.
Catalan is an official language alongside Spanish. Expect it on signs, at the town hall and in state schools.
New leases cost about 25% more than what sitting tenants pay, so the averages you read understate what a newcomer will pay. Good flats go fast.
Summer nights stay warm, so sleep depends on a cooled bedroom. Check for air-conditioning before you sign.
Thefts without violence happen 1.7 times as often as in the typical Spanish city. Keep phones and bags close in busy areas and on public transport.
People born abroad are in work less often than people born in Spain across Cataluña. 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 (Cataluña-wide figure). Many residents add private health insurance.
Figures for Vilanova i la Geltrú itself, not its region. Each shows the period it covers.
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Prosperity is strong: in the top quarter of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Household income per person: 17,477 € a year per person — better than 80% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Strong: 80 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 personVilanova i la Geltrú · 2024 | 17,477 € a year per person | better than 80% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Climate is above average: in the top quarter of major European cities.
Pleasant days (18–28 °C, dry): 137 days a year — better than 92% of major European cities
Above average: 68 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)Vilanova i la Geltrú · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 137 days a year | better than 92% of major European cities |
| Days above 35 °CVilanova i la Geltrú · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 0.00 days a year | better than 88% of major European cities |
| Nights above 20 °CVilanova i la Geltrú · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 120 nights a year | better than 0% of major European cities |
Transport is above average: in the top quarter of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Commute by car: 47.0% — better than 92% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Above average: 60 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)Vilanova i la Geltrú · 2021 | 45.1 minutes | better than 17% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Commute by carVilanova i la Geltrú · 2021 | 47.0% | better than 92% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Commute by public transportVilanova i la Geltrú · 2021 | 20.1% | better than 82% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Housing is around the middle: around the middle of Spanish cities above 50,000.
House prices, change in a year: 11.5% — better than 77% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Average: 54 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Rent per m²Vilanova i la Geltrú · 2024 | 8.84 €/m² a month | better than 37% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Rents, change in a yearVilanova i la Geltrú · 2024 | 3.20% | better than 57% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Buying price per m²Vilanova i la Geltrú · 2026-Q2 | 2,738 €/m² | better than 36% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Rent growth a year, over 3 yearsVilanova i la Geltrú · 2024 | 4.21% | better than 74% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| House prices, change in a yearVilanova i la Geltrú · 2026-Q2 | 11.5% | better than 77% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Jobs is around the middle: around the middle of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Unemployment: 9.47% — better than 64% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Average: 52 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| UnemploymentVilanova i la Geltrú · 2025 | 9.47% | better than 64% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Unemployment, change in a yearVilanova i la Geltrú · 2025 | -0.67 points | better than 34% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Healthcare is around the middle: around the middle of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Life expectancy: 83.2 years — worse than 57% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Average: 43 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancyVilanova i la Geltrú · 2023 | 83.2 years | better than 43% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Digital is below average: behind most Spanish cities above 50,000.
Homes with fibre to the door: 97.5% — worse than 74% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Below average: 36 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 internetVilanova i la Geltrú · 2025 | 97.5% | better than 30% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Homes with fibre to the doorVilanova i la Geltrú · 2025 | 97.5% | better than 26% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| 5G coverageVilanova i la Geltrú · 2025 | 100.0% | better than 55% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Safety is below average: in the bottom quarter of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Homicides: 2.79 per 100k people — worse than 91% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HomicidesVilanova i la Geltrú · 2025 | 2.79 per 100k people | better than 9% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Recorded crimeVilanova i la Geltrú · 2024 | 61.7 per 1,000 people | better than 20% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| RobberiesVilanova i la Geltrú · 2025 | 163 per 100k people | better than 22% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| BurglariesVilanova i la Geltrú · 2025 | 198 per 100k people | better than 10% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Sexual offencesVilanova i la Geltrú · 2024 | 0.25 per 1,000 people | better than 91% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| TheftsVilanova i la Geltrú · 2025 | 1,957 per 100k people | better than 15% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Vehicle theftsVilanova i la Geltrú · 2025 | 97.7 per 100k people | better than 28% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Connectivity is weak: in the bottom 10% of major European cities.
Distance to the main airport: 31.9 km — worse than 97% of major European cities
Weak: 3 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 airportVilanova i la Geltrú · 2026-10-21 | 31.9 km | better than 3% of major European cities |
What we cannot score for Vilanova i la Geltrú yet
Highs around 28° in August, lows around 10° in January. 137 pleasant days a year (dry, 18–28 °C). 120 warm nights above 20 °C: check for air-conditioning.
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.6°C | 10.0°C | 31 mm |
| February | 14.1°C | 10.4°C | 24 mm |
| March | 15.1°C | 11.4°C | 42 mm |
| April | 16.5°C | 13.1°C | 50 mm |
| May | 19.9°C | 16.3°C | 35 mm |
| June | 24.0°C | 20.8°C | 33 mm |
| July | 27.0°C | 24.0°C | 21 mm |
| August | 27.6°C | 24.6°C | 39 mm |
| September | 25.1°C | 22.3°C | 53 mm |
| October | 21.9°C | 19.0°C | 67 mm |
| November | 17.8°C | 14.5°C | 55 mm |
| December | 15.2°C | 11.8°C | 20 mm |
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50/100 · average · 70th of 106 Spanish cities above 50,000
9.5% in 2025
11.5% in Q2 2026
€8.8 per m² a month in 2024
€2,738 per m² in Q2 2026
83.2 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: Environment, Fine-particle pollution (PM2.5), Lifestyle, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), Strong-wind days.
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Doctors, Environment, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂).
Not measured yet: Jobs in high-tech sectors, Lifestyle, Median gross salary, Youth unemployment (15–24).
Not measured yet: Lifestyle, Walk most.
Better nearby for students: Tarragona (61), Barcelona (60)
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Cycle most, Education, Lifestyle, Price level vs EU average, Walk most, Youth unemployment (15–24).
Better nearby for high earners and investors: Sant Cugat del Vallès (69), Viladecans (67), Cerdanyola del Vallès (63)
Not measured yet: Average dwelling size, Education, Environment, Income tax and social security, average earner, Total tax on labour, average earner.
Nothing stands out.
Better nearby for founders and self-employed: Barcelona (68), Cornellà de Llobregat (67), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat (67)
Not measured yet: Jobs in high-tech sectors, Regulatory quality.
Better nearby for budget-conscious movers: Lleida (72), Reus (58), Manresa (57)
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Households spending >40% of income on housing, Price level vs EU average.
Better nearby for remote workers: Reus (70), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat (67), Cornellà de Llobregat (66)
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Fixed broadband penetration, Lifestyle.
Better nearby for families with children: Sant Cugat del Vallès (58), Viladecans (56), Cerdanyola del Vallès (54)
Not measured yet: 15-year-olds' maths (PISA), Average dwelling size, Childcare availability, Education, Environment, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), Pre-primary participation.
Taxes, residency and the wider economy are set nationally, so they are the same in Vilanova i la Geltrú as anywhere in Spain.
Compared with Vilanova i la Geltrú; each card says where it is better or worse for someone living there.
70 m²: €766 a month
Compare with Vilanova i la Geltrú70 m²: €794 a month
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Compare with Vilanova i la Geltrú70 m²: €703 a month
Compare with Vilanova i la Geltrú70 m²: €896 a month
Compare with Vilanova i la Geltrú70 m²: €712 a month
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