Living in Alella
In Alella, the statutory reference rent is €11.50 per m² a month (2022) and unemployment is 2.1% (2026).
In June 2026, the unemployment rate was 2.11%. The population of Alella, in Spain, was 10,262 at the start of 2025. The foreign population count was 1,327 at the start of 2024.
Pricier rent than 98% of Spanish cities that publish it, lower unemployment than 96% of Spanish cities that publish it and more recorded crime than 89% of Spanish cities that publish it.
Which Spain-wide rules apply when you move to Alella?
National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.
Housing and cost
How much does it cost to rent in Alella?
Average net cold rent is 11.5 EUR/m² per month (2022), excluding heating and operating charges.
Published average over existing tenancies; a specific flat can sit either side of it. Asking-rent series, where present, are separate rows in the table.
- Average net rent (nettokalt): 11.5 EUR/m²/month · cdn.mivau.gob.es4
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited | 20 EUR/month | 30 Sept 2026 | DIGI 300 Mbps fibre6Official · national market |
| Mobile plan, 10 GB | 12 EUR/month | 30 Sept 2026 | DIGI 100GB mobile plan5Official · national market |
| Dwellings | 3,960 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain16Official |
| Main residence dwellings | 3,417 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain16Official |
| Secondary, seasonal or vacant dwellings | 537 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain16Official |
| Average net rent (nettokalt) | 11.5 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.10 | 31 Dec 2022 | cdn.mivau.gob.es4Official |
Is Alella a good place to live?
There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.
Worked out from these numbers
What does a 60 m² flat cost?
About 690 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 11.5 EUR/m² per month, before heating and operating charges.
Heating, water and operating charges come on top, and a specific flat can sit either side of an average.
Work and income
What is the unemployment rate in Alella?
The unemployment rate is about 2.1 % (June 2026).
- Unemployment rate: 2.11 % · SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202634
Alella 2.1%
Unemployment rate (%)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gigabit broadband availability | 98.45 % | 30 Jun 2025 | SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-202524Official |
| People in employment | 4,158 people | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain16Official |
| Median gross salary (regional) | 2,261 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2024 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)12Official · regional context |
| Unemployment rate | 2.11 %country median 4.4% | 30 Jun 2026 | SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202634Independent |
What does a salary buy in Alella?
Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.
RentInternetMobileLeft over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
| Each month | € |
|---|---|
| Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions. | €1,778 |
| Rent, 60 m²€11.50/m² · official · cdn.mivau.gob.es · 2022-12-31 | − €690 |
| Internet€20 · official · DIGI 300 Mbps fibre · 2026-09-30 | − €20 |
| Mobile plan€12 · official · DIGI 100GB mobile plan · 2026-09-30 | − €12 |
| Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities | — |
| Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish | €1,056 |
Public employment service
No exact public employment office is currently linked to Alella. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.
Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal — Public employment service
Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Alella. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.
Healthcare
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital beds per 100,000 residents | 1,343 beds per 100,000 | 31 Dec 2025 | Ministerio de Sanidad – Catálogo Nacional de Hospitales 202517Official |
Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Alella under the national coverage rules.
Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.
Open the official coverage guideSafety
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents | 6,350 incidents per 100,000 | 31 Dec 2024 | Anuario Estadístico del Ministerio del Interior 2024, Table 3-1-22Official · regional context |
Mobility and administration
The nearest airport was BCN, 28.5 km away, with 163 listed destinations in June 2026. Gigabit broadband availability was 98.4% in June 2025.
Language courses and integration
No exact city-level course record is currently published for Alella. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.
Escuelas Oficiales de Idiomas — public language education network — State Language Course
Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sports / autonomous education authorities
For adult language learners, residents.
Climate and air quality
Is the air quality good in Alella?
The annual PM2.5 mean is 11 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: EEA air quality statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS (OLÍMPIC))9
Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.
Within WHO 2021 guidelineAbove WHO, within EU limitAbove EU legal limitCity annual mean · µg/m³
City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.
Alella 11.0
Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NO₂ — annual mean | 24 µg/m³ | 31 Dec 2024 | EEA air quality statistics — ES NO2 annual mean 2024 (station BADALONA (MONT-ROIG - AUSIÀS MARCH))7Official · nearest-station reading |
| PM10 — annual mean | 15 µg/m³ | 31 Dec 2024 | EEA air quality statistics — ES PM10 annual mean 2024 (station TIANA (AJUNTAMENT))8Official · nearest-station reading |
| PM2.5 — annual mean | 11 µg/m³ | 31 Dec 2024 | EEA air quality statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS (OLÍMPIC))9Official · nearest-station reading |
| Monthly extreme high temperature | Jan 19.61 · Feb 20.64 · Mar 22.79 · Apr 24.3 · May 27.67 · Jun 31.18 · Jul 33.06 · Aug 33.93 · Sep 30.78 · Oct 28.21 · Nov 23.67 · Dec 18.87 °C | 31 Dec 2001 | NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center18Official |
| Monthly extreme low temperature | Jan 0.16 · Feb -1.95 · Mar -0.19 · Apr 5.03 · May 6.91 · Jun 11.78 · Jul 15.96 · Aug 14.77 · Sep 11.55 · Oct 6.3 · Nov 2.92 · Dec 0.79 °C | 31 Dec 2001 | NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center18Official |
| Average temperature by month | Jan 9.53 · Feb 9.59 · Mar 11.61 · Apr 13.92 · May 17.16 · Jun 21.45 · Jul 24.13 · Aug 24.44 · Sep 21.58 · Oct 18.29 · Nov 13.48 · Dec 10.35 °C | 31 Dec 2001 | NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center18Official |
Population and city profile
How many people live in Alella?
The published population was 10,262 people in January 2025. Source: Alella - official stats1
By nationality
National passport87.1%Foreign residents12.9%
Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| City area | 9.7 km² | 20 Oct 2025 | www.ign.es25Official |
| Foreign-resident share | 13.57 % | 31 Dec 2025 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE España)11Official |
| Foreign residents | 1,327 people | 1 Jan 2024 | Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.20Official |
| Female residents | 5,193 people | 31 Dec 2023 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)13Official |
| Male residents | 4,946 people | 31 Dec 2023 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)13Official |
| Population | 10,262 people | 1 Jan 2025 | Alella - official stats1Official |
International community in Alella
Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.
Country of birth
Population resident in Spain; both sexes; official INE Census 2021 municipal table · 2021 Census
| Published group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 9,949 | 100.0% |
| Spain | 8,570 | 86.1% |
| South America | 414 | 4.2% |
| European Union (without Spain) | 328 | 3.3% |
| Rent of Europe | 238 | 2.4% |
| Asia | 144 | 1.4% |
| Africa | 105 | 1.1% |
| Central America and Caribbean | 75 | 0.8% |
| North America | 67 | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 8 | 0.1% |
Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source14
Citizenship
Population resident in Spain; both sexes; official INE Census 2021 municipal table · 2021 Census
| Published group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 9,949 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 8,837 | 88.8% |
| European Union (without Spain) | 439 | 4.4% |
| Rent of Europe | 204 | 2.1% |
| South America | 175 | 1.8% |
| Asia | 131 | 1.3% |
| Africa | 90 | 0.9% |
| Central America and Caribbean | 39 | 0.4% |
| North America | 31 | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 3 | 0.0% |
Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source15
Additional context
Alternatives for people set on Alella
Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.
Sant Boi de Llobregat as an Alella alternative in the same region
27 km away, better on 4 of 5 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Recorded crime, per 100k and foreign residents cannot be compared like for like.
- Residents: 85,610 Sant Boi de Llobregat vs 10,262 Alella+734%
- Hospital beds, per 100k: 2,379.0 Sant Boi de Llobregat vs 1,343.3 Alella+77%
- Rent: €10.10/m² Sant Boi de Llobregat vs €11.50/m² Alella−12%
- Nearest airport: 6.2 km Sant Boi de Llobregat vs 28.5 km Alella−78%
- Recorded crime, per 100k: 5,081 Sant Boi de Llobregat vs 6,350 Alellano percentage
- Annual PM2.5: 9.0 µg/m³ Sant Boi de Llobregat vs 11.0 µg/m³ Alella−18%
- Foreign residents: 11.7% (2024) Sant Boi de Llobregat vs 13.6% (2025) Alellano percentage
Calvià as an Alella alternative in the same country
A move, not a commute, at 215 km, better on 4 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.
- Residents: 53,793 Calvià vs 10,262 Alella+424%
- Foreign residents: 33.8% Calvià vs 13.6% Alella+149%
- Unemployment: 1.3% Calvià vs 2.1% Alella−40%
- Recorded crime, per 100k: 8,880 Calvià vs 6,350 Alellano percentage
- Annual PM2.5: 9.0 µg/m³ Calvià vs 11.0 µg/m³ Alella−18%
- Nearest airport: 19.1 km Calvià vs 28.5 km Alella−33%
- Median gross pay, region: €2,080 Calvià vs €2,261 Alella−8%
Cities near Alella
Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.
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- 9.6 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 8.8 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 7.8 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 8 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 8.3 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 13.7 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2024-12-31
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- 7.8 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 12.5 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
Alternative cities in Spain
Other cities in Spain to compare with Alella, nearest in population first.
How does Alella compare?
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School for children who move here. School is compulsory from age 6 to 16. Newly arrived pupils get support in the school language: Regional reception programmes (aulas de enlace Madrid / aules d acollida Catalonia etc). How to enrol a child (educacionfpydeportes.gob.es).
A country-wide rule for Spain; Alella's school authority applies it locally.
Sources: eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu · 2025–2026.
Is Alella part of Barcelona?
Alella is in the published commuting zone of Barcelona; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Barcelona city profile
Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source10
Common questions
Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.
How many people live in Alella?
The published population was 10,262 people in January 2025. Source: Alella - official stats.
How much does it cost to rent in Alella?
Average net cold rent is 11.5 EUR/m² per month (2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 805 EUR a month before utilities. Source: cdn.mivau.gob.es.
Is the air quality good in Alella?
The annual PM2.5 mean is 11 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: EEA air quality statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS (OLÍMPIC)).
What is the unemployment rate in Alella?
The unemployment rate is about 2.1 % (June 2026). Source: SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026.
What is the typical salary around Alella?
The median gross salary is 2,261 EUR/month. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).
Is Alella a good place to live?
Alella may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.
Is Alella part of Barcelona?
Alella is in the published commuting zone of Barcelona; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.
Which cities are near Alella?
El Masnou, Premià de Mar, Mollet del Vallès, Granollers, Mataró are near Alella. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.
How many people born in Spain live in Alella?
The official country of birth distribution records 8,570 people (86.1%) in the source-defined population for 2021 Census. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.
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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Alella, Spain: population, rent, salary, cost of living [ImmigrationDB compilation; version d149254f11bb2dbafe3c342123db817e]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/es/alella/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/BibTeX citation
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