Living in Almassora
In Almassora, rent averages €4.00 per m² a month (2022) and unemployment is 5.8% (2026).
At the start of 2025, Almassora had a population of 29,159. Gigabit broadband availability was 88.7% in 2025. The unemployment rate was 5.76% in June 2026. At the end of 2024, annual PM2.5 was 12 µg/m³.
Cheaper rent than 74% of Spanish cities that publish it, higher unemployment than 74% of Spanish cities that publish it and more recorded crime than 81% of Spanish cities that publish it.
Which Spain-wide rules apply when you move to Almassora?
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 Almassora?
Average net cold rent is 4 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): 4 EUR/m²/month · cdn.mivau.gob.es3
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited | 20 EUR/month | 30 Sept 2026 | DIGI 300 Mbps fibre5Official · national market |
| Mobile plan, 10 GB | 12 EUR/month | 30 Sept 2026 | DIGI 100GB mobile plan4Official · national market |
| Dwellings | 15,657 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain17Official |
| G05 Main Residential Dwellings | 10,725 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain17Official |
| G05 Secondary Seasonal Vacant Dwellings | 4,932 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain17Official |
| Average net rent (nettokalt) | 4 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.10 | 31 Dec 2022 | cdn.mivau.gob.es3Official |
Is Almassora 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 240 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 4 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 Almassora?
The unemployment rate is about 5.8 % (June 2026).
- Unemployment rate: 5.76 % · SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202631
Almassora 5.8%
Unemployment rate (%)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gigabit broadband availability | 88.7 % | 30 Jun 2025 | SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-202520Official |
| People in employment | 11,931 people | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain17Official |
| Median gross salary (regional) | 1,888 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2024 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)13Official · regional context |
| Unemployment rate | 5.76 %country median 4.4% | 30 Jun 2026 | SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202631Independent |
What does a salary buy in Almassora?
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. | €1,527 |
| Rent, 60 m²€4.00/m² · official · cdn.mivau.gob.es · 2022-12-31 | − €240 |
| 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 | €1,255 |
Public employment service
No exact public employment office is currently linked to Almassora. 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 Almassora. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.
Safety
How safe is Almassora?
Police recorded about 5,768 incidents per 100,000 (2025). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: estadisticasdecriminalidad.ses.mir.es9
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents | 5,768 incidents per 100,000country median 4,281 | 31 Dec 2025 | estadisticasdecriminalidad.ses.mir.es9Official |
Mobility and administration
Language courses and integration
No exact city-level course record is currently published for Almassora. 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
Monthly mean temperatures were 11°C in January and 25.8°C in July. Monthly precipitation was 38.4 mm in January and 10 mm in July.
Is the air quality good in Almassora?
The annual PM2.5 mean is 12 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 Annual Statistics — Spain 2024 PM2.5 provenance repair6
Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.
Night-time low to daytime high
mm
hours
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.
Almassora 12.0
Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NO₂ — annual mean | 21 µg/m³ | 31 Dec 2024 | EEA air quality statistics — ES NO2 annual mean 2024 (station ALMASSORA-C. P. OCHANDO)7Official · nearest-station reading |
| PM10 — annual mean | 21 µg/m³ | 31 Dec 2024 | EEA air quality statistics — ES PM10 annual mean 2024 (station ALMASSORA-C. P. OCHANDO)8Official · nearest-station reading |
| PM2.5 — annual mean | 12 µg/m³country median 8.7 | 31 Dec 2024 | EEA Air Quality Annual Statistics — Spain 2024 PM2.5 provenance repair6Official |
| Average daytime high by month | Jan 15.6 · Feb 16.4 · Mar 18.7 · Apr 21 · May 24.1 · Jun 27.9 · Jul 30.4 · Aug 30.7 · Sep 27.8 · Oct 23.9 · Nov 19.1 · Dec 16.1 °C | 31 Dec 2020 | AEMET climate normal — mean monthly maximum air temperature, CASTELLÓN-ALMASSORA, 1991-20201Official |
| Average night-time low by month | Jan 6.4 · Feb 6.9 · Mar 8.9 · Apr 11.1 · May 14.4 · Jun 18.3 · Jul 21.2 · Aug 21.6 · Sep 18.6 · Oct 15 · Nov 10.2 · Dec 7.5 °C | 31 Dec 2020 | AEMET climate normal — mean monthly minimum air temperature, CASTELLÓN-ALMASSORA, 1991-20201Official |
| Average temperature by month | Jan 11 · Feb 11.7 · Mar 13.8 · Apr 16 · May 19.3 · Jun 23.1 · Jul 25.8 · Aug 26.2 · Sep 23.2 · Oct 19.4 · Nov 14.7 · Dec 11.8 °C | 31 Dec 2020 | AEMET climate normal — mean monthly air temperature, CASTELLÓN-ALMASSORA, 1991-20201Official |
| Average precipitation by month | Jan 38.4 · Feb 26.4 · Mar 44.9 · Apr 33.8 · May 36.2 · Jun 19 · Jul 10 · Aug 20.2 · Sep 59.5 · Oct 53.6 · Nov 52.7 · Dec 40.3 mm | 31 Dec 2020 | AEMET climate normal — mean monthly total precipitation, CASTELLÓN-ALMASSORA, 1991-20201Official |
| Average sunshine by month | Jan 6 · Feb 6.8 · Mar 7.2 · Apr 8.4 · May 9.4 · Jun 10.6 · Jul 11 · Aug 9.8 · Sep 8 · Oct 7 · Nov 6.1 · Dec 5.5 hours | 31 Dec 2020 | AEMET climate normal — mean monthly sunshine duration, CASTELLÓN-ALMASSORA, 1991-20201Official |
Population and city profile
How many people live in Almassora?
The published population was 29,159 people in January 2025. Source: Almassora - official stats2
By nationality
National passport82.5%Foreign residents17.5%
Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| City area | 33.17 km² | 20 Oct 2025 | www.ign.es21Official |
| Foreign-resident share | 19.17 % | 31 Dec 2025 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE España)12Official |
| Foreign residents | 5,103 people | 1 Jan 2024 | Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.18Official |
| Population Female | 13,978 people | 31 Dec 2023 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)14Official |
| Population Male | 14,011 people | 31 Dec 2023 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)14Official |
| Population | 29,159 people | 1 Jan 2025 | Almassora - official stats2Official |
International community in Almassora
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 | 26,890 | 100.0% |
| Spain | 22,394 | 83.3% |
| European Union (without Spain) | 2,409 | 9.0% |
| South America | 1,001 | 3.7% |
| Africa | 675 | 2.5% |
| Rent of Europe | 155 | 0.6% |
| Asia | 128 | 0.5% |
| Central America and Caribbean | 112 | 0.4% |
| North America | 15 | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1 | 0.0% |
Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source15
Citizenship
Population resident in Spain; both sexes; official INE Census 2021 municipal table · 2021 Census
| Published group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 26,890 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 22,786 | 84.7% |
| European Union (without Spain) | 2,659 | 9.9% |
| Africa | 609 | 2.3% |
| South America | 526 | 2.0% |
| Asia | 123 | 0.5% |
| Rent of Europe | 97 | 0.4% |
| Central America and Caribbean | 83 | 0.3% |
| North America | 7 | 0.0% |
Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source16
Additional context
Alternatives for people set on Almassora
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.
Nules as an Almassora alternative in the same region
13 km away, better on 2 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.
- Unemployment: 3.4% Nules vs 5.8% Almassora−41%
- Rent: €3.60/m² Nules vs €4.00/m² Almassora−10%
- Residents: 14,315 Nules vs 29,159 Almassora−51%
- Recorded crime, per 100k: 5,330 (2024) Nules vs 5,768 (2025) Almassorano percentage
- Nearest airport: 44.6 km Nules vs 32.2 km Almassora+39%
- Foreign residents: 17.3% Nules vs 19.2% Almassora−10%
- Median gross pay, region: €1,888 Nules vs €1,888 Almassorasame level
Elda as an Almassora alternative in the same country
A move, not a commute, at 174 km, better on 2 of 5 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Recorded crime, per 100k and foreign residents cannot be compared like for like.
- Annual PM2.5: 5.0 µg/m³ Elda vs 12.0 µg/m³ Almassora−58%
- Residents: 55,222 Elda vs 29,159 Almassora+89%
- Recorded crime, per 100k: 4,318 (2024) Elda vs 5,768 (2025) Almassorano percentage
- Foreign residents: 7.1% (2024) Elda vs 19.2% (2025) Almassorano percentage
- Nearest airport: 30.0 km Elda vs 32.2 km Almassora−7%
- Rent: €4.00/m² Elda vs €4.00/m² Almassorasame level
- Median gross pay, region: €1,888 Elda vs €1,888 Almassorasame level
Tallinn as an Almassora alternative in another country
A move, not a commute, at 2774 km, better on 2 of 2 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Rent and median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.
- Annual PM2.5: 3.0 µg/m³ Tallinn vs 12.0 µg/m³ Almassora−75%
- Rent: €7.33/m² (2008) Tallinn vs €4.00/m² (2022) Almassorano percentage
- Nearest airport: 5.6 km Tallinn vs 32.2 km Almassora−83%
- Median gross pay, region: €2,068 (2025) Tallinn vs €1,888 (2024) Almassorano percentage
Cities near Almassora
Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.
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- 5.23 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2023-12-31
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- 4 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 4 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 4.1 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 3.4 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 3.6 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 6.4 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
Alternative cities in Spain
Other cities in Spain to compare with Almassora, nearest in population first.
How does Almassora compare?
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Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Almassora 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 guideSchool 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; Almassora's school authority applies it locally.
Sources: eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu · 2025–2026.
Is Almassora part of Castellón de la Plana?
Almassora is in the published commuting zone of Castellón de la Plana; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Castellón de la Plana city profile
Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source11
Common questions
Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.
How many people live in Almassora?
The published population was 29,159 people in January 2025. Source: Almassora - official stats.
How much does it cost to rent in Almassora?
Average net cold rent is 4 EUR/m² per month (2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 280 EUR a month before utilities. Source: cdn.mivau.gob.es.
Is the air quality good in Almassora?
The annual PM2.5 mean is 12 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 Annual Statistics — Spain 2024 PM2.5 provenance repair.
How safe is Almassora?
Police recorded about 5,768 incidents per 100,000 (2025). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: estadisticasdecriminalidad.ses.mir.es.
What is the unemployment rate in Almassora?
The unemployment rate is about 5.8 % (June 2026). Source: SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026.
What is the typical salary around Almassora?
The median gross salary is 1,888 EUR/month. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).
Is Almassora a good place to live?
Almassora 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 Almassora part of Castellón de la Plana?
Almassora is in the published commuting zone of Castellón de la Plana; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.
Which cities are near Almassora?
Castellón de la Plana, Vila-real, Burriana, Borriana/Burriana, Borriol are near Almassora. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.
How many people born in Africa live in Almassora?
The official country of birth distribution records 675 people (2.5%) 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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