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Living in Castell, Es

In Castell, Es, rent averages €7.20 per m² a month (2022) and unemployment is 1.9% (2026).

Gigabit broadband availability was 91.1% in June 2025. The unemployment rate was 1.93% in June 2026. Castell, Es is in Spain; its population was 7,774 at the start of 2025.

Last checked 2026-09-2425 sources

Population7,774people1 Jan 2025Official source · INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5)
Median gross salary (region)2,080EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)
Average net rent7.2EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.10 — 41% aboveOfficial source · cdn.mivau.gob.es
Unemployment rate1.93%country median 4.4% — 56% belowIndependent source · SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026
Recorded crime6,580incidents per 100,00031 Dec 2024Regional figureOfficial source · Anuario Estadístico del Ministerio del Interior 2024, Table 3-1-2
PM2.5, annual mean4µg/m³31 Dec 2024Nearest stationOfficial source · EEA air quality statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station MAHÓN)

Pricier rent than 78% of Spanish cities that publish it, lower unemployment than 97% 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 Castell, Es?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in SpainNational rates and thresholds that apply in Castell, Es.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Castell, Es?

Average net cold rent is 7.2 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): 7.2 EUR/m²/month · cdn.mivau.gob.es2
What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Castell, Es recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€20
Mobile plan, 10 GB€12
Net rent across major citiesCastell, Es highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Castell, Es highlighted

net rent, € / m² / month

Madrid€14.00
Barcelona€13.70
Bilbao€11.50
Castell, Es€7.20
Alicante€7.10
Murcia€5.80
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Palma€9.80
Málaga€9.60
Seville€9.20
Valencia€8.20
Zaragoza€7.70
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria€7.30
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited20 EUR/month30 Sept 2026DIGI 300 Mbps fibre4Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB12 EUR/month30 Sept 2026DIGI 100GB mobile plan3Official · national market
Dwellings4,428 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain13Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings3,144 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain13Official
G05 Secondary Seasonal Vacant Dwellings1,284 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain13Official
Average net rent (nettokalt)7.2 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.1031 Dec 2022cdn.mivau.gob.es2Official

Is Castell, Es 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.

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Remote worker52%strong on work, weak on safety · range 42–62%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on education · range 51–69%
Student52%strong on legal route, weak on education · range 41–63%
Family63%strong on family, weak on education · range 52–74%
Retirement52%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 39–65%

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 432 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 7.2 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.

Source period: 2022

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Castell, Es?

The unemployment rate is about 1.9 % (June 2026).

  • Unemployment rate: 1.93 % · SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202625
Unemployment across cities in SpainUnemployment in Castell, Es is 1.9%. Of 1,361 cities with data, 844 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Gigabit broadband availability91.12 %30 Jun 2025SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-202516Official
People in employment2,964 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain13Official
Median gross salary (regional)2,080 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)9Official · regional context
Unemployment rate1.93 %country median 4.4%30 Jun 2026SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202625Independent

What does a salary buy in Castell, Es?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €2,080 (Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), 2024-12-31).
Left over each month€1,194of €1,658 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left 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.€1,658
Rent, 60 m²€7.20/m² · official · cdn.mivau.gob.es · 2022-12-31− €432
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€1,194
Take-home pay for other salaries and households

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Castell, Es. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal — Public employment service

Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal (SEPE)

Job SearchUnemployment ClaimTraining
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Castell, Es. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesCastell, Es highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Castell, Es highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Pamplona7,766
Alicante7,419
Murcia5,289
Córdoba5,095
Melilla5,090
Vitoria-Gasteiz4,916
Cartagena4,578
Castellón de la Plana4,251
Elche4,043
Lorca3,706
Logroño3,690
Burgos3,628
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents6,580 incidents per 100,00031 Dec 2024Anuario Estadístico del Ministerio del Interior 2024, Table 3-1-21Official · regional context

Mobility and administration

The nearest airport was MAH, 6.5 km away, with 23 listed destinations in June 2026.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport23 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat14Official
Nearest airportMAH13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv15Official
Distance to nearest airport6.5 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv15Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Castell, Es. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

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.

In Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Castell, Es.

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Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Castell, Es?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 4 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline. Source: EEA air quality statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station MAHÓN)7

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in SpainAnnual PM2.5 in Castell, Es is 4.0 µg/m³. Of 269 cities with data, 57 have annual PM2.5 of 8 to under 9 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
NO₂ — annual mean2 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES NO2 annual mean 2024 (station MAHÓN)5Official · nearest-station reading
PM10 — annual mean16 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES PM10 annual mean 2024 (station MAHÓN)6Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5 — annual mean4 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station MAHÓN)7Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 14.8 · Feb 14.8 · Mar 16.6 · Apr 18.8 · May 22.2 · Jun 26.3 · Jul 29 · Aug 29.4 · Sep 26.3 · Oct 22.9 · Nov 18.5 · Dec 15.9 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station MENORCA/AEROPUERTO17Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 7.1 · Feb 6.7 · Mar 8.3 · Apr 10.3 · May 13.6 · Jun 17.6 · Jul 20.6 · Aug 21.4 · Sep 18.6 · Oct 15.7 · Nov 11.2 · Dec 8.4 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station MENORCA/AEROPUERTO17Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 11 · Feb 10.7 · Mar 12.4 · Apr 14.6 · May 17.9 · Jun 21.9 · Jul 24.8 · Aug 25.4 · Sep 22.5 · Oct 19.3 · Nov 14.9 · Dec 12.1 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station MENORCA/AEROPUERTO17Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 58.7 · Feb 50.3 · Mar 38.2 · Apr 42.6 · May 28.5 · Jun 14.6 · Jul 4.7 · Aug 18.1 · Sep 67.3 · Oct 73.4 · Nov 101 · Dec 59.6 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station MENORCA/AEROPUERTO17Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by monthJan 151.6 · Feb 155.6 · Mar 216.1 · Apr 240.2 · May 290.2 · Jun 329.5 · Jul 354.2 · Aug 320.2 · Sep 233.4 · Oct 192.6 · Nov 149.4 · Dec 143.4 hours1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station MENORCA/AEROPUERTO17Official · nearest-station reading

Similar climate. In Spain: Castellón de la Plana ±1.0 °C. Elsewhere: Downey (United States) ±2.1 °C, Toulon (France) ±1.4 °C, Cagliari (Italy) ±1.2 °C, Bari (Italy) ±1.5 °C, Almada (Portugal) ±1.1 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

How many people live in Castell, Es?

The published population was 7,774 people in January 2025. Source: INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5)8

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area11.63 km²20 Oct 2025www.ign.es18Official
Foreign residents1,148 people31 Dec 2025www.ine.es19Official
Population Female3,815 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)10Official
Population Male3,855 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)10Official
Population7,774 people1 Jan 2025INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5)8Official

International community in Castell, Es

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 groupPeopleShare
TOTAL7,688100.0%
Spain6,29981.9%
Rent of Europe3955.1%
South America3825.0%
European Union (without Spain)3054.0%
Africa1672.2%
Central America and Caribbean640.8%
Asia430.6%
North America320.4%
Oceania10.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source11

Citizenship

Population resident in Spain; both sexes; official INE Census 2021 municipal table · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
TOTAL7,688100.0%
Spanish6,67586.8%
Rent of Europe3624.7%
European Union (without Spain)3424.4%
Africa1291.7%
South America1161.5%
Asia250.3%
Central America and Caribbean210.3%
North America170.2%
Oceania10.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source12

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households3,144 households31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain13Official
Labour Supply Count3,585 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain13Official

Alternatives for people set on Castell, Es

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 Lluís as a Castell, Es alternative in the same region

4 km away, better on 3 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0.

  • Unemployment: 1.1% Sant Lluís vs 1.9% Castell, Es−42%
  • Rent: €6.40/m² Sant Lluís vs €7.20/m² Castell, Es−11%
  • Nearest airport: 3.7 km Sant Lluís vs 6.5 km Castell, Es−43%
  • Residents: 7,312 Sant Lluís vs 7,774 Castell, Es−6%
  • Median gross pay, region: €2,080 Sant Lluís vs €2,080 Castell, Essame level
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 6,580 Sant Lluís vs 6,580 Castell, Essame level
  • Annual PM2.5: 4.0 µg/m³ Sant Lluís vs 4.0 µg/m³ Castell, Essame level
Full comparisonMore about Sant Lluís

Elda as a Castell, Es alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 465 km, better on 1 of 4 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Residents: 55,222 Elda vs 7,774 Castell, Es+610%
  • Nearest airport: 30.0 km Elda vs 6.5 km Castell, Es+362%
  • Rent: €4.00/m² Elda vs €7.20/m² Castell, Es−44%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 4,318 Elda vs 6,580 Castell, Esno percentage
  • Median gross pay, region: €1,888 Elda vs €2,080 Castell, Es−9%
Full comparisonMore about Elda

Cities near Castell, Es

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Maó 2.5 km away
Rent
6.2 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
Sant Lluís 4.4 km away
Rent
6.4 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
Alaior 14.2 km away
Rent
6.1 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
Mercadal, Es 20.6 km away
Rent
6.3 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31

Alternative cities in Spain

Other cities in Spain to compare with Castell, Es, nearest in population first.

All Spain cities
Guissona7,774 residentsMedio Cudeyo7,775 residentsOroso7,776 residentsCercedilla7,772 residentsAbadiño7,768 residentsCabrils7,765 residents

How does Castell, Es compare?

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Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Castell, Es 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.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

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; Castell, Es's school authority applies it locally.

Sources: eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu · 2025–2026.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Castell, Es?

The published population was 7,774 people in January 2025. Source: INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5).

How much does it cost to rent in Castell, Es?

Average net cold rent is 7.2 EUR/m² per month (2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 504 EUR a month before utilities. Source: cdn.mivau.gob.es.

Is the air quality good in Castell, Es?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 4 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline. Source: EEA air quality statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station MAHÓN).

What is the unemployment rate in Castell, Es?

The unemployment rate is about 1.9 % (June 2026). Source: SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026.

What is the typical salary around Castell, Es?

The median gross salary is 2,080 EUR/month. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).

Is Castell, Es a good place to live?

Castell, Es 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.

Which cities are near Castell, Es?

Maó, Sant Lluís, Alaior, Mercadal, Es are near Castell, Es. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

How many people born in Africa live in Castell, Es?

The official country of birth distribution records 167 people (2.2%) 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, September 29). Castell, Es, Spain: population, rent, salary, cost of living [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 7fc99c63ab7a38071460529ea5b1c0a4]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/es/castell-es/ Retrieved 2026-09-29. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Castell, Es, Spain: population, rent, salary, cost of living},
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  date = {2026-09-29},
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  3. DIGI 100GB mobile plan digimobil.es · checked 2026-09-15
  4. DIGI 300 Mbps fibre digimobil.es · checked 2026-09-15
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  6. EEA air quality statistics — ES PM10 annual mean 2024 (station MAHÓN) EEA air quality statistics · air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-07-31
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