Living in Castelldefels
In Castelldefels, the statutory reference rent is €11.90 per m² a month (2022) and unemployment is 6.3% (2024).
Gigabit broadband availability was 98.1% in June 2025. Castelldefels had a population of 70,057 at the start of 2025. The nearest airport was BCN, 8.7 km away, with 163 listed destinations in June 2026.
Pricier rent than any other Spanish city that publishes it, higher unemployment than 81% of Spanish cities that publish it and dirtier air than 90% of Spanish cities that publish it.
Which Spain-wide rules apply when you move to Castelldefels?
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 Castelldefels?
Average net cold rent is 11.9 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): 11.9 EUR/m²/month · cdn.mivau.gob.es2
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited | 20 EUR/month | 30 Sept 2026 | DIGI 300 Mbps fibre4Official · national market |
| Mobile plan, 10 GB | 12 EUR/month | 30 Sept 2026 | DIGI 100GB mobile plan3Official · national market |
| Dwellings | 28,707 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain17Official |
| Main residence dwellings | 24,792 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain17Official |
| Secondary, seasonal or vacant dwellings | 3,915 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain17Official |
| Average net rent (nettokalt) | 11.9 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.10 | 31 Dec 2022 | cdn.mivau.gob.es2Official |
| Official reference rent (median) | 907.4 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2024 | SERPAVI — VDP001_01 — rental price and surface indicators by municipality23Official |
Is Castelldefels 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 714 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 11.9 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
The unemployment rate was 6.33% in 2024.
What is the unemployment rate in Castelldefels?
The unemployment rate is about 6.3 % (2024).
- Unemployment rate: 6.33 % · INE Urban Indicators — unemployment rate by city12
Castelldefels 6.3%
Unemployment rate (%)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gigabit broadband availability | 98.13 % | 30 Jun 2025 | SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-202524Official |
| People in employment | 28,968 people | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain17Official |
| Median gross salary (regional) | 2,261 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2024 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)13Official · regional context |
| Unemployment rate | 6.33 %country median 4.4% | 31 Dec 2024 | INE Urban Indicators — unemployment rate by city12Official |
What does a salary buy in Castelldefels?
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€11.90/m² · official · cdn.mivau.gob.es · 2022-12-31 | − €714 |
| 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 | €1,032 |
Public employment service
No exact public employment office is currently linked to Castelldefels. 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 Castelldefels. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.
Safety
How safe is Castelldefels?
Police recorded about 4,816 incidents per 100,000 (2024). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: MIR 2024 Q4 exact III. TOTAL INFRACCIONES PENALES, enero-diciembre 2024; INE 29005 denominator.18
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents | 4,816 incidents per 100,000country median 4,281 | 31 Dec 2024 | MIR 2024 Q4 exact III. TOTAL INFRACCIONES PENALES, enero-diciembre 2024; INE 29005 denominator.18Official |
Mobility and administration
Language courses and integration
No exact city-level course record is currently published for Castelldefels. 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 Castelldefels?
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 statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station SANT VICENÇ DELS HORTS (CEIP MARE DE DÉU DEL ROCIO))7
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.
Castelldefels 12.0
Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NO₂ — annual mean | 9 µg/m³ | 31 Dec 2024 | EEA air quality statistics — ES NO2 annual mean 2024 (station GAVÀ (PARC DEL MIL·LENI))5Official · nearest-station reading |
| PM10 — annual mean | 24 µg/m³ | 31 Dec 2024 | EEA air quality statistics — ES PM10 annual mean 2024 (station SANT VICENÇ DELS HORTS (RIBOT - SANT MIQUEL))6Official · nearest-station reading |
| PM2.5 — annual mean | 12 µg/m³ | 31 Dec 2024 | EEA air quality statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station SANT VICENÇ DELS HORTS (CEIP MARE DE DÉU DEL ROCIO))7Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average daytime high by month | Jan 14.2 · Feb 14.7 · Mar 16.8 · Apr 18.9 · May 22.2 · Jun 26.2 · Jul 29 · Aug 29.7 · Sep 26.7 · Oct 22.7 · Nov 17.9 · Dec 14.7 °C | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station BARCELONA/AEROPUERTO25Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average night-time low by month | Jan 6.2 · Feb 6.6 · Mar 8.8 · Apr 11.1 · May 14.7 · Jun 18.8 · Jul 21.7 · Aug 22.1 · Sep 18.8 · Oct 15 · Nov 9.9 · Dec 6.9 °C | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station BARCELONA/AEROPUERTO25Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average temperature by month | Jan 10.2 · Feb 10.7 · Mar 12.8 · Apr 15 · May 18.4 · Jun 22.5 · Jul 25.4 · Aug 25.9 · Sep 22.7 · Oct 18.9 · Nov 13.9 · Dec 10.8 °C | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station BARCELONA/AEROPUERTO25Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average precipitation by month | Jan 42.6 · Feb 32.8 · Mar 41.7 · Apr 47.3 · May 41.9 · Jun 27 · Jul 27.2 · Aug 51.2 · Sep 86.1 · Oct 83.5 · Nov 47.5 · Dec 37.7 mm | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station BARCELONA/AEROPUERTO25Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average sunshine by month | Jan 119.9 · Feb 146.9 · Mar 194.9 · Apr 211.4 · May 240.7 · Jun 250 · Jul 279.7 · Aug 258.2 · Sep 202.9 · Oct 162.7 · Nov 119.7 · Dec 104.5 hours | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station BARCELONA/AEROPUERTO25Official · nearest-station reading |
Similar climate. In Spain: Castellón de la Plana ±0.9 °C. Elsewhere: Downey (United States) ±2.3 °C, Aix-en-Provence (France) ±1.9 °C, Marseille (France) ±1.9 °C, Bari (Italy) ±1.5 °C, Carrollton (United States) ±3.0 °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 Castelldefels?
The published population was 70,057 people in January 2025. Source: Castelldefels - official stats1
By nationality
National passport76.6%Foreign residents23.4%
Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per 1,000 residents | 407.5 cars per 1000 people | 31 Dec 2024 | Eurostat8Official |
| City area | 12.79 km² | 31 Dec 2024 | Eurostat GISCO, European Commission10Official |
| Foreign-resident share | 23.6 % | 31 Dec 2024 | Eurostat9Official |
| Foreign residents | 16,362 people | 1 Jan 2024 | Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.20Official |
| Female residents | 35,049 people | 31 Dec 2023 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)14Official |
| Male residents | 33,378 people | 31 Dec 2023 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)14Official |
| Population | 70,057 people | 1 Jan 2025 | Castelldefels - official stats1Official |
International community in Castelldefels
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 | 66,866 | 100.0% |
| Spain | 48,874 | 73.1% |
| South America | 7,078 | 10.6% |
| European Union (without Spain) | 5,106 | 7.6% |
| Rent of Europe | 1,910 | 2.9% |
| Asia | 1,508 | 2.3% |
| Africa | 1,171 | 1.8% |
| Central America and Caribbean | 832 | 1.2% |
| North America | 363 | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 24 | 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 | 66,866 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 52,967 | 79.2% |
| European Union (without Spain) | 6,710 | 10.0% |
| South America | 2,630 | 3.9% |
| Rent of Europe | 1,724 | 2.6% |
| Asia | 1,380 | 2.1% |
| Africa | 856 | 1.3% |
| Central America and Caribbean | 373 | 0.6% |
| North America | 217 | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 9 | 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 Castelldefels
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.
Cerdanyola del Vallès as a Castelldefels alternative in the same region
27 km away, better on 3 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.
- Nearest airport: 22.2 km Cerdanyola del Vallès vs 8.7 km Castelldefels+155%
- Rent: €9.40/m² Cerdanyola del Vallès vs €11.90/m² Castelldefels−21%
- Recorded crime, per 100k: 3,544 Cerdanyola del Vallès vs 4,816 Castelldefels−26%
- Annual PM2.5: 10.0 µg/m³ Cerdanyola del Vallès vs 12.0 µg/m³ Castelldefels−17%
- Residents: 58,528 Cerdanyola del Vallès vs 70,057 Castelldefels−16%
- Median gross pay, region: €2,261 Cerdanyola del Vallès vs €2,261 Castelldefelssame level
Paterna as a Castelldefels alternative in the same country
A move, not a commute, at 285 km, better on 3 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Foreign residents cannot be compared like for like.
- Rent: €5.80/m² Paterna vs €11.90/m² Castelldefels−51%
- Median gross pay, region: €1,888 Paterna vs €2,261 Castelldefels−17%
- Nearest airport: 3.8 km Paterna vs 8.7 km Castelldefels−56%
- Foreign residents: 13.9% (2025) Paterna vs 23.6% (2024) Castelldefelsno percentage
- Recorded crime, per 100k: 4,468 Paterna vs 4,816 Castelldefels−7%
- Residents: 76,019 Paterna vs 70,057 Castelldefels+9%
- Annual PM2.5: 12.0 µg/m³ Paterna vs 12.0 µg/m³ Castelldefelssame level
Cities near Castelldefels
Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.
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Alternative cities in Spain
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How does Castelldefels compare?
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Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Castelldefels 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; Castelldefels's school authority applies it locally.
Sources: eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu · 2025–2026.
Is Castelldefels part of Barcelona?
Castelldefels 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. Source19
Common questions
Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.
How many people live in Castelldefels?
The published population was 70,057 people in January 2025. Source: Castelldefels - official stats.
How much does it cost to rent in Castelldefels?
Average net cold rent is 11.9 EUR/m² per month (2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 833 EUR a month before utilities. Source: cdn.mivau.gob.es.
Is the air quality good in Castelldefels?
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 statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station SANT VICENÇ DELS HORTS (CEIP MARE DE DÉU DEL ROCIO)).
How safe is Castelldefels?
Police recorded about 4,816 incidents per 100,000 (2024). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: MIR 2024 Q4 exact III. TOTAL INFRACCIONES PENALES, enero-diciembre 2024; INE 29005 denominator..
What is the unemployment rate in Castelldefels?
The unemployment rate is about 6.3 % (2024). Source: INE Urban Indicators — unemployment rate by city.
What is the typical salary around Castelldefels?
The median gross salary is 2,261 EUR/month. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).
Is Castelldefels a good place to live?
Castelldefels 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 Castelldefels part of Barcelona?
Castelldefels is in the published commuting zone of Barcelona; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.
Which cities are near Castelldefels?
Gavà, Begues, Torrelles de Llobregat, Santa Coloma de Cervelló, Sant Joan Despí are near Castelldefels. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.
How many people born in Spain live in Castelldefels?
The official country of birth distribution records 48,874 people (73.1%) 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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