Living in Castelló
In Castelló, unemployment is 3.9% (2026).
For Castelló, the unemployment rate was 3.93% in June 2026. The population of Castelló, in Spain, was 6,972 at the start of 2025.
Lower unemployment than 62% of Spanish cities that publish it, more recorded crime than 74% of Spanish cities that publish it and cleaner air than 72% of Spanish cities that publish it.
Which Spain-wide rules apply when you move to Castelló?
National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.
Housing and cost
No city-level rent figure is published for Castelló. The available city-level cost figures remain below.
| 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 | 3,636 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain13Official |
| G05 Main Residential Dwellings | 2,694 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain13Official |
| G05 Secondary Seasonal Vacant Dwellings | 942 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain13Official |
Is Castelló 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.
Work and income
What is the unemployment rate in Castelló?
The unemployment rate is about 3.9 % (June 2026).
- Unemployment rate: 3.93 % · SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202628
Castelló 3.9%
Unemployment rate (%)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gigabit broadband availability | 94.62 % | 30 Jun 2025 | SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-202516Official |
| People in employment | 3,099 people | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain13Official |
| Median gross salary (regional) | 1,888 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2024 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)9Official · regional context |
| Unemployment rate | 3.93 %country median 4.4% | 30 Jun 2026 | SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202628Independent |
Public employment service
No exact public employment office is currently linked to Castelló. 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 Castelló. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.
Safety
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents | 5,330 incidents per 100,000 | 31 Dec 2024 | Anuario Estadístico del Ministerio del Interior 2024, Table 3-1-21Official · regional context |
Mobility and administration
The nearest airport was VLC, 45.8 km away, with 57 listed destinations in June 2026. Gigabit broadband availability was 94.6% in June 2025.
Language courses and integration
No exact city-level course record is currently published for Castelló. 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
Annual PM2.5 was 7.25 µg/m³ at the end of 2024.
Is the air quality good in Castelló?
The annual PM2.5 mean is about 7.3 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.
Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.
- PM2.5 — annual mean: 7.25 µg/m³ · EEA Air Quality Annual Statistics — Spain 2024 PM2.5 provenance repair5
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.
Castelló 7.3
Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)
Population and city profile
How many people live in Castelló?
The published population was 6,972 people in January 2025. Source: INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5)8
By nationality
National passport89.2%
Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| City area | 20.3 km² | 20 Oct 2025 | www.ign.es17Official |
| Foreign residents | 752 people | 31 Dec 2025 | www.ine.es18Official |
| Population Female | 3,504 people | 31 Dec 2023 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)10Official |
| Population Male | 3,387 people | 31 Dec 2023 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)10Official |
| Population | 6,972 people | 1 Jan 2025 | INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5)8Official |
International community in Castelló
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 | 7,031 | 100.0% |
| Spain | 6,280 | 89.3% |
| European Union (without Spain) | 411 | 5.8% |
| South America | 111 | 1.6% |
| Africa | 97 | 1.4% |
| Central America and Caribbean | 53 | 0.8% |
| Rent of Europe | 38 | 0.5% |
| Asia | 28 | 0.4% |
| North America | 13 | 0.2% |
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 group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 7,031 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 6,385 | 90.8% |
| European Union (without Spain) | 423 | 6.0% |
| Africa | 98 | 1.4% |
| South America | 39 | 0.6% |
| Central America and Caribbean | 34 | 0.5% |
| Asia | 32 | 0.5% |
| Rent of Europe | 15 | 0.2% |
| North America | 5 | 0.1% |
Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source12
Additional context
Alternatives for people set on Castelló
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.
Alcúdia, l' as a Castelló alternative in the same region
13 km away, better on 2 of 5 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0.
- Residents: 12,587 Alcúdia, l' vs 6,972 Castelló+81%
- Nearest airport: 32.7 km Alcúdia, l' vs 45.8 km Castelló−29%
- Unemployment: 3.6% Alcúdia, l' vs 3.9% Castelló−8%
- Median gross pay, region: €1,888 Alcúdia, l' vs €1,888 Castellósame level
- Recorded crime, per 100k: 5,330 Alcúdia, l' vs 5,330 Castellósame level
Calvià as a Castelló alternative in the same country
A move, not a commute, at 266 km, better on 3 of 4 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.
- Residents: 53,793 Calvià vs 6,972 Castelló+672%
- Unemployment: 1.3% Calvià vs 3.9% Castelló−68%
- Nearest airport: 19.1 km Calvià vs 45.8 km Castelló−58%
- Recorded crime, per 100k: 8,880 Calvià vs 5,330 Castellóno percentage
- Median gross pay, region: €2,080 Calvià vs €1,888 Castelló+10%
Tallinn as a Castelló alternative in another country
A move, not a commute, at 2877 km, better on 2 of 2 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.
- Annual PM2.5: 3.0 µg/m³ Tallinn vs 7.3 µg/m³ Castelló−59%
- Nearest airport: 5.6 km Tallinn vs 45.8 km Castelló−88%
- Median gross pay, region: €2,068 (2025) Tallinn vs €1,888 (2024) Castellóno percentage
Cities near Castelló
Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.
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- 3.2 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 3.5 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
Alternative cities in Spain
Other cities in Spain to compare with Castelló, nearest in population first.
How does Castelló compare?
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Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Castelló 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; Castelló's school authority applies it locally.
Sources: eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu · 2025–2026.
Is Castelló part of Valencia?
Castelló is in the published commuting zone of Valencia; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Valencia city profile
Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source7
Common questions
Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.
How many people live in Castelló?
The published population was 6,972 people in January 2025. Source: INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5).
Is the air quality good in Castelló?
The annual PM2.5 mean is about 7.3 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.
What is the unemployment rate in Castelló?
The unemployment rate is about 3.9 % (June 2026). Source: SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026.
What is the typical salary around Castelló?
The median gross salary is 1,888 EUR/month. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).
How many foreign residents live in Castelló?
752 residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: www.ine.es.
Is Castelló a good place to live?
Castelló 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 Castelló part of Valencia?
Castelló is in the published commuting zone of Valencia; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.
Which cities are near Castelló?
Alberic, Carcaixent, Xàtiva, Alzira, Guadassuar are near Castelló. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.
How many people born in Africa live in Castelló?
The official country of birth distribution records 97 people (1.4%) 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). Castelló, Spain: population, salary, cost of living, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 47bc8df39c324ac6c171b5413786c87f]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/es/castello/ Retrieved 2026-09-29. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/BibTeX citation
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