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Living in Huércal de Almería

Huércal de Almería is a city in Spain. The unemployment rate was 6.43% in June 2026. The foreign population count was 702 at the start of 2024. At the start of 2025, Huércal de Almería had a population of 18,660.

Pricier rent than 62% of Spanish cities that publish it, higher unemployment than 82% of Spanish cities that publish it and cleaner air than 70% of Spanish cities that publish it.

Which Spain-wide rules apply when you move to Huércal de Almería?

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

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Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Huércal de Almería?

Average net cold rent is 6 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): 6 EUR/m²/month · cdn.mivau.gob.es1

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Huércal de Almería yet.

Net rent across major citiesHuércal de Almería highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Huércal de Almería highlighted€14.00Madrid€13.70Barcelona€11.50Bilbao€9.80Palma€9.60Málaga€9.20Sevilla€8.20Valencia€7.70Zaragoza€7.30Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las€7.10Alacant/Alicante€6.00Huércal de Almería€5.80Murcianet rent, € / m² / month
MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings7,221 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings6,321 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official
G05 Secondary Seasonal Vacant Dwellings900 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official
Average net rent (nettokalt)6 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.1031 Dec 2022cdn.mivau.gob.es1Official

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 360 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 6 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 Huércal de Almería?

The unemployment rate is about 6.4 % (June 2026).

  • Unemployment rate: 6.43 % · SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202617
Unemployment across cities in SpainUnemployment in Huércal de Almería is 6.4%. Of 1,361 cities with data, 844 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Spain per band844 cities: 0% to under 5%8440–5437 cities: 5% to under 10%4375–10Huércal de Almería 6.4%44 cities: 10% to under 15%4410–1523 cities: 15% to under 20%2315–209 cities: 20% to under 25%920–254 cities: 25% to under 30%425–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Gigabit broadband availability98.02 %30 Jun 2025SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-202514Official
People in employment8,322 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,796 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)6Official · regional context
Unemployment rate6.43 %country median 4.4%30 Jun 2026SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202617Independent

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Huércal de Almería. 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)

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Huércal de Almería. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

The nearest airport was LEI, 7.6 km away, with 15 listed destinations in June 2026. Gigabit broadband availability was 98% in June 2025.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport15 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat12Official
Nearest airportLEI13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv13Official
Distance to nearest airport7.6 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv13Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Huércal de Almería. 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.

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Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Huércal de Almería?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8 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 MEDITERRÁNEO)4

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
Huércal de Almería average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND31°9°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Huércal de Almería average monthly precipitation, mm010203040212321151161216252532JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Huércal de Almería average monthly sunshine, hours090180270360195198239268306335354327261225191185JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Huércal de Almería annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5258.0PM2.5154027.0PM10104019.0NO₂µg/m³

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 Huércal de Almería is 8.0 µg/m³. Of 269 cities with data, 57 have annual PM2.5 of 8 to under 9 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in Spain per band1 city: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³13–46 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³64–512 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³125–628 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³286–733 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³337–857 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³578–9Huércal de Almería 8.041 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³419–1035 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3510–1130 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³3011–1214 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³1412–134 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³413–146 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³614–151 city: 16 µg/m³ to under 17 µg/m³116–171 city: 19 µg/m³ to under 20 µg/m³119–20

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
NO₂ — annual mean19 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES NO2 annual mean 2024 (station MEDITERRÁNEO)2Official · nearest-station reading
PM10 — annual mean27 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES PM10 annual mean 2024 (station MEDITERRÁNEO)3Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5 — annual mean8 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station MEDITERRÁNEO)4Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 17 · Feb 17.5 · Mar 19.4 · Apr 21.3 · May 24.3 · Jun 27.8 · Jul 30.5 · Aug 31.2 · Sep 28.2 · Oct 24.5 · Nov 20.3 · Dec 17.9 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station ALMERÍA/AEROPUERTO15Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 8.7 · Feb 9.2 · Mar 10.8 · Apr 12.8 · May 15.5 · Jun 18.9 · Jul 21.8 · Aug 22.6 · Sep 19.8 · Oct 16.3 · Nov 12.2 · Dec 9.7 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station ALMERÍA/AEROPUERTO15Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 12.8 · Feb 13.3 · Mar 15.1 · Apr 17 · May 19.9 · Jun 23.4 · Jul 26.1 · Aug 26.9 · Sep 24 · Oct 20.4 · Nov 16.2 · Dec 13.8 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station ALMERÍA/AEROPUERTO15Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 20.8 · Feb 23.3 · Mar 20.7 · Apr 15.2 · May 10.9 · Jun 5.5 · Jul 0.6 · Aug 2.3 · Sep 16.1 · Oct 25.2 · Nov 25.1 · Dec 31.8 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station ALMERÍA/AEROPUERTO15Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by monthJan 195.2 · Feb 198.2 · Mar 239.3 · Apr 267.5 · May 306.2 · Jun 335 · Jul 353.5 · Aug 326.8 · Sep 261.2 · Oct 224.9 · Nov 191.2 · Dec 184.7 hours1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station ALMERÍA/AEROPUERTO15Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Spain

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Spain cities
Villalbilla18,687 residentsTarifa18,613 residentsCaldes de Montbui18,567 residentsGuardamar del Segura18,564 residentsSanta Brígida18,766 residentsMonzón18,525 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Huércal de Almería?

The published population was 18,660 people in January 2025. Source: Huércal de Almería - official stats5

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Huércal de Almería residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport96.2%Foreign residents 3.8%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area20.93 km²20 Oct 2025www.ign.es16Official
Foreign residents702 people1 Jan 2024Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.11Official
Population Female9,157 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)7Official
Population Male9,350 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)7Official
Population18,660 people1 Jan 2025Huércal de Almería - official stats5Official

International community in Huércal de Almería

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
TOTAL18,110100.0%
Spain17,12694.6%
South America3782.1%
European Union (without Spain)2721.5%
Africa1570.9%
Rent of Europe880.5%
Asia380.2%
Central America and Caribbean360.2%
North America130.1%
Oceania20.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source8

Citizenship

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

Published groupPeopleShare
TOTAL18,110100.0%
Spanish17,53296.8%
European Union (without Spain)1670.9%
South America1530.8%
Africa1180.7%
Rent of Europe690.4%
Asia460.3%
Central America and Caribbean170.1%
North America80.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source9

Is Huércal de Almería 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 worker61%strong on work, weak on safety · range 51–71%
Skilled employee64%strong on work, weak on safety · range 55–73%
Student63%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 52–74%
Family54%strong on family, weak on safety · range 43–65%
Retirement58%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 45–71%
Foreign residents702 people1 Jan 2024Official source · Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.
Population18,660 people1 Jan 2025Official source · Huércal de Almería - official stats
Average net rent (nettokalt)6 EUR/m²/month31 Dec 2022Official source · cdn.mivau.gob.es
Dwellings7,221 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain
Gigabit broadband availability98.02 %30 Jun 2025Official source · SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-2025
People in employment8,322 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-02

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households6,321 households31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official
Labour Supply Count10,008 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Huércal de Almería 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.

Common questions

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

How many people live in Huércal de Almería?

The published population was 18,660 people in January 2025. Source: Huércal de Almería - official stats.

How much does it cost to rent in Huércal de Almería?

Average net cold rent is 6 EUR/m² per month (2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 420 EUR a month before utilities. Source: cdn.mivau.gob.es.

Is the air quality good in Huércal de Almería?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8 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 MEDITERRÁNEO).

What is the unemployment rate in Huércal de Almería?

The unemployment rate is about 6.4 % (June 2026). Source: SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026.

What is the typical salary around Huércal de Almería?

The median gross salary is 1,796 EUR/month. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).

How many foreign residents live in Huércal de Almería?

702 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España..

Is Huércal de Almería a good place to live?

Huércal de Almería 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.

How many people born in Africa live in Huércal de Almería?

The official country of birth distribution records 157 people (0.9%) 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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