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Living in Isla Mayor

In Isla Mayor, the statutory reference rent is €5.00 per m² a month (2022) and unemployment is 5.1% (2026).

Isla Mayor is a city in Spain, with a population of 5,748 at the start of 2025. The unemployment rate was 5.1% in June 2026. At the start of 2024, the foreign population was 195.

Last checked 2026-09-2426 sources

Population5,748people1 Jan 2025Official source · INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5)
Median gross salary (region)1,796EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)
Average net rent5EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.10 — 2% belowOfficial source · cdn.mivau.gob.es
Unemployment rate5.1%country median 4.4% — 16% aboveIndependent source · SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026
Recorded crime4,750incidents per 100,00031 Dec 2024Regional figureOfficial source · Anuario Estadístico del Ministerio del Interior 2024, Table 3-1-2

Which Spain-wide rules apply when you move to Isla Mayor?

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 Isla Mayor.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Isla Mayor?

Average net cold rent is 5 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): 5 EUR/m²/month · cdn.mivau.gob.es2
What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Isla Mayor recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€20
Mobile plan, 10 GB€12
Net rent across major citiesIsla Mayor highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Isla Mayor highlighted

net rent, € / m² / month

Madrid€14.00
Barcelona€13.70
Bilbao€11.50
Palma€9.80
Murcia€5.80
Isla Mayor€5.00
Show the other 6 cities
Málaga€9.60
Seville€9.20
Valencia€8.20
Zaragoza€7.70
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria€7.30
Alicante€7.10
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
Dwellings2,802 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain11Official
Main residence dwellings2,280 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain11Official
Secondary, seasonal or vacant dwellings522 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain11Official
Average net rent (nettokalt)5 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.1031 Dec 2022cdn.mivau.gob.es2Official

Is Isla Mayor 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 worker53%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 43–63%
Skilled employee59%strong on work, weak on education · range 50–68%
Student58%strong on legal route, weak on education · range 47–69%
Family57%strong on family, weak on education · range 46–68%
Retirement57%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 44–70%

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 300 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 5 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 Isla Mayor?

The unemployment rate is 5.1 % (June 2026). Source: SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202626

Unemployment across cities in SpainUnemployment in Isla Mayor is 5.1%. Of 1,361 cities with data, 844 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Gigabit broadband availability95.22 %30 Jun 2025SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-202515Official
People in employment1,584 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain11Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,796 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)7Official · regional context
Unemployment rate5.1 %country median 4.4%30 Jun 2026SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202626Independent

What does a salary buy in Isla Mayor?

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

regional median gross pay: €1,796 (Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), 2024-12-31).
Left over each month€1,131of €1,463 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.€1,463
Rent, 60 m²€5.00/m² · official · cdn.mivau.gob.es · 2022-12-31− €300
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€1,131
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Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Isla Mayor. 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 Isla Mayor. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesIsla Mayor highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Isla Mayor 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 residents4,750 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 SVQ, 39.8 km away, with 38 listed destinations in June 2026. Gigabit broadband availability was 95.2% in June 2025.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport38 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat13Official
Nearest airportSVQ13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv14Official
Distance to nearest airport39.8 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv14Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Isla Mayor. 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, HybridCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Isla Mayor.

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Population and city profile

How many people live in Isla Mayor?

The published population was 5,748 people in January 2025. Source: INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5)6

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area114.4 km²20 Oct 2025www.ign.es16Official
Foreign residents195 people1 Jan 2024Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.12Official
Female residents2,887 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)8Official
Male residents2,854 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)8Official
Population5,748 people1 Jan 2025INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5)6Official

International community in Isla Mayor

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
TOTAL5,839100.0%
Spain5,67097.1%
European Union (without Spain)831.4%
Africa320.5%
South America240.4%
Rent of Europe130.2%
Central America and Caribbean120.2%
Asia50.1%

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

Citizenship

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

Published groupPeopleShare
TOTAL5,839100.0%
Spanish5,68497.3%
European Union (without Spain)841.4%
Africa260.4%
South America190.3%
Rent of Europe100.2%
Central America and Caribbean80.1%
Asia50.1%
Statelens30.1%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source10

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households2,280 households31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain11Official
Labour force2,421 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain11Official

Alternatives for people set on Isla Mayor

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.

Benacazón as an Isla Mayor alternative in the same region

25 km away, better on 2 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Rent: €4.10/m² Benacazón vs €5.00/m² Isla Mayor−18%
  • Unemployment: 6.3% Benacazón vs 5.1% Isla Mayor+24%
  • Nearest airport: 27.8 km Benacazón vs 39.8 km Isla Mayor−30%
  • Residents: 7,363 Benacazón vs 5,748 Isla Mayor+28%
  • Median gross pay, region: €1,796 Benacazón vs €1,796 Isla Mayorsame level
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 4,750 Benacazón vs 4,750 Isla Mayorsame level
Full comparisonMore about Benacazón

Vila-real as an Isla Mayor alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 613 km, better on 3 of 5 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Residents: 53,623 Vila-real vs 5,748 Isla Mayor+833%
  • Rent: €4.00/m² Vila-real vs €5.00/m² Isla Mayor−20%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 2,712 Vila-real vs 4,750 Isla Mayorno percentage
  • Unemployment: 5.5% Vila-real vs 5.1% Isla Mayor+7%
  • Median gross pay, region: €1,888 Vila-real vs €1,796 Isla Mayor+5%
  • Nearest airport: 34.1 km Vila-real vs 39.8 km Isla Mayor−14%
Full comparisonMore about Vila-real

Cities near Isla Mayor

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

Coria del Río 19.7 km away
Rent
5.3 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
Almensilla 20.3 km away
Rent
4.5 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
Pilas 22.4 km away
Rent
4.5 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
Benacazón 24.6 km away
Rent
4.1 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31

Alternative cities in Spain

Other cities in Spain to compare with Isla Mayor, nearest in population first.

All Spain cities
San Cibrao das Viñas5,751 residentsConstantina5,745 residentsTorreblanca5,744 residentsBenigànim5,759 residentsLa Selva del Camp5,732 residentsÓrgiva5,728 residents

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Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Isla Mayor 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; Isla Mayor's school authority applies it locally.

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

Is Isla Mayor part of Mairena del Aljarafe?

Isla Mayor is in the published commuting zone of Mairena del Aljarafe; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Mairena del Aljarafe city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source5

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Common questions

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

How many people live in Isla Mayor?

The published population was 5,748 people in January 2025. Source: INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5).

How much does it cost to rent in Isla Mayor?

Average net cold rent is 5 EUR/m² per month (2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 350 EUR a month before utilities. Source: cdn.mivau.gob.es.

What is the unemployment rate in Isla Mayor?

The unemployment rate is 5.1 % (June 2026). Source: SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026.

What is the typical salary around Isla Mayor?

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

How many foreign residents live in Isla Mayor?

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

Is Isla Mayor a good place to live?

Isla Mayor 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 Isla Mayor part of Mairena del Aljarafe?

Isla Mayor is in the published commuting zone of Mairena del Aljarafe; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Isla Mayor?

La Puebla del Río, Coria del Río, Almensilla, Los Palacios y Villafranca, Pilas are near Isla Mayor. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

How many people born in Spain live in Isla Mayor?

The official country of birth distribution records 5,670 people (97.1%) 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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  title = {Isla Mayor, Spain: population, rent, salary, cost of living},
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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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