Living in Meco
In Meco, the statutory reference rent is €7.40 per m² a month (2022) and unemployment is 3.9% (2026).
The unemployment rate was 3.9% in June 2026. Meco is in Spain; its population was 15,922 at the start of 2025. For Meco, gigabit broadband availability was 96.5% in June 2025.
Pricier rent than 79% of Spanish cities that publish it, lower unemployment than 63% of Spanish cities that publish it and more recorded crime than 77% of Spanish cities that publish it.
Which Spain-wide rules apply when you move to Meco?
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 Meco?
Average net cold rent is 7.4 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): 7.4 EUR/m²/month · cdn.mivau.gob.es1
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited | 20 EUR/month | 30 Sept 2026 | DIGI 300 Mbps fibre3Official · national market |
| Mobile plan, 10 GB | 12 EUR/month | 30 Sept 2026 | DIGI 100GB mobile plan2Official · national market |
| Dwellings | 5,433 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain13Official |
| Main residence dwellings | 4,989 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain13Official |
| Secondary, seasonal or vacant dwellings | 441 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain13Official |
| Average net rent (nettokalt) | 7.4 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.10 | 31 Dec 2022 | cdn.mivau.gob.es1Official |
Is Meco 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 444 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 7.4 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
What is the unemployment rate in Meco?
The unemployment rate is 3.9 % (June 2026). Source: SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202631
Meco 3.9%
Unemployment rate (%)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gigabit broadband availability | 96.49 % | 30 Jun 2025 | SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-202519Official |
| People in employment | 7,206 people | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain13Official |
| Median gross salary (regional) | 2,336 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2024 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)9Official · regional context |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9 %country median 4.4% | 30 Jun 2026 | SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202631Independent |
What does a salary buy in Meco?
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. | €1,830 |
| Rent, 60 m²€7.40/m² · official · cdn.mivau.gob.es · 2022-12-31 | − €444 |
| 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 | €1,354 |
Public employment service
No exact public employment office is currently linked to Meco. 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 Meco. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.
Safety
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents | 5,490 incidents per 100,000 | 31 Dec 2025 | La criminalidad en la región de Madrid es la más baja de los últimos 20 años con el máximo de población total y de población migrante14Official · regional context |
Mobility and administration
The nearest airport was MAD, 21.9 km away, with 158 listed destinations in June 2026.
Language courses and integration
No exact city-level course record is currently published for Meco. 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 Meco?
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 AZUQUECA - IES)6
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.
Meco 8.0
Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NO₂ — annual mean | 15 µg/m³ | 31 Dec 2024 | EEA air quality statistics — ES NO2 annual mean 2024 (station AZUQUECA - IES)4Official · nearest-station reading |
| PM10 — annual mean | 20 µg/m³ | 31 Dec 2024 | EEA air quality statistics — ES PM10 annual mean 2024 (station ALCALÁ DE HENARES)5Official · nearest-station reading |
| PM2.5 — annual mean | 8 µg/m³ | 31 Dec 2024 | EEA air quality statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station AZUQUECA - IES)6Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average daytime high by month | Jan 11.1 · Feb 13.2 · Mar 17 · Apr 19.5 · May 24.1 · Jun 30.1 · Jul 33.9 · Aug 33.4 · Sep 27.9 · Oct 21.4 · Nov 14.9 · Dec 11.5 °C | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station MADRID/TORREJÓN20Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average night-time low by month | Jan 0.2 · Feb 0.7 · Mar 3.3 · Apr 5.7 · May 9.2 · Jun 13.6 · Jul 16.4 · Aug 16.3 · Sep 12.6 · Oct 8.5 · Nov 3.8 · Dec 1 °C | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station MADRID/TORREJÓN20Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average temperature by month | Jan 5.7 · Feb 7 · Mar 10.1 · Apr 12.6 · May 16.7 · Jun 21.8 · Jul 25.2 · Aug 24.8 · Sep 20.3 · Oct 14.9 · Nov 9.3 · Dec 6.2 °C | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station MADRID/TORREJÓN20Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average precipitation by month | Jan 28.6 · Feb 28.5 · Mar 32.3 · Apr 41.4 · May 45.8 · Jun 21.8 · Jul 11.8 · Aug 8.9 · Sep 24.3 · Oct 56.2 · Nov 47.4 · Dec 34.5 mm | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station MADRID/TORREJÓN20Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average sunshine by month | Jan 156.8 · Feb 182.1 · Mar 215.8 · Apr 243.6 · May 288.6 · Jun 332.9 · Jul 376.4 · Aug 347.5 · Sep 256.9 · Oct 205 · Nov 157.5 · Dec 128.5 hours | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station MADRID/TORREJÓN20Official · nearest-station reading |
Similar climate. In Spain: Alcobendas ±0.5 °C. Elsewhere: Murfreesboro (United States) ±1.8 °C, Oklahoma City (United States) ±2.0 °C, Little Rock (United States) ±2.2 °C, Foggia (Italy) ±1.8 °C, Provo (United States) ±2.3 °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 Meco?
The published population was 15,922 people in January 2025. Source: Meco - official stats15
By nationality
National passport86.6%Foreign residents13.4%
Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| City area | 35.11 km² | 20 Oct 2025 | www.ign.es21Official |
| Foreign-resident share | 13.67 % | 31 Dec 2025 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE España)8Official |
| Foreign residents | 2,126 people | 1 Jan 2024 | Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.16Official |
| Female residents | 7,679 people | 31 Dec 2023 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)10Official |
| Male residents | 7,725 people | 31 Dec 2023 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)10Official |
| Population | 15,922 people | 1 Jan 2025 | Meco - official stats15Official |
International community in Meco
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 | 14,960 | 100.0% |
| Spain | 12,667 | 84.7% |
| European Union (without Spain) | 1,011 | 6.8% |
| South America | 710 | 4.7% |
| Africa | 183 | 1.2% |
| Asia | 132 | 0.9% |
| Central America and Caribbean | 127 | 0.8% |
| Rent of Europe | 94 | 0.6% |
| North America | 36 | 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 | 14,960 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 13,053 | 87.3% |
| European Union (without Spain) | 1,205 | 8.1% |
| South America | 296 | 2.0% |
| Asia | 136 | 0.9% |
| Africa | 126 | 0.8% |
| Rent of Europe | 73 | 0.5% |
| Central America and Caribbean | 47 | 0.3% |
| North America | 24 | 0.2% |
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 Meco
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.
Madrid as a Meco alternative in the same region
35 km away, better on 1 of 2 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Rent and recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.
- Rent: €14.00/m² (2024) Madrid vs €7.40/m² (2022) Mecono percentage
- Recorded crime, per 100k: 6,953 (2024) Madrid vs 5,490 (2025) Mecono percentage
- Nearest airport: 14.0 km Madrid vs 21.9 km Meco−36%
- Median gross pay, region: €2,336 Madrid vs €2,336 Mecosame level
Vic as a Meco alternative in the same country
A move, not a commute, at 491 km, better on 2 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.
- Residents: 50,796 Vic vs 15,922 Meco+219%
- Foreign residents: 30.2% Vic vs 13.7% Meco+121%
- Rent: €6.00/m² Vic vs €7.40/m² Meco−19%
- Nearest airport: 42.1 km Vic vs 21.9 km Meco+92%
- Recorded crime, per 100k: 5,171 (2024) Vic vs 5,490 (2025) Mecono percentage
- Median gross pay, region: €2,261 Vic vs €2,336 Meco−3%
- Unemployment: 4.0% Vic vs 3.9% Mecosame level
Cities near Meco
Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.
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- 8 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 7.8 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 7 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 7 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 6 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
Alternative cities in Spain
Other cities in Spain to compare with Meco, nearest in population first.
How does Meco compare?
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Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Meco 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; Meco's school authority applies it locally.
Sources: eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu · 2025–2026.
Is Meco part of Madrid?
Meco is in the published commuting zone of Madrid; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Madrid 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 Meco?
The published population was 15,922 people in January 2025. Source: Meco - official stats.
How much does it cost to rent in Meco?
Average net cold rent is 7.4 EUR/m² per month (2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 518 EUR a month before utilities. Source: cdn.mivau.gob.es.
Is the air quality good in Meco?
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 AZUQUECA - IES).
What is the unemployment rate in Meco?
The unemployment rate is 3.9 % (June 2026). Source: SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026.
What is the typical salary around Meco?
The median gross salary is 2,336 EUR/month. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).
Is Meco a good place to live?
Meco 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 Meco part of Madrid?
Meco is in the published commuting zone of Madrid; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.
Which cities are near Meco?
Alcalá de Henares, Torrejón de Ardoz, Coslada, Villanueva de la Torre, Camarma de Esteruelas are near Meco. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.
How many people born in Spain live in Meco?
The official country of birth distribution records 12,667 people (84.7%) 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, October 16). Meco, Spain: population, rent, salary, cost of living, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; version eb9d55c7f5a39f20d5c96febecd5058b]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/es/meco/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/BibTeX citation
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