Living in Mijas
In Mijas, the statutory reference rent is €7.60 per m² a month (2022) and unemployment is 5.1% (2026).
The unemployment rate was 5.06% in June 2026. For Mijas, the foreign population was 29,464 at the start of 2024. At the start of 2025, Mijas had a population of 95,104.
Pricier rent than 81% of Spanish cities that publish it, higher unemployment than 63% of Spanish cities that publish it and more recorded crime than 89% of Spanish cities that publish it.
Which Spain-wide rules apply when you move to Mijas?
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 Mijas?
Average net cold rent is 7.6 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): 7.6 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 | 62,031 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain12Official |
| Main residence dwellings | 33,624 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain12Official |
| Secondary, seasonal or vacant dwellings | 28,407 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain12Official |
| Average net rent (nettokalt) | 7.6 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.10 | 31 Dec 2022 | cdn.mivau.gob.es1Official |
| Official reference rent (median) | 615 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2024 | SERPAVI — VDP001_01 — rental price and surface indicators by municipality19Official |
Is Mijas 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 456 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 7.6 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.
Work and income
What is the unemployment rate in Mijas?
The unemployment rate is about 5.1 % (June 2026).
- Unemployment rate: 5.06 % · SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202632
Mijas 5.1%
Unemployment rate (%)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gigabit broadband availability | 96.97 % | 30 Jun 2025 | SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-202520Official |
| People in employment | 29,625 people | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain12Official |
| Median gross salary (regional) | 1,796 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2024 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)8Official · regional context |
| Unemployment rate | 5.06 %country median 4.4% | 30 Jun 2026 | SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202632Independent |
What does a salary buy in Mijas?
Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.
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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€7.60/m² · official · cdn.mivau.gob.es · 2022-12-31 | − €456 |
| 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 | €975 |
Public employment service
No exact public employment office is currently linked to Mijas. 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 Mijas. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.
Safety
How safe is Mijas?
Police recorded about 6,224 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.14
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents | 6,224 incidents per 100,000country median 4,281 | 31 Dec 2024 | MIR 2024 Q4 exact III. TOTAL INFRACCIONES PENALES, enero-diciembre 2024; INE 29005 denominator.14Official |
Mobility and administration
The nearest airport was AGP, 15.2 km away, with 115 listed destinations in June 2026. Gigabit broadband availability was 97% in June 2025.
Language courses and integration
No exact city-level course record is currently published for Mijas. 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 Mijas?
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 CAMPANILLAS CIFA)6
Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.
Night-time low to daytime high
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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.
Mijas 8.0
Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NO₂ — annual mean | 11 µg/m³ | 31 Dec 2024 | EEA air quality statistics — ES NO2 annual mean 2024 (station CAMPANILLAS CIFA)4Official · nearest-station reading |
| PM10 — annual mean | 20 µg/m³ | 31 Dec 2024 | EEA air quality statistics — ES PM10 annual mean 2024 (station CAMPANILLAS CIFA)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 CAMPANILLAS CIFA)6Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average daytime high by month | Jan 17.4 · Feb 18.1 · Mar 19.9 · Apr 21.9 · May 24.8 · Jun 28.5 · Jul 30.9 · Aug 31.4 · Sep 28.4 · Oct 24.4 · Nov 20.4 · Dec 18 °C | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station MÁLAGA/AEROPUERTO21Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average night-time low by month | Jan 8.1 · Feb 8.6 · Mar 10.3 · Apr 12 · May 14.9 · Jun 18.6 · Jul 21.1 · Aug 21.8 · Sep 19.2 · Oct 15.5 · Nov 11.5 · Dec 9.2 °C | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station MÁLAGA/AEROPUERTO21Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average temperature by month | Jan 12.7 · Feb 13.4 · Mar 15.1 · Apr 16.9 · May 19.9 · Jun 23.5 · Jul 26 · Aug 26.6 · Sep 23.8 · Oct 19.9 · Nov 15.9 · Dec 13.6 °C | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station MÁLAGA/AEROPUERTO21Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average precipitation by month | Jan 62.3 · Feb 58.9 · Mar 66.1 · Apr 41.4 · May 23.1 · Jun 4.4 · Jul 0.1 · Aug 2.7 · Sep 25.2 · Oct 60.8 · Nov 79.3 · Dec 87.9 mm | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station MÁLAGA/AEROPUERTO21Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average sunshine by month | Jan 170.7 · Feb 179.2 · Mar 211.8 · Apr 237.5 · May 288.7 · Jun 327.1 · Jul 342.5 · Aug 310.2 · Sep 247.9 · Oct 209.2 · Nov 165.5 · Dec 151.9 hours | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station MÁLAGA/AEROPUERTO21Official · nearest-station reading |
Similar climate. In Spain: Dos Hermanas ±1.6 °C. Elsewhere: Downey (United States) ±1.5 °C, Round Rock (United States) ±2.6 °C, Houston (United States) ±2.8 °C, Pasadena (United States) ±2.8 °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 Mijas?
The published population was 95,104 people in January 2025. Source: Mijas - official stats13
By nationality
National passport69%Foreign residents31%
Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| City area | 148.7 km² | 20 Oct 2025 | www.ign.es22Official |
| Foreign-resident share | 32.46 % | 31 Dec 2025 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE España)7Official |
| Foreign residents | 29,464 people | 1 Jan 2024 | Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.16Official |
| Female residents | 46,356 people | 31 Dec 2023 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)9Official |
| Male residents | 45,335 people | 31 Dec 2023 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)9Official |
| Population | 95,104 people | 1 Jan 2025 | Mijas - official stats13Official |
International community in Mijas
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 | 86,556 | 100.0% |
| Spain | 55,386 | 64.0% |
| Rent of Europe | 10,702 | 12.4% |
| European Union (without Spain) | 7,810 | 9.0% |
| South America | 6,107 | 7.1% |
| Africa | 4,065 | 4.7% |
| Asia | 1,427 | 1.6% |
| Central America and Caribbean | 572 | 0.7% |
| North America | 432 | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 55 | 0.1% |
Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source10
Citizenship
Population resident in Spain; both sexes; official INE Census 2021 municipal table · 2021 Census
| Published group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 86,556 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 59,419 | 68.6% |
| Rent of Europe | 11,055 | 12.8% |
| European Union (without Spain) | 8,558 | 9.9% |
| Africa | 3,068 | 3.5% |
| South America | 2,647 | 3.1% |
| Asia | 1,195 | 1.4% |
| North America | 343 | 0.4% |
| Central America and Caribbean | 241 | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 29 | 0.0% |
| Statelens | 1 | 0.0% |
Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source11
Additional context
Alternatives for people set on Mijas
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.
Coín as a Mijas alternative in the same region
13 km away, better on 2 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.
- Rent: €4.90/m² Coín vs €7.60/m² Mijas−36%
- Recorded crime, per 100k: 3,797 Coín vs 6,224 Mijas−39%
- Residents: 26,574 Coín vs 95,104 Mijas−72%
- Unemployment: 6.0% Coín vs 5.1% Mijas+18%
- Nearest airport: 23.1 km Coín vs 15.2 km Mijas+52%
- Median gross pay, region: €1,796 Coín vs €1,796 Mijassame level
- Annual PM2.5: 8.0 µg/m³ Coín vs 8.0 µg/m³ Mijassame level
El Ejido as a Mijas alternative in the same country
A move, not a commute, at 164 km, better on 3 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.
- Rent: €4.70/m² El Ejido vs €7.60/m² Mijas−38%
- Nearest airport: 40.3 km El Ejido vs 15.2 km Mijas+165%
- Recorded crime, per 100k: 4,509 El Ejido vs 6,224 Mijas−28%
- Unemployment: 4.1% El Ejido vs 5.1% Mijas−19%
- Residents: 91,440 El Ejido vs 95,104 Mijas−4%
- Median gross pay, region: €1,796 El Ejido vs €1,796 Mijassame level
Cities near Mijas
Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.
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- 4.9 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 6.9 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
Alternative cities in Spain
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How does Mijas compare?
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Mijas in rankings
Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Mijas 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; Mijas's school authority applies it locally.
Sources: eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu · 2025–2026.
Is Mijas part of Marbella?
Mijas is in the published commuting zone of Marbella; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Marbella city profile
Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source15
Common questions
Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.
How many people live in Mijas?
The published population was 95,104 people in January 2025. Source: Mijas - official stats.
How much does it cost to rent in Mijas?
Average net cold rent is 7.6 EUR/m² per month (2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 532 EUR a month before utilities. Source: cdn.mivau.gob.es.
Is the air quality good in Mijas?
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 CAMPANILLAS CIFA).
How safe is Mijas?
Police recorded about 6,224 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 Mijas?
The unemployment rate is about 5.1 % (June 2026). Source: SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026.
What is the typical salary around Mijas?
The median gross salary is 1,796 EUR/month. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).
Is Mijas a good place to live?
Mijas 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 Mijas part of Marbella?
Mijas is in the published commuting zone of Marbella; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.
Which cities are near Mijas?
Marbella, Alhaurín el Grande, Fuengirola, Benalmádena, Alhaurín de la Torre are near Mijas. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.
How many people born in Spain live in Mijas?
The official country of birth distribution records 55,386 people (64.0%) 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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