Living in Montcada/Moncada
In Montcada/Moncada, the statutory reference rent is €5.90 per m² a month (2022) and unemployment is 4.7% (2026).
Montcada/Moncada is a city in Spain, with a population of 22,213 at the start of 2025. The unemployment rate was 4.65% in June 2026. For Montcada/Moncada, the foreign population was 2,869 at the start of 2024.
Pricier rent than 61% of Spanish cities that publish it and dirtier air than 66% of Spanish cities that publish it.
Which Spain-wide rules apply when you move to Montcada/Moncada?
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 Montcada/Moncada?
Average net cold rent is 5.9 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): 5.9 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 | 10,371 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain12Official |
| Main residence dwellings | 8,409 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain12Official |
| Secondary, seasonal or vacant dwellings | 1,962 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain12Official |
| Average net rent (nettokalt) | 5.9 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.10 | 31 Dec 2022 | cdn.mivau.gob.es1Official |
Is Montcada/Moncada 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 354 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 5.9 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 Montcada/Moncada?
The unemployment rate is about 4.7 % (June 2026).
- Unemployment rate: 4.65 % · SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202630
Montcada/Moncada 4.7%
Unemployment rate (%)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gigabit broadband availability | 98.44 % | 30 Jun 2025 | SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-202519Official |
| People in employment | 8,466 people | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain12Official |
| Median gross salary (regional) | 1,888 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2024 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)8Official · regional context |
| Unemployment rate | 4.65 %country median 4.4% | 30 Jun 2026 | SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202630Independent |
What does a salary buy in Montcada/Moncada?
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. | €1,527 |
| Rent, 60 m²€5.90/m² · official · cdn.mivau.gob.es · 2022-12-31 | − €354 |
| 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 | €1,141 |
Public employment service
No exact public employment office is currently linked to Montcada/Moncada. 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 Montcada/Moncada. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.
Safety
How safe is Montcada/Moncada?
Police recorded about 4,347 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.13
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents | 4,347 incidents per 100,000country median 4,281 | 31 Dec 2024 | MIR 2024 Q4 exact III. TOTAL INFRACCIONES PENALES, enero-diciembre 2024; INE 29005 denominator.13Official |
Mobility and administration
The nearest airport was VLC, 9.6 km away, with 57 listed destinations in June 2026. Gigabit broadband availability was 98.4% in June 2025.
Language courses and integration
No exact city-level course record is currently published for Montcada/Moncada. 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 Montcada/Moncada?
The annual PM2.5 mean is 10 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 VALÈNCIA - MOLÍ DEL SOL)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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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.
Montcada/Moncada 10.0
Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NO₂ — annual mean | 12 µg/m³ | 31 Dec 2024 | EEA air quality statistics — ES NO2 annual mean 2024 (station BURJASSOT - FACULTATS)4Official · nearest-station reading |
| PM10 — annual mean | 21 µg/m³ | 31 Dec 2024 | EEA air quality statistics — ES PM10 annual mean 2024 (station BURJASSOT - FACULTATS)5Official · nearest-station reading |
| PM2.5 — annual mean | 10 µg/m³ | 31 Dec 2024 | EEA air quality statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station VALÈNCIA - MOLÍ DEL SOL)6Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average daytime high by month | Jan 16.7 · Feb 17.4 · Mar 19.3 · Apr 21.1 · May 23.9 · Jun 27.3 · Jul 29.7 · Aug 30.3 · Sep 27.8 · Oct 24.5 · Nov 20.1 · Dec 17.3 °C | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station VALENCIA20Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average night-time low by month | Jan 7.7 · Feb 8.2 · Mar 10 · Apr 12 · May 15.1 · Jun 18.8 · Jul 21.7 · Aug 22.2 · Sep 19.2 · Oct 15.6 · Nov 11.1 · Dec 8.5 °C | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station VALENCIA20Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average temperature by month | Jan 12.2 · Feb 12.8 · Mar 14.7 · Apr 16.6 · May 19.5 · Jun 23.1 · Jul 25.7 · Aug 26.2 · Sep 23.5 · Oct 20 · Nov 15.6 · Dec 12.9 °C | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station VALENCIA20Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average precipitation by month | Jan 38.6 · Feb 29.8 · Mar 39.5 · Apr 32.7 · May 36.2 · Jun 26.3 · Jul 6.7 · Aug 14.7 · Sep 72.2 · Oct 63.4 · Nov 51.6 · Dec 46.2 mm | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station VALENCIA20Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average sunshine by month | Jan 168 · Feb 174.2 · Mar 210.5 · Apr 232.7 · May 260.2 · Jun 276.7 · Jul 307.6 · Aug 282.6 · Sep 231.4 · Oct 201.2 · Nov 166.2 · Dec 151.8 hours | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station VALENCIA20Official · nearest-station reading |
Similar climate. In Spain: Castellón de la Plana ±0.7 °C. Elsewhere: Downey (United States) ±1.5 °C, Round Rock (United States) ±2.7 °C, Cagliari (Italy) ±1.7 °C, Carrollton (United States) ±3.0 °C, Lewisville (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 Montcada/Moncada?
The published population was 22,213 people in January 2025. Source: Montcada/Moncada - official stats14
By nationality
National passport87.1%Foreign residents12.9%
Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| City area | 15.83 km² | 20 Oct 2025 | www.ign.es21Official |
| Foreign residents | 2,869 people | 1 Jan 2024 | Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.15Official |
| Female residents | 11,357 people | 31 Dec 2023 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)9Official |
| Male residents | 10,710 people | 31 Dec 2023 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)9Official |
| Population | 22,213 people | 1 Jan 2025 | Montcada/Moncada - official stats14Official |
International community in Montcada/Moncada
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 | 21,864 | 100.0% |
| Spain | 19,020 | 87.0% |
| European Union (without Spain) | 1,174 | 5.4% |
| South America | 647 | 3.0% |
| Rent of Europe | 317 | 1.4% |
| Africa | 258 | 1.2% |
| Asia | 216 | 1.0% |
| Central America and Caribbean | 179 | 0.8% |
| North America | 48 | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 5 | 0.0% |
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 | 21,864 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 19,562 | 89.5% |
| European Union (without Spain) | 1,151 | 5.3% |
| Rent of Europe | 295 | 1.3% |
| South America | 278 | 1.3% |
| Asia | 209 | 1.0% |
| Africa | 203 | 0.9% |
| Central America and Caribbean | 131 | 0.6% |
| North America | 32 | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 3 | 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 Montcada/Moncada
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.
Godella as a Montcada/Moncada alternative in the same region
3 km away, better on 3 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.
- Unemployment: 3.4% Godella vs 4.7% Montcada/Moncada−28%
- Rent: €5.30/m² Godella vs €5.90/m² Montcada/Moncada−10%
- Recorded crime, per 100k: 5,330 Godella vs 4,347 Montcada/Moncadano percentage
- Residents: 13,533 Godella vs 22,213 Montcada/Moncada−39%
- Nearest airport: 6.9 km Godella vs 9.6 km Montcada/Moncada−28%
- Median gross pay, region: €1,888 Godella vs €1,888 Montcada/Moncadasame level
- Annual PM2.5: 10.0 µg/m³ Godella vs 10.0 µg/m³ Montcada/Moncadasame level
Siero as a Montcada/Moncada alternative in the same country
A move, not a commute, at 612 km, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.
- Nearest airport: 35.7 km Siero vs 9.6 km Montcada/Moncada+272%
- Residents: 53,049 Siero vs 22,213 Montcada/Moncada+139%
- Rent: €5.50/m² Siero vs €5.90/m² Montcada/Moncada−7%
- Recorded crime, per 100k: 3,763 Siero vs 4,347 Montcada/Moncada−13%
- Annual PM2.5: 8.0 µg/m³ Siero vs 10.0 µg/m³ Montcada/Moncada−20%
- Median gross pay, region: €2,016 Siero vs €1,888 Montcada/Moncada+7%
- Unemployment: 4.4% Siero vs 4.7% Montcada/Moncada−5%
Cities near Montcada/Moncada
Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.
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Alternative cities in Spain
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Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Montcada/Moncada 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; Montcada/Moncada's school authority applies it locally.
Sources: eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu · 2025–2026.
Is Montcada/Moncada part of Valencia?
Montcada/Moncada 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 Montcada/Moncada?
The published population was 22,213 people in January 2025. Source: Montcada/Moncada - official stats.
How much does it cost to rent in Montcada/Moncada?
Average net cold rent is 5.9 EUR/m² per month (2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 413 EUR a month before utilities. Source: cdn.mivau.gob.es.
Is the air quality good in Montcada/Moncada?
The annual PM2.5 mean is 10 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 VALÈNCIA - MOLÍ DEL SOL).
How safe is Montcada/Moncada?
Police recorded about 4,347 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 Montcada/Moncada?
The unemployment rate is about 4.7 % (June 2026). Source: SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026.
What is the typical salary around Montcada/Moncada?
The median gross salary is 1,888 EUR/month. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).
Is Montcada/Moncada a good place to live?
Montcada/Moncada 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 Montcada/Moncada part of Valencia?
Montcada/Moncada is in the published commuting zone of Valencia; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.
Which cities are near Montcada/Moncada?
Valencia, Sagunto, Rocafort, Godella, Foios are near Montcada/Moncada. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.
How many people born in Spain live in Montcada/Moncada?
The official country of birth distribution records 19,020 people (87.0%) 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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