Living in Paradas
In Paradas, the statutory reference rent is €3.20 per m² a month (2022) and unemployment is 4.1% (2026).
Paradas is a city in Spain, with a population of 6,762 at the start of 2025. The unemployment rate was 4.05% in June 2026. For Paradas, the foreign population was 115 at the start of 2024.
Which Spain-wide rules apply when you move to Paradas?
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 Paradas?
Average net cold rent is 3.2 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): 3.2 EUR/m²/month · cdn.mivau.gob.es2
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited | 20 EUR/month | 30 Sept 2026 | DIGI 300 Mbps fibre4Official · national market |
| Mobile plan, 10 GB | 12 EUR/month | 30 Sept 2026 | DIGI 100GB mobile plan3Official · national market |
| Dwellings | 3,660 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain12Official |
| Main residence dwellings | 2,742 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain12Official |
| Secondary, seasonal or vacant dwellings | 918 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain12Official |
| Average net rent (nettokalt) | 3.2 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.10 | 31 Dec 2022 | cdn.mivau.gob.es2Official |
Is Paradas 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 192 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 3.2 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 Paradas?
The unemployment rate is about 4.1 % (June 2026).
- Unemployment rate: 4.05 % · SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202628
Paradas 4.1%
Unemployment rate (%)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gigabit broadband availability | 97.41 % | 30 Jun 2025 | SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-202516Official |
| People in employment | 2,217 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 | 4.05 %country median 4.4% | 30 Jun 2026 | SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202628Independent |
What does a salary buy in Paradas?
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€3.20/m² · official · cdn.mivau.gob.es · 2022-12-31 | − €192 |
| 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 | €1,239 |
Public employment service
No exact public employment office is currently linked to Paradas. 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 Paradas. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.
Safety
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents | 4,750 incidents per 100,000 | 31 Dec 2024 | Anuario Estadístico del Ministerio del Interior 2024, Table 3-1-21Official · regional context |
Mobility and administration
The nearest airport was SVQ, 37.8 km away, with 38 listed destinations in June 2026. Gigabit broadband availability was 97.4% in June 2025.
Language courses and integration
No exact city-level course record is currently published for Paradas. 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
Night-time low to daytime high
mm
hours
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average daytime high by month | Jan 16 · Feb 17.6 · Mar 20.7 · Apr 22.9 · May 27 · Jun 31.8 · Jul 35.5 · Aug 35.4 · Sep 30.8 · Oct 25.9 · Nov 19.9 · Dec 16.8 °C | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station MORÓN DE LA FRONTERA17Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average night-time low by month | Jan 4.9 · Feb 5.5 · Mar 7.6 · Apr 9.6 · May 12.4 · Jun 15.6 · Jul 18 · Aug 18.9 · Sep 16.4 · Oct 13.2 · Nov 8.7 · Dec 6.4 °C | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station MORÓN DE LA FRONTERA17Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average temperature by month | Jan 10.4 · Feb 11.5 · Mar 14.2 · Apr 16.2 · May 19.7 · Jun 23.7 · Jul 26.7 · Aug 27.1 · Sep 23.6 · Oct 19.6 · Nov 14.3 · Dec 11.6 °C | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station MORÓN DE LA FRONTERA17Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average precipitation by month | Jan 59.7 · Feb 47.9 · Mar 53.5 · Apr 59.6 · May 37.5 · Jun 7.3 · Jul 0.7 · Aug 1.1 · Sep 29.7 · Oct 69.7 · Nov 71.4 · Dec 75.8 mm | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station MORÓN DE LA FRONTERA17Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average sunshine by month | Jan 187.9 · Feb 197.1 · Mar 221.4 · Apr 249.8 · May 305.8 · Jun 342 · Jul 372.4 · Aug 348.7 · Sep 253 · Oct 230.6 · Nov 192.4 · Dec 175.9 hours | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station MORÓN DE LA FRONTERA17Official · nearest-station reading |
Similar climate. In Spain: Dos Hermanas ±1.1 °C. Elsewhere: Simi Valley (United States) ±2.0 °C, Carrollton (United States) ±2.2 °C, Lewisville (United States) ±2.2 °C, Round Rock (United States) ±2.5 °C, Downey (United States) ±2.7 °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 Paradas?
The published population was 6,762 people in January 2025. Source: INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5)6
By nationality
National passport98.3%
Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| City area | 109.8 km² | 20 Oct 2025 | www.ign.es18Official |
| Foreign-resident share | 2.01 % | 31 Dec 2025 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE España)7Official |
| Foreign residents | 115 people | 1 Jan 2024 | Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.13Official |
| Female residents | 3,427 people | 31 Dec 2023 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)9Official |
| Male residents | 3,371 people | 31 Dec 2023 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)9Official |
| Population | 6,762 people | 1 Jan 2025 | INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5)6Official |
International community in Paradas
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 | 6,895 | 100.0% |
| Spain | 6,750 | 97.9% |
| Africa | 42 | 0.6% |
| European Union (without Spain) | 38 | 0.6% |
| Central America and Caribbean | 24 | 0.3% |
| South America | 24 | 0.3% |
| Rent of Europe | 9 | 0.1% |
| Asia | 6 | 0.1% |
| North America | 2 | 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 | 6,895 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 6,799 | 98.6% |
| European Union (without Spain) | 35 | 0.5% |
| Africa | 28 | 0.4% |
| Central America and Caribbean | 11 | 0.2% |
| Asia | 8 | 0.1% |
| Rent of Europe | 8 | 0.1% |
| South America | 5 | 0.1% |
| 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 Paradas
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.
Seville as a Paradas alternative in the same region
45 km away, better on 1 of 3 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Rent and recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.
- Residents: 689,423 Seville vs 6,762 Paradas+10096%
- Rent: €9.20/m² (2024) Seville vs €3.20/m² (2022) Paradasno percentage
- Nearest airport: 9.6 km Seville vs 37.8 km Paradas−75%
- Recorded crime, per 100k: 7,440 Seville vs 4,750 Paradasno percentage
- Median gross pay, region: €1,796 Seville vs €1,796 Paradassame level
Calvià as a Paradas alternative in the same country
A move, not a commute, at 742 km, better on 4 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.
- Foreign residents: 33.8% Calvià vs 2.0% Paradas+1583%
- Rent: €11.40/m² Calvià vs €3.20/m² Paradas+256%
- Residents: 53,793 Calvià vs 6,762 Paradas+696%
- Unemployment: 1.3% Calvià vs 4.1% Paradas−69%
- Median gross pay, region: €2,080 Calvià vs €1,796 Paradas+16%
- Recorded crime, per 100k: 8,880 Calvià vs 4,750 Paradasno percentage
- Nearest airport: 19.1 km Calvià vs 37.8 km Paradas−49%
Cities near Paradas
Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.
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- 4.4 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 4.1 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 3.4 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 4.4 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 4 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 3.8 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 4.7 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 4.2 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
Alternative cities in Spain
Other cities in Spain to compare with Paradas, nearest in population first.
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Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Paradas 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; Paradas's school authority applies it locally.
Sources: eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu · 2025–2026.
Is Paradas part of Mairena del Aljarafe?
Paradas 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
Common questions
Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.
How many people live in Paradas?
The published population was 6,762 people in January 2025. Source: INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5).
How much does it cost to rent in Paradas?
Average net cold rent is 3.2 EUR/m² per month (2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 224 EUR a month before utilities. Source: cdn.mivau.gob.es.
What is the unemployment rate in Paradas?
The unemployment rate is about 4.1 % (June 2026). Source: SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026.
What is the typical salary around Paradas?
The median gross salary is 1,796 EUR/month. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).
How many foreign residents live in Paradas?
115 residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España..
Is Paradas a good place to live?
Paradas 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 Paradas part of Mairena del Aljarafe?
Paradas 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 Paradas?
Arahal, Marchena, La Puebla de Cazalla, Morón de la Frontera, El Viso del Alcor are near Paradas. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.
How many people born in Spain live in Paradas?
The official country of birth distribution records 6,750 people (97.9%) 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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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Paradas, Spain: population, rent, salary, cost of living [ImmigrationDB compilation; version f84304d3bc9eef0fa8220346b12cb3cb]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/es/paradas/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/BibTeX citation
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