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Living in Quintanar del Rey

Quintanar del Rey is a city in Spain. The foreign population count was 1,475 at the start of 2024. The unemployment rate was 4.97% in June 2026. Its population was 7,508 at the start of 2025.

Cheaper rent than 95% of Spanish cities that publish it and higher unemployment than 61% of Spanish cities that publish it.

Which Spain-wide rules apply when you move to Quintanar del Rey?

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 Quintanar del Rey.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Quintanar del Rey?

Average net cold rent is 3 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 EUR/m²/month · cdn.mivau.gob.es1

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Quintanar del Rey yet.

Net rent across major citiesQuintanar del Rey highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Quintanar del Rey highlighted€14.00Madrid€13.70Barcelona€11.50Bilbao€9.80Palma€9.60Málaga€9.20Sevilla€8.20Valencia€7.70Zaragoza€7.30Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las€7.10Alacant/Alicante€5.80Murcia€3.00Quintanar del Reynet rent, € / m² / month
MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings3,546 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain9Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings2,679 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain9Official
G05 Secondary Seasonal Vacant Dwellings867 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain9Official
Average net rent (nettokalt)3 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.1031 Dec 2022cdn.mivau.gob.es1Official

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 180 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 3 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 Quintanar del Rey?

The unemployment rate is about 5 % (June 2026).

  • Unemployment rate: 4.97 % · SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202616
Unemployment across cities in SpainUnemployment in Quintanar del Rey is 5.0%. Of 1,361 cities with data, 844 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Spain per band844 cities: 0% to under 5%8440–5Quintanar del Rey 5.0%437 cities: 5% to under 10%4375–1044 cities: 10% to under 15%4410–1523 cities: 15% to under 20%2315–209 cities: 20% to under 25%920–254 cities: 25% to under 30%425–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Gigabit broadband availability99.55 %30 Jun 2025SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-202514Official
People in employment3,060 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain9Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,837 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)5Official · regional context
Unemployment rate4.97 %country median 4.4%30 Jun 2026SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202616Independent

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Quintanar del Rey. 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)

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Quintanar del Rey. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

The nearest airport was VLC, 125.3 km away, with 57 listed destinations in June 2026. Gigabit broadband availability was 99.6% in June 2025.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport57 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat12Official
Nearest airportVLC13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv13Official
Distance to nearest airport125.3 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv13Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Quintanar del Rey. 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, Hybridvaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Quintanar del Rey.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Quintanar del Rey?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 9 µg/m³ (2021) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency2

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Quintanar del Rey annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5259.0PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in SpainAnnual PM2.5 in Quintanar del Rey is 9.0 µg/m³. Of 269 cities with data, 57 have annual PM2.5 of 8 to under 9 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in Spain per band1 city: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³13–46 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³64–512 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³125–628 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³286–733 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³337–857 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³578–941 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³419–10Quintanar del Rey 9.035 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3510–1130 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³3011–1214 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³1412–134 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³413–146 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³614–151 city: 16 µg/m³ to under 17 µg/m³116–171 city: 19 µg/m³ to under 20 µg/m³119–20

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean9 µg/m³country median 8.731 Dec 2021European Environment Agency2Official
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 21.62 · Feb 21.3 · Mar 27.51 · Apr 28.64 · May 35.67 · Jun 39.01 · Jul 40.06 · Aug 40.62 · Sep 38.4 · Oct 30.73 · Nov 23.86 · Dec 20.06 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center10Official
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -12.2 · Feb -7.49 · Mar -6.02 · Apr -3.74 · May -0.47 · Jun 4.82 · Jul 9.5 · Aug 9.27 · Sep 3.55 · Oct -1.46 · Nov -5.38 · Dec -9.49 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center10Official
Average temperature by monthJan 4.38 · Feb 5.35 · Mar 8.48 · Apr 11.68 · May 16.05 · Jun 21.74 · Jul 25.14 · Aug 24.54 · Sep 19.52 · Oct 14.47 · Nov 8.11 · Dec 4.98 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center10Official
Annual PM2.5 over time8 published observations, 2013–2021
Annual PM2.5 in Quintanar del Rey by year, µg/m³8.610.512.514.420132016201820219.0µg/m³

Annual PM2.5 fell 35.7% between 2013 and 2021, from 14.0 to 9.0.

Cities of a similar size in Spain

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Spain cities
Bornos7,510 residentsMoratalla7,518 residentsBreña Alta7,487 residentsAlagón7,532 residentsBigastro7,537 residentsMontblanc7,542 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Quintanar del Rey?

The published population was 7,508 people in January 2025. Source: INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5)3

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Quintanar del Rey residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport80.4%Foreign residents19.6%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area79.92 km²20 Oct 2025www.ign.es15Official
Foreign-resident share20.1 %31 Dec 2025Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE España)4Official
Foreign residents1,475 people1 Jan 2024Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.11Official
Population Female3,669 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)6Official
Population Male3,885 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)6Official
Population7,508 people1 Jan 2025INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5)3Official

International community in Quintanar del Rey

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
TOTAL7,689100.0%
Spain6,26081.4%
Africa5857.6%
European Union (without Spain)5216.8%
South America2703.5%
Rent of Europe370.5%
Asia120.2%
Central America and Caribbean40.1%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source7

Citizenship

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

Published groupPeopleShare
TOTAL7,689100.0%
Spanish6,18180.4%
Africa7049.2%
European Union (without Spain)5847.6%
South America1662.2%
Rent of Europe350.5%
Asia150.2%
Central America and Caribbean40.1%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source8

Is Quintanar del Rey 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 worker64%strong on work, weak on safety · range 55–73%
Skilled employee67%strong on work, weak on safety · range 58–76%
Student66%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 55–77%
Family60%strong on family, weak on safety · range 49–71%
Retirement60%strong on housing, weak on admin · range 49–71%
Foreign residents1,475 people1 Jan 2024Official source · Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.
Population7,508 people1 Jan 2025Official source · INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5)
Average net rent (nettokalt)3 EUR/m²/month31 Dec 2022Official source · cdn.mivau.gob.es
Dwellings3,546 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain
Gigabit broadband availability99.55 %30 Jun 2025Official source · SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-2025
People in employment3,060 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-02

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households2,679 households31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain9Official
Labour Supply Count3,723 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain9Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Quintanar del Rey 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.

Common questions

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

How many people live in Quintanar del Rey?

The published population was 7,508 people in January 2025. Source: INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5).

How much does it cost to rent in Quintanar del Rey?

Average net cold rent is 3 EUR/m² per month (2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 210 EUR a month before utilities. Source: cdn.mivau.gob.es.

Is the air quality good in Quintanar del Rey?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 9 µg/m³ (2021) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency.

What is the unemployment rate in Quintanar del Rey?

The unemployment rate is about 5 % (June 2026). Source: SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026.

What is the typical salary around Quintanar del Rey?

The median gross salary is 1,837 EUR/month. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).

How many foreign residents live in Quintanar del Rey?

1,475 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España..

Is Quintanar del Rey a good place to live?

Quintanar del Rey 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.

How many people born in Africa live in Quintanar del Rey?

The official country of birth distribution records 585 people (7.6%) 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, September 12). Quintanar del Rey, Spain: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/es/quintanar-del-rey/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Quintanar del Rey, Spain: rent, salary, jobs},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. cdn.mivau.gob.es cdn.mivau.gob.es · checked 2026-08-26
  2. European Environment Agency air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-03
  3. INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5) INE · ine.es · checked 2026-07-14
  4. Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE España) ine.es · checked 2026-08-03
  5. Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) servicios.ine.es · checked 2026-08-06
  6. Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) ine.es · checked 2026-08-07
  7. Instituto Nacional de Estadistica (INE), Spain servicios.ine.es · checked 2026-08-30
  8. Instituto Nacional de Estadistica (INE), Spain servicios.ine.es · checked 2026-08-30
  9. Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain ine.es · checked 2026-08-07
  10. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
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  1. Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España. ine.es · checked 2024-01-01
  2. OpenFlights — routes.dat OpenFlights · raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-07-14
  3. OurAirports — airports.csv OurAirports · davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-07-14
  4. SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-2025 digital.gob.es · checked 2025-06-30
  5. www.ign.es ign.es · checked 2026-08-30
  6. SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026 SEPE · sepe.es · checked 2026-07-26

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