Living in Roquetas de Mar
In Roquetas de Mar, the statutory reference rent is €5.30 per m² a month (2022) and unemployment is 4.8% (2026).
Roquetas de Mar's population was 111,240 at the start of 2025. For Roquetas de Mar, the unemployment rate was 4.81% in June 2026.
More recorded crime than 85% of Spanish cities that publish it and cleaner air than 70% of Spanish cities that publish it.
Which Spain-wide rules apply when you move to Roquetas de Mar?
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 Roquetas de Mar?
Average net cold rent is 5.3 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): 5.3 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 | 62,148 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain13Official |
| Main residence dwellings | 37,296 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain13Official |
| Secondary, seasonal or vacant dwellings | 24,855 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain13Official |
| Average net rent (nettokalt) | 5.3 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.10 | 31 Dec 2022 | cdn.mivau.gob.es1Official |
| Official reference rent (median) | 450 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2024 | SERPAVI — VDP001_01 — rental price and surface indicators by municipality19Official |
Is Roquetas de Mar 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 318 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 5.3 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.
Work and income
What is the unemployment rate in Roquetas de Mar?
The unemployment rate is about 4.8 % (June 2026).
- Unemployment rate: 4.81 % · SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202631
Roquetas de Mar 4.8%
Unemployment rate (%)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gigabit broadband availability | 98.25 % | 30 Jun 2025 | SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-202521Official |
| People in employment | 41,055 people | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain13Official |
| Median gross salary (regional) | 1,796 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2024 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)9Official · regional context |
| Unemployment rate | 4.81 %country median 4.4% | 30 Jun 2026 | SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202631Independent |
What does a salary buy in Roquetas de Mar?
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. | €1,463 |
| Rent, 60 m²€5.30/m² · official · cdn.mivau.gob.es · 2022-12-31 | − €318 |
| 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 | €1,113 |
Public employment service
No exact public employment office is currently linked to Roquetas de Mar. 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 Roquetas de Mar. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.
Safety
How safe is Roquetas de Mar?
Police recorded about 5,870 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burglaries per 100,000 residents | 151.9 incidents per 100,000 | 31 Dec 2025 | ES-MinInterior-1509012-2025Q47Official |
| Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents | 5,870 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 |
| Violent crime per 100,000 residents | 265.2 incidents per 100,000 | 31 Dec 2025 | ES-MinInterior-1509012-2025Q47Official |
Mobility and administration
The nearest airport was LEI, 22.9 km away, with 15 listed destinations in June 2026. Gigabit broadband availability was 98.3% in June 2025.
Language courses and integration
No exact city-level course record is currently published for Roquetas de Mar. 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 Roquetas de Mar?
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 MEDITERRÁNEO)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.
Roquetas de Mar 8.0
Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NO₂ — annual mean | 19 µg/m³ | 31 Dec 2024 | EEA air quality statistics — ES NO2 annual mean 2024 (station MEDITERRÁNEO)4Official · nearest-station reading |
| PM10 — annual mean | 26 µg/m³ | 31 Dec 2024 | EEA air quality statistics — ES PM10 annual mean 2024 (station PUERTO DE ALMERÍA)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 MEDITERRÁNEO)6Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average daytime high by month | Jan 17 · Feb 17.5 · Mar 19.4 · Apr 21.3 · May 24.3 · Jun 27.8 · Jul 30.5 · Aug 31.2 · Sep 28.2 · Oct 24.5 · Nov 20.3 · Dec 17.9 °C | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station ALMERÍA/AEROPUERTO22Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average night-time low by month | Jan 8.7 · Feb 9.2 · Mar 10.8 · Apr 12.8 · May 15.5 · Jun 18.9 · Jul 21.8 · Aug 22.6 · Sep 19.8 · Oct 16.3 · Nov 12.2 · Dec 9.7 °C | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station ALMERÍA/AEROPUERTO22Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average temperature by month | Jan 12.8 · Feb 13.3 · Mar 15.1 · Apr 17 · May 19.9 · Jun 23.4 · Jul 26.1 · Aug 26.9 · Sep 24 · Oct 20.4 · Nov 16.2 · Dec 13.8 °C | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station ALMERÍA/AEROPUERTO22Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average precipitation by month | Jan 20.8 · Feb 23.3 · Mar 20.7 · Apr 15.2 · May 10.9 · Jun 5.5 · Jul 0.6 · Aug 2.3 · Sep 16.1 · Oct 25.2 · Nov 25.1 · Dec 31.8 mm | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station ALMERÍA/AEROPUERTO22Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average sunshine by month | Jan 195.2 · Feb 198.2 · Mar 239.3 · Apr 267.5 · May 306.2 · Jun 335 · Jul 353.5 · Aug 326.8 · Sep 261.2 · Oct 224.9 · Nov 191.2 · Dec 184.7 hours | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station ALMERÍA/AEROPUERTO22Official · nearest-station reading |
Similar climate. In Spain: Elche ±0.7 °C. Elsewhere: Downey (United States) ±1.7 °C, Round Rock (United States) ±2.7 °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 Roquetas de Mar?
The published population was 111,240 people in January 2025. Source: Roquetas de Mar - official stats18
By nationality
National passport70.6%Foreign residents29.4%
Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| City area | 59.65 km² | 20 Oct 2025 | www.ign.es23Official |
| Foreign-resident share | 30.58 % | 31 Dec 2025 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE España)8Official |
| Foreign residents | 32,661 people | 1 Jan 2024 | Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.15Official |
| Female residents | 51,368 people | 31 Dec 2023 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)10Official |
| Male residents | 55,142 people | 31 Dec 2023 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)10Official |
| Population | 111,240 people | 1 Jan 2025 | Roquetas de Mar - official stats18Official |
International community in Roquetas de Mar
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 | 98,364 | 100.0% |
| Spain | 71,158 | 72.3% |
| Africa | 10,956 | 11.1% |
| European Union (without Spain) | 9,082 | 9.2% |
| South America | 3,851 | 3.9% |
| Rent of Europe | 2,112 | 2.1% |
| Central America and Caribbean | 564 | 0.6% |
| Asia | 474 | 0.5% |
| North America | 150 | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 17 | 0.0% |
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 | 98,364 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 72,158 | 73.4% |
| Africa | 11,060 | 11.2% |
| European Union (without Spain) | 10,412 | 10.6% |
| Rent of Europe | 2,058 | 2.1% |
| South America | 1,798 | 1.8% |
| Asia | 474 | 0.5% |
| Central America and Caribbean | 284 | 0.3% |
| North America | 107 | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 10 | 0.0% |
| Statelens | 3 | 0.0% |
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 Roquetas de Mar
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.
El Ejido as a Roquetas de Mar alternative in the same region
18 km away, better on 3 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.
- Recorded crime, per 100k: 4,509 El Ejido vs 5,870 Roquetas de Mar−23%
- Nearest airport: 40.3 km El Ejido vs 22.9 km Roquetas de Mar+76%
- Rent: €4.70/m² El Ejido vs €5.30/m² Roquetas de Mar−11%
- Unemployment: 4.1% El Ejido vs 4.8% Roquetas de Mar−15%
- Residents: 91,440 El Ejido vs 111,240 Roquetas de Mar−18%
- Median gross pay, region: €1,796 El Ejido vs €1,796 Roquetas de Marsame level
Lugo as a Roquetas de Mar alternative in the same country
A move, not a commute, at 811 km, better on 3 of 5 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Foreign residents cannot be compared like for like.
- Nearest airport: 71.0 km Lugo vs 22.9 km Roquetas de Mar+210%
- Rent: €4.30/m² Lugo vs €5.30/m² Roquetas de Mar−19%
- Recorded crime, per 100k: 3,948 Lugo vs 5,870 Roquetas de Mar−33%
- Foreign residents: 8.4% (2024) Lugo vs 30.6% (2025) Roquetas de Marno percentage
- Median gross pay, region: €1,884 Lugo vs €1,796 Roquetas de Mar+5%
- Residents: 100,143 Lugo vs 111,240 Roquetas de Mar−10%
Cities near Roquetas de Mar
Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.
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- 6.3 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2023-12-31
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- 6 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 5.1 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
Alternative cities in Spain
Other cities in Spain to compare with Roquetas de Mar, nearest in population first.
How does Roquetas de Mar compare?
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Roquetas de Mar in rankings
Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Roquetas de Mar 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; Roquetas de Mar's school authority applies it locally.
Sources: eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu · 2025–2026.
Common questions
Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.
How many people live in Roquetas de Mar?
The published population was 111,240 people in January 2025. Source: Roquetas de Mar - official stats.
How much does it cost to rent in Roquetas de Mar?
Average net cold rent is 5.3 EUR/m² per month (2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 371 EUR a month before utilities. Source: cdn.mivau.gob.es.
Is the air quality good in Roquetas de Mar?
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 MEDITERRÁNEO).
How safe is Roquetas de Mar?
Police recorded about 5,870 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 Roquetas de Mar?
The unemployment rate is about 4.8 % (June 2026). Source: SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026.
What is the typical salary around Roquetas de Mar?
The median gross salary is 1,796 EUR/month. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).
Is Roquetas de Mar a good place to live?
Roquetas de Mar 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.
Which cities are near Roquetas de Mar?
Vícar, La Mojonera, Almería, El Ejido, Huércal de Almería are near Roquetas de Mar. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.
How many people born in Spain live in Roquetas de Mar?
The official country of birth distribution records 71,158 people (72.3%) 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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