Living in Torrejón de la Calzada
In Torrejón de la Calzada, the statutory reference rent is €6.90 per m² a month (2022) and unemployment is 3.4% (2026).
Torrejón de la Calzada, a city in Spain, had a population of 10,653 at the start of 2025. For Torrejón de la Calzada, gigabit broadband availability was 99% in June 2025. The unemployment rate was 3.43% in June 2026.
Pricier rent than 73% of Spanish cities that publish it, lower unemployment than 76% of Spanish cities that publish it and more recorded crime than 77% of Spanish cities that publish it.
Which Spain-wide rules apply when you move to Torrejón de la Calzada?
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 Torrejón de la Calzada?
Average net cold rent is 6.9 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): 6.9 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 | 3,351 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain12Official |
| Main residence dwellings | 3,132 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain12Official |
| Secondary, seasonal or vacant dwellings | 222 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain12Official |
| Average net rent (nettokalt) | 6.9 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.10 | 31 Dec 2022 | cdn.mivau.gob.es1Official |
Is Torrejón de la Calzada 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 414 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 6.9 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 Torrejón de la Calzada?
The unemployment rate is about 3.4 % (June 2026).
- Unemployment rate: 3.43 % · SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202629
Torrejón de la Calzada 3.4%
Unemployment rate (%)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gigabit broadband availability | 99.01 % | 30 Jun 2025 | SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-202517Official |
| People in employment | 4,458 people | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain12Official |
| Median gross salary (regional) | 2,336 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2024 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)8Official · regional context |
| Unemployment rate | 3.43 %country median 4.4% | 30 Jun 2026 | SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202629Independent |
What does a salary buy in Torrejón de la Calzada?
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. | €1,830 |
| Rent, 60 m²€6.90/m² · official · cdn.mivau.gob.es · 2022-12-31 | − €414 |
| 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 | €1,384 |
Public employment service
No exact public employment office is currently linked to Torrejón de la Calzada. 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 Torrejón de la Calzada. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.
Safety
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents | 5,490 incidents per 100,000 | 31 Dec 2025 | La criminalidad en la región de Madrid es la más baja de los últimos 20 años con el máximo de población total y de población migrante13Official · regional context |
Mobility and administration
The nearest airport was MAD, 37.8 km away, with 158 listed destinations in June 2026.
Language courses and integration
No exact city-level course record is currently published for Torrejón de la Calzada. 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 Torrejón de la Calzada?
The annual PM2.5 mean is 11 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 PARLA)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.
Torrejón de la Calzada 11.0
Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NO₂ — annual mean | 24 µg/m³ | 31 Dec 2024 | EEA air quality statistics — ES NO2 annual mean 2024 (station PARLA)4Official · nearest-station reading |
| PM10 — annual mean | 18 µg/m³ | 31 Dec 2024 | EEA air quality statistics — ES PM10 annual mean 2024 (station FUENLABRADA)5Official · nearest-station reading |
| PM2.5 — annual mean | 11 µg/m³ | 31 Dec 2024 | EEA air quality statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station PARLA)6Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average daytime high by month | Jan 11.1 · Feb 13.2 · Mar 16.9 · Apr 19.4 · May 24 · Jun 29.9 · Jul 33.7 · Aug 33 · Sep 27.6 · Oct 21.2 · Nov 14.8 · Dec 11.4 °C | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station MADRID/GETAFE19Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average night-time low by month | Jan 2 · Feb 2.8 · Mar 5.6 · Apr 8 · May 11.9 · Jun 16.8 · Jul 19.8 · Aug 19.6 · Sep 15.5 · Oct 10.9 · Nov 5.7 · Dec 2.8 °C | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station MADRID/GETAFE19Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average temperature by month | Jan 6.6 · Feb 8 · Mar 11.3 · Apr 13.7 · May 18 · Jun 23.3 · Jul 26.7 · Aug 26.3 · Sep 21.6 · Oct 16 · Nov 10.3 · Dec 7.1 °C | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station MADRID/GETAFE19Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average precipitation by month | Jan 28 · Feb 31.4 · Mar 31.9 · Apr 38.2 · May 36.4 · Jun 18.2 · Jul 6.3 · Aug 7.8 · Sep 23.2 · Oct 53.7 · Nov 45.1 · Dec 37 mm | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station MADRID/GETAFE19Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average sunshine by month | Jan 154.1 · Feb 181.8 · Mar 222.7 · Apr 246.2 · May 288.7 · Jun 337.4 · Jul 375.5 · Aug 348.3 · Sep 264.9 · Oct 209.7 · Nov 157.4 · Dec 137.2 hours | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station MADRID/GETAFE19Official · nearest-station reading |
Similar climate. In Spain: Alcorcón ±0.3 °C. Elsewhere: Little Rock (United States) ±1.6 °C, Oklahoma City (United States) ±1.7 °C, Foggia (Italy) ±0.8 °C, Murfreesboro (United States) ±1.7 °C, Bari (Italy) ±1.4 °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 Torrejón de la Calzada?
The published population was 10,653 people in January 2025. Source: Torrejón de la Calzada - official stats18
By nationality
National passport88.4%Foreign residents11.6%
Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| City area | 8.98 km² | 20 Oct 2025 | www.ign.es20Official |
| Foreign residents | 1,240 people | 1 Jan 2024 | Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.14Official |
| Female residents | 5,159 people | 31 Dec 2023 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)9Official |
| Male residents | 5,063 people | 31 Dec 2023 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)9Official |
| Population | 10,653 people | 1 Jan 2025 | Torrejón de la Calzada - official stats18Official |
International community in Torrejón de la Calzada
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 | 9,537 | 100.0% |
| Spain | 8,341 | 87.5% |
| South America | 356 | 3.7% |
| Asia | 318 | 3.3% |
| European Union (without Spain) | 191 | 2.0% |
| Africa | 173 | 1.8% |
| Central America and Caribbean | 89 | 0.9% |
| Rent of Europe | 54 | 0.6% |
| North America | 13 | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 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 | 9,537 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 8,556 | 89.7% |
| Asia | 428 | 4.5% |
| European Union (without Spain) | 179 | 1.9% |
| South America | 165 | 1.7% |
| Africa | 127 | 1.3% |
| Central America and Caribbean | 37 | 0.4% |
| Rent of Europe | 35 | 0.4% |
| North America | 6 | 0.1% |
| Statelens | 4 | 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 Torrejón de la Calzada
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.
Cubas de la Sagra as a Torrejón de la Calzada alternative in the same region
3 km away, better on 1 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.
- Rent: €5.40/m² Cubas de la Sagra vs €6.90/m² Torrejón de la Calzada−22%
- Residents: 7,238 Cubas de la Sagra vs 10,653 Torrejón de la Calzada−32%
- Nearest airport: 40.4 km Cubas de la Sagra vs 37.8 km Torrejón de la Calzada+7%
- Unemployment: 3.4% Cubas de la Sagra vs 3.4% Torrejón de la Calzadasame level
- Median gross pay, region: €2,336 Cubas de la Sagra vs €2,336 Torrejón de la Calzadasame level
- Recorded crime, per 100k: 5,490 Cubas de la Sagra vs 5,490 Torrejón de la Calzadasame level
- Annual PM2.5: 11.0 µg/m³ Cubas de la Sagra vs 11.0 µg/m³ Torrejón de la Calzadasame level
Elda as a Torrejón de la Calzada alternative in the same country
A move, not a commute, at 322 km, better on 2 of 4 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.
- Residents: 55,222 Elda vs 10,653 Torrejón de la Calzada+418%
- Rent: €4.00/m² Elda vs €6.90/m² Torrejón de la Calzada−42%
- Median gross pay, region: €1,888 Elda vs €2,336 Torrejón de la Calzada−19%
- Recorded crime, per 100k: 4,318 (2024) Elda vs 5,490 (2025) Torrejón de la Calzadano percentage
- Nearest airport: 30.0 km Elda vs 37.8 km Torrejón de la Calzada−21%
Cities near Torrejón de la Calzada
Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.
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- 5.4 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 7.4 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 7.7 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 6.6 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
Alternative cities in Spain
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Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Torrejón de la Calzada 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; Torrejón de la Calzada's school authority applies it locally.
Sources: eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu · 2025–2026.
Is Torrejón de la Calzada part of Madrid?
Torrejón de la Calzada is in the published commuting zone of Madrid; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Madrid 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 Torrejón de la Calzada?
The published population was 10,653 people in January 2025. Source: Torrejón de la Calzada - official stats.
How much does it cost to rent in Torrejón de la Calzada?
Average net cold rent is 6.9 EUR/m² per month (2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 483 EUR a month before utilities. Source: cdn.mivau.gob.es.
Is the air quality good in Torrejón de la Calzada?
The annual PM2.5 mean is 11 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 PARLA).
What is the unemployment rate in Torrejón de la Calzada?
The unemployment rate is about 3.4 % (June 2026). Source: SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026.
What is the typical salary around Torrejón de la Calzada?
The median gross salary is 2,336 EUR/month. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).
Is Torrejón de la Calzada a good place to live?
Torrejón de la Calzada 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 Torrejón de la Calzada part of Madrid?
Torrejón de la Calzada is in the published commuting zone of Madrid; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.
Which cities are near Torrejón de la Calzada?
Parla, Fuenlabrada, Pinto, Valdemoro, Cubas de la Sagra are near Torrejón de la Calzada. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.
How many people born in Spain live in Torrejón de la Calzada?
The official country of birth distribution records 8,341 people (87.5%) 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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