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Living in Vera

Vera is a city in Spain, with a population of 20,282 at the start of 2025. At the start of 2024, the foreign population was 5,625. The unemployment rate was 4.46% in June 2026.

Which Spain-wide rules apply when you move to Vera?

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 Vera.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Vera?

Average net cold rent is 5.5 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): 5.5 EUR/m²/month · cdn.mivau.gob.es1

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

Net rent across major citiesVera highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Vera 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€5.50Veranet rent, € / m² / month
MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings20,964 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings6,720 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official
G05 Secondary Seasonal Vacant Dwellings14,244 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official
Average net rent (nettokalt)5.5 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.1031 Dec 2022cdn.mivau.gob.es1Official

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 330 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 5.5 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 Vera?

The unemployment rate is about 4.5 % (June 2026).

  • Unemployment rate: 4.46 % · SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202618
Unemployment across cities in SpainUnemployment in Vera is 4.5%. 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%8440–5Vera 4.5%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 availability95.25 %30 Jun 2025SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-202515Official
People in employment6,357 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,796 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)6Official · regional context
Unemployment rate4.46 %country median 4.4%30 Jun 2026SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202618Independent

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Vera. 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 Vera. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

The nearest airport was LEI, 63.3 km away, with 15 listed destinations in June 2026. Gigabit broadband availability was 95.3% in June 2025.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport15 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat13Official
Nearest airportLEI13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv14Official
Distance to nearest airport63.3 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv14Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Vera. 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 Vera.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Vera?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency (EEA)4

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
Vera annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5257.0PM2.5154018.0PM1010403.0NO₂µg/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 Vera is 7.0 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/m³337–8Vera 7.057 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³578–941 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³419–1035 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
NO₂ — annual mean3 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES NO2 annual mean 2024 (station BÉDAR)2Official · nearest-station reading
PM10 — annual mean18 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES PM10 annual mean 2024 (station BÉDAR)3Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5 — annual mean7 µg/m³31 Dec 2024European Environment Agency (EEA)4Official · nearest-station reading
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 21.23 · Feb 22.62 · Mar 25.02 · Apr 27.9 · May 30.38 · Jun 33.75 · Jul 36.05 · Aug 35.74 · Sep 34.88 · Oct 30.42 · Nov 26.84 · Dec 22.6 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center11Official
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan 1 · Feb 1.95 · Mar 3.49 · Apr 7.13 · May 9.81 · Jun 14.47 · Jul 18.28 · Aug 19.53 · Sep 16.17 · Oct 9.39 · Nov 5.82 · Dec 3.46 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center11Official
Average temperature by monthJan 11.89 · Feb 12.2 · Mar 14.05 · Apr 16.15 · May 19.27 · Jun 23.14 · Jul 25.72 · Aug 26.22 · Sep 23.57 · Oct 20.26 · Nov 15.54 · Dec 12.83 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center11Official

Cities of a similar size in Spain

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

All Spain cities
Lalín20,292 residentsMedina del Campo20,215 residentsSant Quirze del Vallès20,209 residentsRoses20,365 residentsHernani20,375 residentsZubia, La20,389 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Vera?

The published population was 20,282 people in January 2025. Source: Vera - official stats16

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Vera residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport72.3%Foreign residents27.7%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area57.59 km²20 Oct 2025www.ign.es17Official
Foreign-resident share29.85 %31 Dec 2025Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE España)5Official
Foreign residents5,625 people1 Jan 2024Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.12Official
Population Female9,287 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)7Official
Population Male9,632 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)7Official
Population20,282 people1 Jan 2025Vera - official stats16Official

International community in Vera

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
TOTAL17,607100.0%
Spain11,88967.5%
South America2,00211.4%
European Union (without Spain)1,2887.3%
Rent of Europe1,1376.5%
Africa1,0085.7%
Asia1200.7%
Central America and Caribbean1090.6%
North America470.3%
Oceania70.0%

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

Citizenship

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

Published groupPeopleShare
TOTAL17,607100.0%
Spanish12,80272.7%
European Union (without Spain)1,3457.6%
Africa1,1646.6%
Rent of Europe1,1336.4%
South America9425.4%
Asia1250.7%
Central America and Caribbean580.3%
North America330.2%
Oceania40.0%
Statelens10.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source9

Is Vera 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 worker60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 50–70%
Skilled employee64%strong on work, weak on safety · range 55–73%
Student61%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 50–72%
Family59%strong on family, weak on safety · range 48–70%
Retirement58%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 45–71%
Foreign residents5,625 people1 Jan 2024Official source · Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.
Population20,282 people1 Jan 2025Official source · Vera - official stats
Average net rent (nettokalt)5.5 EUR/m²/month31 Dec 2022Official source · cdn.mivau.gob.es
Dwellings20,964 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain
Gigabit broadband availability95.25 %30 Jun 2025Official source · SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-2025
People in employment6,357 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
Households6,723 households31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official
Labour Supply Count8,184 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Vera 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 Vera?

The published population was 20,282 people in January 2025. Source: Vera - official stats.

How much does it cost to rent in Vera?

Average net cold rent is 5.5 EUR/m² per month (2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 385 EUR a month before utilities. Source: cdn.mivau.gob.es.

Is the air quality good in Vera?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency (EEA).

What is the unemployment rate in Vera?

The unemployment rate is about 4.5 % (June 2026). Source: SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026.

What is the typical salary around Vera?

The median gross salary is 1,796 EUR/month. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).

How many foreign residents live in Vera?

5,625 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España..

Is Vera a good place to live?

Vera 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 Vera?

The official country of birth distribution records 1,008 people (5.7%) 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). Vera, Spain: rent, salary, jobs, air quality [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/es/vera/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. 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. EEA air quality statistics — ES NO2 annual mean 2024 (station BÉDAR) EEA air quality statistics · air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-07-31
  3. EEA air quality statistics — ES PM10 annual mean 2024 (station BÉDAR) EEA air quality statistics · air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-07-31
  4. European Environment Agency (EEA) air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-06
  5. Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE España) ine.es · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) servicios.ine.es · checked 2026-08-06
  7. Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) ine.es · checked 2026-08-07
  8. Instituto Nacional de Estadistica (INE), Spain servicios.ine.es · checked 2026-08-30
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  10. Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain ine.es · checked 2026-08-07
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  1. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  2. Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España. ine.es · checked 2024-01-01
  3. OpenFlights — routes.dat OpenFlights · raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-07-14
  4. OurAirports — airports.csv OurAirports · davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-07-14
  5. SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-2025 digital.gob.es · checked 2025-06-30
  6. Vera - official stats ine.es · checked 2026-07-14
  7. www.ign.es ign.es · checked 2026-08-30
  8. SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026 SEPE · sepe.es · checked 2026-07-26

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