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Living in Vila Joiosa, la/Villajoyosa

Vila Joiosa, la/Villajoyosa, a city in Spain, had a population of 37,449 at the start of 2025. Gigabit broadband availability was 92.8% in June 2025. The unemployment rate was 4.65% in June 2026.

Pricier rent than 62% of Spanish cities that publish it and more recorded crime than 83% of Spanish cities that publish it.

Which Spain-wide rules apply when you move to Vila Joiosa, la/Villajoyosa?

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 Vila Joiosa, la/Villajoyosa.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Vila Joiosa, la/Villajoyosa?

Average net cold rent is 6 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 EUR/m²/month · cdn.mivau.gob.es1

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Vila Joiosa, la/Villajoyosa yet.

Net rent across major citiesVila Joiosa, la/Villajoyosa highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Vila Joiosa, la/Villajoyosa 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€6.00Vila Joiosa, la/Villajoyosa€5.80Murcianet rent, € / m² / month
MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings25,782 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain7Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings14,397 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain7Official
G05 Secondary Seasonal Vacant Dwellings11,382 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain7Official
Average net rent (nettokalt)6 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.1031 Dec 2022cdn.mivau.gob.es1Official

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 360 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 6 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 Vila Joiosa, la/Villajoyosa?

The unemployment rate is about 4.7 % (June 2026).

  • Unemployment rate: 4.65 % · SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202615
Unemployment across cities in SpainUnemployment in Vila Joiosa, la/Villajoyosa is 4.7%. 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%8440–5Vila Joiosa, la/Villajoyosa 4.7%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 availability92.81 %30 Jun 2025SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-202512Official
People in employment12,060 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain7Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,888 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)3Official · regional context
Unemployment rate4.65 %country median 4.4%30 Jun 2026SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202615Independent

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Vila Joiosa, la/Villajoyosa. 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 Vila Joiosa, la/Villajoyosa. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Safety

How safe is Vila Joiosa, la/Villajoyosa?

Police recorded about 5,741 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.8

Recorded crime across major citiesVila Joiosa, la/Villajoyosa highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Vila Joiosa, la/Villajoyosa highlighted5,338Orihuela5,289Murcia5,095Córdoba4,916Vitoria-Gasteiz4,578Cartagena4,104Castelló de la Plana/Castellón de la Plana4,023Ciudad Real3,831Molina de Segura3,706Lorca3,690Logroño3,628Burgos2,712Vila-realrecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents5,741 incidents per 100,000country median 4,27631 Dec 2024MIR 2024 Q4 exact III. TOTAL INFRACCIONES PENALES, enero-diciembre 2024; INE 29005 denominator.8Official

Mobility and administration

The nearest airport was ALC, 37.7 km away, with 96 listed destinations in June 2026.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport96 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat10Official
Nearest airportALC13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv11Official
Distance to nearest airport37.7 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv11Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Vila Joiosa, la/Villajoyosa. 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 Vila Joiosa, la/Villajoyosa.

Climate and air quality

Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Vila Joiosa, la/Villajoyosa annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit10405.0NO₂µg/m³

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
NO₂ — annual mean5 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES NO2 annual mean 2024 (station BENIDORM)2Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Spain

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

All Spain cities
Montcada i Reixac37,460 residentsÁguilas37,811 residentsTomelloso37,060 residentsCambrils37,042 residentsRealejos, Los37,867 residentsVilagarcía de Arousa37,888 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Vila Joiosa, la/Villajoyosa?

The published population was 37,449 people in January 2025. Source: Vila Joiosa, la/Villajoyosa - official stats13

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Vila Joiosa, la/Villajoyosa residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport76.7%Foreign residents23.3%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area58.89 km²20 Oct 2025www.ign.es14Official
Foreign residents8,711 people1 Jan 2024Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.9Official
Population Female18,258 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)4Official
Population Male17,835 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)4Official
Population37,449 people1 Jan 2025Vila Joiosa, la/Villajoyosa - official stats13Official

International community in Vila Joiosa, la/Villajoyosa

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
TOTAL34,719100.0%
Spain26,84477.3%
European Union (without Spain)2,2506.5%
South America1,9095.5%
Rent of Europe1,7285.0%
Africa1,4024.0%
Asia2940.8%
Central America and Caribbean2280.7%
North America580.2%
Oceania60.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source5

Citizenship

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

Published groupPeopleShare
TOTAL34,719100.0%
Spanish27,97780.6%
European Union (without Spain)2,4987.2%
Rent of Europe1,6994.9%
Africa1,1703.4%
South America9582.8%
Asia2890.8%
Central America and Caribbean960.3%
North America290.1%
Oceania30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source6

Is Vila Joiosa, la/Villajoyosa 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 worker59%strong on work, weak on safety · range 50–68%
Skilled employee63%strong on work, weak on education · range 54–72%
Student60%strong on cost, weak on education · range 50–70%
Family55%strong on family, weak on education · range 46–64%
Retirement56%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 45–67%
Foreign residents8,711 people1 Jan 2024Official source · Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.
Population37,449 people1 Jan 2025Official source · Vila Joiosa, la/Villajoyosa - official stats
Average net rent (nettokalt)6 EUR/m²/month31 Dec 2022Official source · cdn.mivau.gob.es
Dwellings25,782 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain
Gigabit broadband availability92.81 %30 Jun 2025Official source · SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-2025
People in employment12,060 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
Households14,400 households31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain7Official
Labour Supply Count16,071 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain7Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Vila Joiosa, la/Villajoyosa 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 Vila Joiosa, la/Villajoyosa?

The published population was 37,449 people in January 2025. Source: Vila Joiosa, la/Villajoyosa - official stats.

How much does it cost to rent in Vila Joiosa, la/Villajoyosa?

Average net cold rent is 6 EUR/m² per month (2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 420 EUR a month before utilities. Source: cdn.mivau.gob.es.

How safe is Vila Joiosa, la/Villajoyosa?

Police recorded about 5,741 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 Vila Joiosa, la/Villajoyosa?

The unemployment rate is about 4.7 % (June 2026). Source: SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026.

What is the typical salary around Vila Joiosa, la/Villajoyosa?

The median gross salary is 1,888 EUR/month. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).

How many foreign residents live in Vila Joiosa, la/Villajoyosa?

8,711 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España..

Is Vila Joiosa, la/Villajoyosa a good place to live?

Vila Joiosa, la/Villajoyosa 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 Vila Joiosa, la/Villajoyosa?

The official country of birth distribution records 1,402 people (4.0%) 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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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Vila Joiosa, la/Villajoyosa, Spain: rent},
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}
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  1. OurAirports — airports.csv OurAirports · davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-07-14
  2. SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-2025 digital.gob.es · checked 2025-06-30
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  5. SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026 SEPE · sepe.es · checked 2026-07-26

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