Living in Villaviciosa
In Villaviciosa, the statutory reference rent is €5.10 per m² a month (2022) and unemployment is 3.6% (2026).
Villaviciosa is a city in Spain, with a population of 15,379 at the start of 2025. The unemployment rate was 3.63% in June 2026. At the start of 2024, the foreign population was 839.
Lower unemployment than 70% of Spanish cities that publish it, less recorded crime than 87% of Spanish cities that publish it and cleaner air than 83% of Spanish cities that publish it.
Which Spain-wide rules apply when you move to Villaviciosa?
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 Villaviciosa?
Average net cold rent is 5.1 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): 5.1 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 | 13,248 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain13Official |
| Main residence dwellings | 6,750 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain13Official |
| Secondary, seasonal or vacant dwellings | 6,498 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain13Official |
| Average net rent (nettokalt) | 5.1 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.10 — about the same | 31 Dec 2022 | cdn.mivau.gob.es1Official |
Is Villaviciosa 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 306 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 5.1 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 Villaviciosa?
The unemployment rate is about 3.6 % (June 2026).
- Unemployment rate: 3.63 % · SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202629
Villaviciosa 3.6%
Unemployment rate (%)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gigabit broadband availability | 79.33 % | 30 Jun 2025 | SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-202519Official |
| People in employment | 5,643 people | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain13Official |
| Median gross salary (regional) | 2,016 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2024 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)9Official · regional context |
| Unemployment rate | 3.63 %country median 4.4% | 30 Jun 2026 | SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202629Independent |
What does a salary buy in Villaviciosa?
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. | €1,618 |
| Rent, 60 m²€5.10/m² · official · cdn.mivau.gob.es · 2022-12-31 | − €306 |
| 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 | €1,280 |
Public employment service
No exact public employment office is currently linked to Villaviciosa. 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 Villaviciosa. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.
Safety
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents | 3,570 incidents per 100,000 | 31 Dec 2025 | La criminalidad convencional se mantiene estable en Cantabria en 202514Official · regional context |
Mobility and administration
The nearest airport was OVD, 49.3 km away, with 10 listed destinations in June 2026. Gigabit broadband availability was 79.3% in June 2025.
Language courses and integration
No exact city-level course record is currently published for Villaviciosa. 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 Villaviciosa?
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: EEA air quality statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station MONTEVIL)6
Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.
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.
Villaviciosa 7.0
Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NO₂ — annual mean | 14 µg/m³ | 31 Dec 2024 | EEA air quality statistics — ES NO2 annual mean 2024 (station AVENIDA DE CASTILLA)4Official · nearest-station reading |
| PM10 — annual mean | 22 µg/m³ | 31 Dec 2024 | EEA air quality statistics — ES PM10 annual mean 2024 (station AVENIDA DE CASTILLA)5Official · nearest-station reading |
| PM2.5 — annual mean | 7 µg/m³ | 31 Dec 2024 | EEA air quality statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station MONTEVIL)6Official · nearest-station reading |
| Monthly extreme high temperature | Jan 20.41 · Feb 21.56 · Mar 25.03 · Apr 27.22 · May 29.33 · Jun 35.48 · Jul 35.22 · Aug 36.17 · Sep 33 · Oct 29.83 · Nov 24.04 · Dec 19.46 °C | 31 Dec 2001 | NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center15Official |
| Monthly extreme low temperature | Jan 0.55 · Feb 0.38 · Mar -1.18 · Apr 3.78 · May 5.8 · Jun 8.49 · Jul 10.55 · Aug 12 · Sep 8.48 · Oct 6.66 · Nov 1.46 · Dec -0.42 °C | 31 Dec 2001 | NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center15Official |
| Average temperature by month | Jan 9.08 · Feb 8.92 · Mar 10.64 · Apr 12.11 · May 14.42 · Jun 17.43 · Jul 19.26 · Aug 19.95 · Sep 18.46 · Oct 15.98 · Nov 11.72 · Dec 9.65 °C | 31 Dec 2001 | NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center15Official |
Population and city profile
How many people live in Villaviciosa?
The published population was 15,379 people in January 2025. Source: Villaviciosa - official stats20
By nationality
National passport94.5%
Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| City area | 276.2 km² | 20 Oct 2025 | www.ign.es21Official |
| Foreign-resident share | 5.97 % | 31 Dec 2025 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE España)8Official |
| Foreign residents | 839 people | 1 Jan 2024 | Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.16Official |
| Female residents | 7,579 people | 31 Dec 2023 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)10Official |
| Male residents | 7,421 people | 31 Dec 2023 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)10Official |
| Population | 15,379 people | 1 Jan 2025 | Villaviciosa - official stats20Official |
International community in Villaviciosa
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 | 14,868 | 100.0% |
| Spain | 13,630 | 91.7% |
| South America | 344 | 2.3% |
| Central America and Caribbean | 303 | 2.0% |
| European Union (without Spain) | 282 | 1.9% |
| Rent of Europe | 150 | 1.0% |
| Africa | 59 | 0.4% |
| North America | 54 | 0.4% |
| Asia | 39 | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 7 | 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 | 14,868 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 14,237 | 95.8% |
| European Union (without Spain) | 181 | 1.2% |
| South America | 145 | 1.0% |
| Central America and Caribbean | 114 | 0.8% |
| Rent of Europe | 102 | 0.7% |
| Asia | 31 | 0.2% |
| Africa | 29 | 0.2% |
| North America | 26 | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 2 | 0.0% |
| Statelens | 1 | 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 Villaviciosa
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.
Parres as a Villaviciosa alternative in the same region
24 km away, better on 2 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.
- Rent: €4.50/m² Parres vs €5.10/m² Villaviciosa−12%
- Residents: 5,150 Parres vs 15,379 Villaviciosa−67%
- Unemployment: 4.2% Parres vs 3.6% Villaviciosa+15%
- Nearest airport: 72.3 km Parres vs 49.3 km Villaviciosa+47%
- Foreign residents: 7.0% Parres vs 6.0% Villaviciosa+18%
- Median gross pay, region: €2,016 Parres vs €2,016 Villaviciosasame level
- Recorded crime, per 100k: 3,570 Parres vs 3,570 Villaviciosasame level
Vila-real as a Villaviciosa alternative in the same country
A move, not a commute, at 592 km, better on 3 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.
- Foreign residents: 16.0% Vila-real vs 6.0% Villaviciosa+168%
- Residents: 53,623 Vila-real vs 15,379 Villaviciosa+249%
- Unemployment: 5.5% Vila-real vs 3.6% Villaviciosa+51%
- Rent: €4.00/m² Vila-real vs €5.10/m² Villaviciosa−22%
- Recorded crime, per 100k: 2,712 (2024) Vila-real vs 3,570 (2025) Villaviciosano percentage
- Nearest airport: 34.1 km Vila-real vs 49.3 km Villaviciosa−31%
- Median gross pay, region: €1,888 Vila-real vs €2,016 Villaviciosa−6%
Cities near Villaviciosa
Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.
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- 4 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 5.5 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 4.8 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 4.5 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
Alternative cities in Spain
Other cities in Spain to compare with Villaviciosa, nearest in population first.
How does Villaviciosa compare?
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Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Villaviciosa 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; Villaviciosa's school authority applies it locally.
Sources: eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu · 2025–2026.
Is Villaviciosa part of Gijón?
Villaviciosa is in the published commuting zone of Gijón; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Gijón 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 Villaviciosa?
The published population was 15,379 people in January 2025. Source: Villaviciosa - official stats.
How much does it cost to rent in Villaviciosa?
Average net cold rent is 5.1 EUR/m² per month (2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 357 EUR a month before utilities. Source: cdn.mivau.gob.es.
Is the air quality good in Villaviciosa?
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: EEA air quality statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station MONTEVIL).
What is the unemployment rate in Villaviciosa?
The unemployment rate is about 3.6 % (June 2026). Source: SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026.
What is the typical salary around Villaviciosa?
The median gross salary is 2,016 EUR/month. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).
Is Villaviciosa a good place to live?
Villaviciosa 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 Villaviciosa part of Gijón?
Villaviciosa is in the published commuting zone of Gijón; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.
Which cities are near Villaviciosa?
Gijón, Nava, Piloña, Siero, Noreña are near Villaviciosa. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.
How many people born in Spain live in Villaviciosa?
The official country of birth distribution records 13,630 people (91.7%) 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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