Alcobendas is a major economic and residential hub in northern Madrid, distinguished by high personal income, low unemployment, and premier public amenities. It stands out for its outstanding sports and educational facilities, despite experiencing high housing prices.
Housing Market: Rent & Buy
Official MIVAU & INE data reference
Sustainable
Average monthly rentAverage ~75 sqm flat
1.088 €/ mo
Rental unit priceMonthly rent per sqm
14,50 €/m²/ mo
Household effort ratio% of net household income (target < 33%)
27,7%Sustainable
Average purchase priceRegistered transactions per sqm
3.600 €/ m²
Estimated mortgage~75 sqm (270.000 €), 80% LTV, 30y at 3%
~911 €/ mo
Breakdown of 20 Metrics
Each indicator is scored from 1 to 5. Weights reflect its impact on quality of life.
Air Quality
3.3
5%
Registros atmosféricos óptimos con niveles mínimos de material particulado y dióxidos contaminantes en el entorno urbano. — AQI universal: 19 (PM2.5: 3.4 µg/m³)
Climate
4.2
4%
Clima templado mediterráneo continentalizado con amplia insolación anual y régimen de lluvias moderado típico de la meseta. — 2.800 h de sol anuales y 14,5 °C de media
Healthcare
4.7
9%
14 healthcare facilities within 5 km. Average rating: 4.2/5 (0 reviews). Notable: Farmacia Sana Las Tablas, Farmacia Montecarmelo, Farmacia María Petra León García, Farmacia Casero Carretero, MM Sonrisas.
Education
4.7
8%
81 educational centres within 5 km. Average rating: 4.2/5 (0 reviews). Notable: Facultad de Ciencias, Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales, Escuela Infantil Privada San Pedro Apóstol, Centro Privado de Educación Primaria San Antonio, Centro Privado de Educación Especial Alenta.
Leisure & Culture
4.9
5%
58 leisure & dining venues within 5 km. Average rating: 4.2/5 (0 reviews). Notable: Canalla Tacos y Tragos, La Definitiva, Liba Garden, La Nicoletta, Kobe.
Green Spaces
3.5
5%
2 places within 5 km. Average rating: 4.2/5 (0 reviews).
Transport
4.6
6%
Conexión por carretera con la capital provincial (Madrid) a 15 min (19 km). Líneas regulares de autobús interurbano y acceso a la red viaria comarcal. — Madrid a 15 min (19 km)
Local Commerce
4.8
5%
12 shops & services within 5 km. Average rating: 4.2/5 (0 reviews). Notable: Dia, Ahorramás, Caprabo, Alcampo, Ahorramás.
Civic Vitality
3.3
4%
Social sentiment analysed from opinions on social media and review platforms.
Digital Administration
4.8
2%
Sólida presencia institucional en portales digitales, canales de información municipal y plataformas sociales activas. — Sede electrónica y perfiles oficiales verificados
Per Capita Income
4.5
7%
Average gross income: 22.828€/person (2024, INE ADRH).
Public Safety
2.9
7%
Public safety based on local incidents and citizen perception. 0 open incidents.
Heritage & Tourism
3.4
3%
1 accommodations & tourist attractions within 5 km. Average rating: 4.2/5 (0 reviews).
Housing
3.3
7%
Mercado residencial equilibrado (27.7% de esfuerzo sobre renta). Alquiler medio: 14.5 €/m²/mes (~1088 €/mes) y venta a 3600 €/m².
Employment
4.6
8%
Paro registrado oficial (SEPE 2026-03): 3.759 demandantes (6,7% estimado sobre población activa) (Servicios: 3211, Industria: 198).
Sports
4.8
3%
1 sports facilities within 5 km. Average rating: 4.2/5 (0 reviews). Notable: Hípica Caño Quebrado.
Pet-Friendly
3.2
2%
1 pet services within 5 km. Average rating: 4.2/5 (0 reviews). Notable: Mon Can.
Walkability
4.2
5%
Centro urbano compacto que permite realizar todos los desplazamientos cotidianos esenciales en trayectos cortos a pie. — Walk Score: 79/100 (media a servicios: 7 min)
Sustainability
4.3
5%
Alto potencial de generación solar fotovoltaica, aire limpio y proyectos continuos de regeneración de ejes viarios en bulevares. — 6.154 kWh/año de potencial fotovoltaico estimado
Cycling
4.2
3%
2 bicycle shops & repair within 5 km. Average rating: 4.2/5 (0 reviews).
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