el Poble-sec is a neighborhood in district 3 of Barcelona, home to around 37,669 residents. On ESmap's open-data scores, its strongest dimension is peace and green space (#3 of 73) and its weakest is family-friendliness (#68 of 73).
💰 Wealth & status
In socioeconomic terms, el Poble-sec is less affluent than the city average, with a net household income of about €36,861 per year (INE 2023).
🌳 Calm & green
For peace and green space, el Poble-sec is one of the calmest, greenest parts of the city; green zones cover about 673,158 m² of the area.
🚇 Urban convenience
el Poble-sec is poorly served by transit and amenities — a measure of how close bus stops, municipal services and everyday amenities are.
👨👩👧 Family-friendly
For families, el Poble-sec is among the least equipped for family life; children under 18 make up 12.5% of residents and households average 2.3 people.
Key statistics
Population (2023)
37,669
Net household income (€/yr, 2023)
€36,861
Median year of construction
1930
Buildings built after 2000
3.5%
Dwellings
15,684
Green-zone area
673,158 m²
Mean age
42.8
Residents under 18
12.5%
Residents 65+
17.0%
Spanish-born residents
66.0%
Average household size
2.3
Area
4.56 km²
Questions & answers
Is el Poble-sec a good neighborhood for families?
For family infrastructure el Poble-sec ranks 68 of 73 neighborhoods in Barcelona, so it is among the least equipped for family life. Children under 18 make up 12.5% of residents and the average household has 2.3 people.
Is el Poble-sec a quiet, calm area?
For peace and green space el Poble-sec ranks 3 of 73 neighborhoods, so it is one of the calmest, greenest parts of the city. Green zones cover about 673,158 m² of the area.
Is el Poble-sec well connected and convenient?
For everyday convenience el Poble-sec ranks 61 of 73 neighborhoods, so it is poorly served by transit and amenities — based on the density of bus stops, municipal services and amenities.
Is el Poble-sec an affluent or expensive area?
The net household income in el Poble-sec is about €36,861 per year (INE 2023). It ranks 55 of 73 neighborhoods in Barcelona, so it is less affluent than the city average.
Where is el Poble-sec?
el Poble-sec is a neighborhood in district 3 of Barcelona; its approximate center is 41.3637, 2.1573.