el Raval is a neighborhood in district 1 of Barcelona, home to around 43,507 residents. On ESmap's open-data scores, its strongest dimension is urban convenience (#4 of 73) and its weakest is socioeconomic status (#72 of 73).
💰 Wealth & status
In socioeconomic terms, el Raval is among the lower-income areas in the city, with a net household income of about €31,567 per year (INE 2023).
🌳 Calm & green
For peace and green space, el Raval is about average for noise and greenery; green zones cover about 10,716 m² of the area.
🚇 Urban convenience
el Raval is extremely well served by transit and amenities — a measure of how close bus stops, municipal services and everyday amenities are.
👨👩👧 Family-friendly
For families, el Raval is well equipped for family life; children under 18 make up 14.6% of residents and households average 2.6 people.
Key statistics
Population (2023)
43,507
Net household income (€/yr, 2023)
€31,567
Median year of construction
1900
Buildings built after 2000
3.6%
Dwellings
17,535
Green-zone area
10,716 m²
Mean age
38.9
Residents under 18
14.6%
Residents 65+
11.6%
Spanish-born residents
50.0%
Average household size
2.6
Area
1.09 km²
Questions & answers
Is el Raval a good neighborhood for families?
For family infrastructure el Raval ranks 28 of 73 neighborhoods in Barcelona, so it is well equipped for family life. Children under 18 make up 14.6% of residents and the average household has 2.6 people.
Is el Raval a quiet, calm area?
For peace and green space el Raval ranks 31 of 73 neighborhoods, so it is about average for noise and greenery. Green zones cover about 10,716 m² of the area.
Is el Raval well connected and convenient?
For everyday convenience el Raval ranks 4 of 73 neighborhoods, so it is extremely well served by transit and amenities — based on the density of bus stops, municipal services and amenities.
Is el Raval an affluent or expensive area?
The net household income in el Raval is about €31,567 per year (INE 2023). It ranks 72 of 73 neighborhoods in Barcelona, so it is among the lower-income areas in the city.
Where is el Raval?
el Raval is a neighborhood in district 1 of Barcelona; its approximate center is 41.3780, 2.1700.