Montbau is a neighborhood in district 7 of Barcelona, home to around 4,950 residents. On ESmap's open-data scores, its strongest dimension is socioeconomic status (#45 of 73) and its weakest is urban convenience (#71 of 73).
💰 Wealth & status
In socioeconomic terms, Montbau is less affluent than the city average, with a net household income of about €39,339 per year (INE 2023).
🌳 Calm & green
For peace and green space, Montbau is busier and less green than average; green zones cover about 62,159 m² of the area.
🚇 Urban convenience
Montbau is poorly served by transit and amenities — a measure of how close bus stops, municipal services and everyday amenities are.
👨👩👧 Family-friendly
For families, Montbau is among the least equipped for family life; children under 18 make up 13.6% of residents and households average 2.4 people.
Key statistics
Population (2023)
4,950
Net household income (€/yr, 2023)
€39,339
Median year of construction
1963
Buildings built after 2000
2.5%
Dwellings
2,317
Green-zone area
62,159 m²
Mean age
45.2
Residents under 18
13.6%
Residents 65+
20.6%
Spanish-born residents
80.1%
Average household size
2.4
Area
2.05 km²
Questions & answers
Is Montbau a good neighborhood for families?
For family infrastructure Montbau ranks 69 of 73 neighborhoods in Barcelona, so it is among the least equipped for family life. Children under 18 make up 13.6% of residents and the average household has 2.4 people.
Is Montbau a quiet, calm area?
For peace and green space Montbau ranks 55 of 73 neighborhoods, so it is busier and less green than average. Green zones cover about 62,159 m² of the area.
Is Montbau well connected and convenient?
For everyday convenience Montbau ranks 71 of 73 neighborhoods, so it is poorly served by transit and amenities — based on the density of bus stops, municipal services and amenities.
Is Montbau an affluent or expensive area?
The net household income in Montbau is about €39,339 per year (INE 2023). It ranks 45 of 73 neighborhoods in Barcelona, so it is less affluent than the city average.
Where is Montbau?
Montbau is a neighborhood in district 7 of Barcelona; its approximate center is 41.4347, 2.1379.