Porta is a neighborhood in district 8 of Barcelona, home to around 24,938 residents. On ESmap's open-data scores, its strongest dimension is peace and green space (#22 of 73) and its weakest is socioeconomic status (#53 of 73).
💰 Wealth & status
In socioeconomic terms, Porta is less affluent than the city average, with a net household income of about €36,518 per year (INE 2023).
🌳 Calm & green
For peace and green space, Porta is calmer and greener than average; green zones cover about 96,897 m² of the area.
🚇 Urban convenience
Porta is below average for transit and amenities — a measure of how close bus stops, municipal services and everyday amenities are.
👨👩👧 Family-friendly
For families, Porta is well equipped for family life; children under 18 make up 14.2% of residents and households average 2.4 people.
Key statistics
Population (2023)
24,938
Net household income (€/yr, 2023)
€36,518
Median year of construction
1966
Buildings built after 2000
8.5%
Dwellings
10,416
Green-zone area
96,897 m²
Mean age
46.0
Residents under 18
14.2%
Residents 65+
23.5%
Spanish-born residents
81.9%
Average household size
2.4
Area
0.83 km²
Questions & answers
Is Porta a good neighborhood for families?
For family infrastructure Porta ranks 29 of 73 neighborhoods in Barcelona, so it is well equipped for family life. Children under 18 make up 14.2% of residents and the average household has 2.4 people.
Is Porta a quiet, calm area?
For peace and green space Porta ranks 22 of 73 neighborhoods, so it is calmer and greener than average. Green zones cover about 96,897 m² of the area.
Is Porta well connected and convenient?
For everyday convenience Porta ranks 52 of 73 neighborhoods, so it is below average for transit and amenities — based on the density of bus stops, municipal services and amenities.
Is Porta an affluent or expensive area?
The net household income in Porta is about €36,518 per year (INE 2023). It ranks 53 of 73 neighborhoods in Barcelona, so it is less affluent than the city average.
Where is Porta?
Porta is a neighborhood in district 8 of Barcelona; its approximate center is 41.4349, 2.1781.