Aravaca is a neighborhood in district 9 of Madrid, home to around 27,458 residents. On ESmap's open-data scores, its strongest dimension is socioeconomic status (#14 of 131) and its weakest is urban convenience (#107 of 131).
💰 Wealth & status
In socioeconomic terms, Aravaca is among the most affluent in the city, with a net household income of about €86,176 per year (INE 2023).
🌳 Calm & green
For peace and green space, Aravaca is one of the calmest, greenest parts of the city; green zones cover about 4,034,232 m² of the area.
🚇 Urban convenience
Aravaca is poorly served by transit and amenities — a measure of how close bus stops, municipal services and everyday amenities are.
👨👩👧 Family-friendly
For families, Aravaca is below average for family infrastructure; children under 18 make up 20.2% of residents and households average 3.1 people.
Key statistics
Population (2023)
27,458
Net household income (€/yr, 2023)
€86,176
Median year of construction
1989
Buildings built after 2000
16.0%
Dwellings
10,519
Green-zone area
4,034,232 m²
Mean age
40.9
Residents under 18
20.2%
Residents 65+
17.1%
Spanish-born residents
89.5%
Average household size
3.1
Area
5.83 km²
Questions & answers
Is Aravaca a good neighborhood for families?
For family infrastructure Aravaca ranks 101 of 131 neighborhoods in Madrid, so it is below average for family infrastructure. Children under 18 make up 20.2% of residents and the average household has 3.1 people.
Is Aravaca a quiet, calm area?
For peace and green space Aravaca ranks 17 of 131 neighborhoods, so it is one of the calmest, greenest parts of the city. Green zones cover about 4,034,232 m² of the area.
Is Aravaca well connected and convenient?
For everyday convenience Aravaca ranks 107 of 131 neighborhoods, so it is poorly served by transit and amenities — based on the density of bus stops, municipal services and amenities.
Is Aravaca an affluent or expensive area?
The net household income in Aravaca is about €86,176 per year (INE 2023). It ranks 14 of 131 neighborhoods in Madrid, so it is among the most affluent in the city.
Where is Aravaca?
Aravaca is a neighborhood in district 9 of Madrid; its approximate center is 40.4540, -3.7756.