Arcos is a neighborhood in district 20 of Madrid, home to around 25,555 residents. On ESmap's open-data scores, its strongest dimension is family-friendliness (#3 of 131) and its weakest is socioeconomic status (#91 of 131).
💰 Wealth & status
In socioeconomic terms, Arcos is less affluent than the city average, with a net household income of about €40,266 per year (INE 2023).
🌳 Calm & green
For peace and green space, Arcos is about average for noise and greenery; green zones cover about 534,131 m² of the area.
🚇 Urban convenience
Arcos is below average for transit and amenities — a measure of how close bus stops, municipal services and everyday amenities are.
👨👩👧 Family-friendly
For families, Arcos is one of the best-equipped areas for raising children; children under 18 make up 16.2% of residents and households average 2.7 people.
Key statistics
Population (2023)
25,555
Net household income (€/yr, 2023)
€40,266
Median year of construction
1960
Buildings built after 2000
23.2%
Dwellings
10,249
Green-zone area
534,131 m²
Mean age
42.5
Residents under 18
16.2%
Residents 65+
16.3%
Spanish-born residents
85.3%
Average household size
2.7
Area
1.30 km²
Questions & answers
Is Arcos a good neighborhood for families?
For family infrastructure Arcos ranks 3 of 131 neighborhoods in Madrid, so it is one of the best-equipped areas for raising children. Children under 18 make up 16.2% of residents and the average household has 2.7 people.
Is Arcos a quiet, calm area?
For peace and green space Arcos ranks 76 of 131 neighborhoods, so it is about average for noise and greenery. Green zones cover about 534,131 m² of the area.
Is Arcos well connected and convenient?
For everyday convenience Arcos ranks 87 of 131 neighborhoods, so it is below average for transit and amenities — based on the density of bus stops, municipal services and amenities.
Is Arcos an affluent or expensive area?
The net household income in Arcos is about €40,266 per year (INE 2023). It ranks 91 of 131 neighborhoods in Madrid, so it is less affluent than the city average.
Where is Arcos?
Arcos is a neighborhood in district 20 of Madrid; its approximate center is 40.4208, -3.6184.