Argüelles is a neighborhood in district 9 of Madrid, home to around 23,792 residents. On ESmap's open-data scores, its strongest dimension is socioeconomic status (#36 of 131) and its weakest is peace and green space (#111 of 131).
💰 Wealth & status
In socioeconomic terms, Argüelles is more affluent than the city average, with a net household income of about €66,935 per year (INE 2023).
🌳 Calm & green
For peace and green space, Argüelles is among the noisiest, least green areas; green zones cover about 96,158 m² of the area.
🚇 Urban convenience
Argüelles is well served by transit and amenities — a measure of how close bus stops, municipal services and everyday amenities are.
👨👩👧 Family-friendly
For families, Argüelles is well equipped for family life; children under 18 make up 11.1% of residents and households average 2.2 people.
Key statistics
Population (2023)
23,792
Net household income (€/yr, 2023)
€66,935
Median year of construction
1942
Buildings built after 2000
2.7%
Dwellings
13,112
Green-zone area
96,158 m²
Mean age
46.0
Residents under 18
11.1%
Residents 65+
24.3%
Spanish-born residents
83.8%
Average household size
2.2
Area
0.76 km²
Questions & answers
Is Argüelles a good neighborhood for families?
For family infrastructure Argüelles ranks 50 of 131 neighborhoods in Madrid, so it is well equipped for family life. Children under 18 make up 11.1% of residents and the average household has 2.2 people.
Is Argüelles a quiet, calm area?
For peace and green space Argüelles ranks 111 of 131 neighborhoods, so it is among the noisiest, least green areas. Green zones cover about 96,158 m² of the area.
Is Argüelles well connected and convenient?
For everyday convenience Argüelles ranks 39 of 131 neighborhoods, so it is well served by transit and amenities — based on the density of bus stops, municipal services and amenities.
Is Argüelles an affluent or expensive area?
The net household income in Argüelles is about €66,935 per year (INE 2023). It ranks 36 of 131 neighborhoods in Madrid, so it is more affluent than the city average.
Where is Argüelles?
Argüelles is a neighborhood in district 9 of Madrid; its approximate center is 40.4281, -3.7176.