Atalaya is a neighborhood in district 15 of Madrid, home to around 1,536 residents. On ESmap's open-data scores, its strongest dimension is socioeconomic status (#11 of 131) and its weakest is peace and green space (#130 of 131).
💰 Wealth & status
In socioeconomic terms, Atalaya is among the most affluent in the city, with a net household income of about €86,277 per year (INE 2023).
🌳 Calm & green
For peace and green space, Atalaya is among the noisiest, least green areas; green zones cover about 146,340 m² of the area.
🚇 Urban convenience
Atalaya is poorly served by transit and amenities — a measure of how close bus stops, municipal services and everyday amenities are.
👨👩👧 Family-friendly
For families, Atalaya is among the least equipped for family life; children under 18 make up 17.5% of residents and households average 2.5 people.
Key statistics
Population (2023)
1,536
Net household income (€/yr, 2023)
€86,277
Median year of construction
1979
Buildings built after 2000
9.3%
Dwellings
764
Green-zone area
146,340 m²
Mean age
44.0
Residents under 18
17.5%
Residents 65+
21.0%
Spanish-born residents
88.2%
Average household size
2.5
Area
0.25 km²
Questions & answers
Is Atalaya a good neighborhood for families?
For family infrastructure Atalaya ranks 106 of 131 neighborhoods in Madrid, so it is among the least equipped for family life. Children under 18 make up 17.5% of residents and the average household has 2.5 people.
Is Atalaya a quiet, calm area?
For peace and green space Atalaya ranks 130 of 131 neighborhoods, so it is among the noisiest, least green areas. Green zones cover about 146,340 m² of the area.
Is Atalaya well connected and convenient?
For everyday convenience Atalaya ranks 110 of 131 neighborhoods, so it is poorly served by transit and amenities — based on the density of bus stops, municipal services and amenities.
Is Atalaya an affluent or expensive area?
The net household income in Atalaya is about €86,277 per year (INE 2023). It ranks 11 of 131 neighborhoods in Madrid, so it is among the most affluent in the city.
Where is Atalaya?
Atalaya is a neighborhood in district 15 of Madrid; its approximate center is 40.4637, -3.6646.