Canillejas is a neighborhood in district 20 of Madrid, home to around 29,153 residents. On ESmap's open-data scores, its strongest dimension is peace and green space (#44 of 131) and its weakest is socioeconomic status (#94 of 131).
💰 Wealth & status
In socioeconomic terms, Canillejas is less affluent than the city average, with a net household income of about €39,596 per year (INE 2023).
🌳 Calm & green
For peace and green space, Canillejas is calmer and greener than average; green zones cover about 602,341 m² of the area.
🚇 Urban convenience
Canillejas is moderately served by transit and amenities — a measure of how close bus stops, municipal services and everyday amenities are.
👨👩👧 Family-friendly
For families, Canillejas is well equipped for family life; children under 18 make up 14.0% of residents and households average 2.6 people.
Key statistics
Population (2023)
29,153
Net household income (€/yr, 2023)
€39,596
Median year of construction
1973
Buildings built after 2000
11.4%
Dwellings
12,571
Green-zone area
602,341 m²
Mean age
45.4
Residents under 18
14.0%
Residents 65+
23.4%
Spanish-born residents
80.0%
Average household size
2.6
Area
1.59 km²
Questions & answers
Is Canillejas a good neighborhood for families?
For family infrastructure Canillejas ranks 52 of 131 neighborhoods in Madrid, so it is well equipped for family life. Children under 18 make up 14.0% of residents and the average household has 2.6 people.
Is Canillejas a quiet, calm area?
For peace and green space Canillejas ranks 44 of 131 neighborhoods, so it is calmer and greener than average. Green zones cover about 602,341 m² of the area.
Is Canillejas well connected and convenient?
For everyday convenience Canillejas ranks 78 of 131 neighborhoods, so it is moderately served by transit and amenities — based on the density of bus stops, municipal services and amenities.
Is Canillejas an affluent or expensive area?
The net household income in Canillejas is about €39,596 per year (INE 2023). It ranks 94 of 131 neighborhoods in Madrid, so it is less affluent than the city average.
Where is Canillejas?
Canillejas is a neighborhood in district 20 of Madrid; its approximate center is 40.4428, -3.6099.