Castilla is a neighborhood in district 5 of Madrid, home to around 17,093 residents. On ESmap's open-data scores, its strongest dimension is socioeconomic status (#18 of 131) and its weakest is family-friendliness (#104 of 131).
💰 Wealth & status
In socioeconomic terms, Castilla is among the most affluent in the city, with a net household income of about €73,047 per year (INE 2023).
🌳 Calm & green
For peace and green space, Castilla is busier and less green than average; green zones cover about 712,024 m² of the area.
🚇 Urban convenience
Castilla is well served by transit and amenities — a measure of how close bus stops, municipal services and everyday amenities are.
👨👩👧 Family-friendly
For families, Castilla is below average for family infrastructure; children under 18 make up 15.2% of residents and households average 2.6 people.
Key statistics
Population (2023)
17,093
Net household income (€/yr, 2023)
€73,047
Median year of construction
1965
Buildings built after 2000
7.0%
Dwellings
8,059
Green-zone area
712,024 m²
Mean age
44.0
Residents under 18
15.2%
Residents 65+
22.6%
Spanish-born residents
88.0%
Average household size
2.6
Area
2.15 km²
Questions & answers
Is Castilla a good neighborhood for families?
For family infrastructure Castilla ranks 104 of 131 neighborhoods in Madrid, so it is below average for family infrastructure. Children under 18 make up 15.2% of residents and the average household has 2.6 people.
Is Castilla a quiet, calm area?
For peace and green space Castilla ranks 90 of 131 neighborhoods, so it is busier and less green than average. Green zones cover about 712,024 m² of the area.
Is Castilla well connected and convenient?
For everyday convenience Castilla ranks 52 of 131 neighborhoods, so it is well served by transit and amenities — based on the density of bus stops, municipal services and amenities.
Is Castilla an affluent or expensive area?
The net household income in Castilla is about €73,047 per year (INE 2023). It ranks 18 of 131 neighborhoods in Madrid, so it is among the most affluent in the city.
Where is Castilla?
Castilla is a neighborhood in district 5 of Madrid; its approximate center is 40.4747, -3.6805.