Ciudad Universitaria is a neighborhood in district 9 of Madrid, home to around 15,899 residents. On ESmap's open-data scores, its strongest dimension is socioeconomic status (#13 of 131) and its weakest is family-friendliness (#123 of 131).
💰 Wealth & status
In socioeconomic terms, Ciudad Universitaria is among the most affluent in the city, with a net household income of about €78,778 per year (INE 2023).
🌳 Calm & green
For peace and green space, Ciudad Universitaria is one of the calmest, greenest parts of the city; green zones cover about 10,931,001 m² of the area.
🚇 Urban convenience
Ciudad Universitaria is poorly served by transit and amenities — a measure of how close bus stops, municipal services and everyday amenities are.
👨👩👧 Family-friendly
For families, Ciudad Universitaria is among the least equipped for family life; children under 18 make up 15.0% of residents and households average 2.5 people.
Key statistics
Population (2023)
15,899
Net household income (€/yr, 2023)
€78,778
Median year of construction
1970
Buildings built after 2000
22.9%
Dwellings
7,567
Green-zone area
10,931,001 m²
Mean age
45.5
Residents under 18
15.0%
Residents 65+
25.6%
Spanish-born residents
90.9%
Average household size
2.5
Area
14.20 km²
Questions & answers
Is Ciudad Universitaria a good neighborhood for families?
For family infrastructure Ciudad Universitaria ranks 123 of 131 neighborhoods in Madrid, so it is among the least equipped for family life. Children under 18 make up 15.0% of residents and the average household has 2.5 people.
Is Ciudad Universitaria a quiet, calm area?
For peace and green space Ciudad Universitaria ranks 26 of 131 neighborhoods, so it is one of the calmest, greenest parts of the city. Green zones cover about 10,931,001 m² of the area.
Is Ciudad Universitaria well connected and convenient?
For everyday convenience Ciudad Universitaria ranks 118 of 131 neighborhoods, so it is poorly served by transit and amenities — based on the density of bus stops, municipal services and amenities.
Is Ciudad Universitaria an affluent or expensive area?
The net household income in Ciudad Universitaria is about €78,778 per year (INE 2023). It ranks 13 of 131 neighborhoods in Madrid, so it is among the most affluent in the city.
Where is Ciudad Universitaria?
Ciudad Universitaria is a neighborhood in district 9 of Madrid; its approximate center is 40.4570, -3.7360.