Pilar is a neighborhood in district 8 of Madrid, home to around 45,254 residents. On ESmap's open-data scores, its strongest dimension is family-friendliness (#39 of 131) and its weakest is peace and green space (#92 of 131).
💰 Wealth & status
In socioeconomic terms, Pilar is around the city average for income, with a net household income of about €42,563 per year (INE 2023).
🌳 Calm & green
For peace and green space, Pilar is busier and less green than average; green zones cover about 563,668 m² of the area.
🚇 Urban convenience
Pilar is well served by transit and amenities — a measure of how close bus stops, municipal services and everyday amenities are.
👨👩👧 Family-friendly
For families, Pilar is well equipped for family life; children under 18 make up 11.8% of residents and households average 2.3 people.
Key statistics
Population (2023)
45,254
Net household income (€/yr, 2023)
€42,563
Median year of construction
1965
Buildings built after 2000
0.4%
Dwellings
21,786
Green-zone area
563,668 m²
Mean age
48.2
Residents under 18
11.8%
Residents 65+
28.4%
Spanish-born residents
86.1%
Average household size
2.3
Area
1.36 km²
Questions & answers
Is Pilar a good neighborhood for families?
For family infrastructure Pilar ranks 39 of 131 neighborhoods in Madrid, so it is well equipped for family life. Children under 18 make up 11.8% of residents and the average household has 2.3 people.
Is Pilar a quiet, calm area?
For peace and green space Pilar ranks 92 of 131 neighborhoods, so it is busier and less green than average. Green zones cover about 563,668 m² of the area.
Is Pilar well connected and convenient?
For everyday convenience Pilar ranks 49 of 131 neighborhoods, so it is well served by transit and amenities — based on the density of bus stops, municipal services and amenities.
Is Pilar an affluent or expensive area?
The net household income in Pilar is about €42,563 per year (INE 2023). It ranks 73 of 131 neighborhoods in Madrid, so it is around the city average for income.
Where is Pilar?
Pilar is a neighborhood in district 8 of Madrid; its approximate center is 40.4770, -3.7098.