Sol is a neighborhood in district 1 of Madrid, home to around 6,972 residents. On ESmap's open-data scores, its strongest dimension is urban convenience (#2 of 131) and its weakest is family-friendliness (#131 of 131).
💰 Wealth & status
In socioeconomic terms, Sol is less affluent than the city average, with a net household income of about €42,804 per year (INE 2023).
🌳 Calm & green
For peace and green space, Sol is one of the calmest, greenest parts of the city; green zones cover about 15,068 m² of the area.
🚇 Urban convenience
Sol is extremely well served by transit and amenities — a measure of how close bus stops, municipal services and everyday amenities are.
👨👩👧 Family-friendly
For families, Sol is among the least equipped for family life; children under 18 make up 7.0% of residents and households average 2.0 people.
Key statistics
Population (2023)
6,972
Net household income (€/yr, 2023)
€42,804
Median year of construction
1900
Buildings built after 2000
2.4%
Dwellings
4,717
Green-zone area
15,068 m²
Mean age
43.3
Residents under 18
7.0%
Residents 65+
15.9%
Spanish-born residents
66.1%
Average household size
2.0
Area
0.44 km²
Questions & answers
Is Sol a good neighborhood for families?
For family infrastructure Sol ranks 131 of 131 neighborhoods in Madrid, so it is among the least equipped for family life. Children under 18 make up 7.0% of residents and the average household has 2.0 people.
Is Sol a quiet, calm area?
For peace and green space Sol ranks 25 of 131 neighborhoods, so it is one of the calmest, greenest parts of the city. Green zones cover about 15,068 m² of the area.
Is Sol well connected and convenient?
For everyday convenience Sol ranks 2 of 131 neighborhoods, so it is extremely well served by transit and amenities — based on the density of bus stops, municipal services and amenities.
Is Sol an affluent or expensive area?
The net household income in Sol is about €42,804 per year (INE 2023). It ranks 85 of 131 neighborhoods in Madrid, so it is less affluent than the city average.
Where is Sol?
Sol is a neighborhood in district 1 of Madrid; its approximate center is 40.4169, -3.7045.