Huelin is a social-services zone (UTS) in district 7 (Carretera de Cádiz) of Málaga, home to around 8,737 residents. On ESmap's open-data scores its strongest dimension is family-friendliness (#12 of 64) and its weakest is peace and green space (#47 of 64).
Official barrios in this area (3): 25 Años de Paz, Alaska, Huelin.
💰 Wealth & status
In socioeconomic terms, Huelin is around the city average for income, with a net household income of about €31,968 per year (INE 2023).
🌳 Calm & green
For peace and green space, Huelin is busier and less green than average; vegetation visible in summer satellite imagery covers about 32,700 m².
🚇 Urban convenience
Huelin is well served by transit and amenities — based on the density of EMT bus stops, municipal facilities and bike-parking places.
👨👩👧 Family-friendly
For families, Huelin is one of the best-equipped areas for raising children; children under 18 make up 14.6% of residents and households average 2.5 people.
Key statistics
Population (2023)
8,737
Net household income (€/yr, 2023)
€31,968
Median year of construction
1965
Buildings built after 2000
14.6%
Dwellings
4,272
Summer vegetation (satellite)
32,700 m²
Mean age
44.5
Residents under 18
14.6%
Residents 65+
21.2%
Spanish-born residents
86.0%
Average household size
2.5
Area
0.34 km²
Registered tourist flats (share of dwellings)
6.0%
Questions & answers
Is Huelin a good area for families?
For family infrastructure — playgrounds, nurseries and primary schools — Huelin ranks 12 of 64 areas in Málaga, so it is one of the best-equipped areas for raising children. Children under 18 make up 14.6% of residents and the average household has 2.5 people.
Is Huelin a quiet, calm area?
For peace and green space Huelin ranks 47 of 64 areas, so it is busier and less green than average. Summer vegetation covers about 32,700 m².
Is Huelin well connected and convenient?
For everyday convenience Huelin ranks 26 of 64 areas, so it is well served by transit and amenities — based on the density of EMT bus stops, municipal facilities and bike-parking places.
Is Huelin an affluent or expensive area?
The net household income in Huelin is about €31,968 per year (INE 2023). It ranks 32 of 64 areas in Málaga, so it is around the city average for income.
Where is Huelin?
Huelin is a social-services zone (UTS) in district 7 (Carretera de Cádiz) of Málaga; its approximate center is 36.7026, -4.4374.