La Luz is a social-services zone (UTS) in district 7 (Carretera de Cádiz) of Málaga, home to around 7,850 residents. On ESmap's open-data scores its strongest dimension is family-friendliness (#5 of 64) and its weakest is socioeconomic status (#42 of 64).
Official barrios in this area (2): Barceló, La Luz.
💰 Wealth & status
In socioeconomic terms, La Luz is less affluent than the city average, with a net household income of about €28,389 per year (INE 2023).
🌳 Calm & green
For peace and green space, La Luz is calmer and greener than average; vegetation visible in summer satellite imagery covers about 15,700 m².
🚇 Urban convenience
La Luz is moderately served by transit and amenities — based on the density of EMT bus stops, municipal facilities and bike-parking places.
👨👩👧 Family-friendly
For families, La Luz is one of the best-equipped areas for raising children; children under 18 make up 15.3% of residents and households average 2.6 people.
Key statistics
Population (2023)
7,850
Net household income (€/yr, 2023)
€28,389
Median year of construction
1973
Buildings built after 2000
0.9%
Dwellings
3,385
Summer vegetation (satellite)
15,700 m²
Mean age
45.3
Residents under 18
15.3%
Residents 65+
25.5%
Spanish-born residents
88.2%
Average household size
2.6
Area
0.17 km²
Registered tourist flats (share of dwellings)
0.8%
Questions & answers
Is La Luz a good area for families?
For family infrastructure — playgrounds, nurseries and primary schools — La Luz ranks 5 of 64 areas in Málaga, so it is one of the best-equipped areas for raising children. Children under 18 make up 15.3% of residents and the average household has 2.6 people.
Is La Luz a quiet, calm area?
For peace and green space La Luz ranks 19 of 64 areas, so it is calmer and greener than average. Summer vegetation covers about 15,700 m².
Is La Luz well connected and convenient?
For everyday convenience La Luz ranks 33 of 64 areas, so it is moderately served by transit and amenities — based on the density of EMT bus stops, municipal facilities and bike-parking places.
Is La Luz an affluent or expensive area?
The net household income in La Luz is about €28,389 per year (INE 2023). It ranks 42 of 64 areas in Málaga, so it is less affluent than the city average.
Where is La Luz?
La Luz is a social-services zone (UTS) in district 7 (Carretera de Cádiz) of Málaga; its approximate center is 36.6980, -4.4548.