Vista Franca is a social-services zone (UTS) in district 7 (Carretera de Cádiz) of Málaga, home to around 8,046 residents. On ESmap's open-data scores its strongest dimension is family-friendliness (#4 of 64) and its weakest is peace and green space (#55 of 64).
Official barrios in this area (2): Ardira, Vistafranca.
💰 Wealth & status
In socioeconomic terms, Vista Franca is less affluent than the city average, with a net household income of about €28,442 per year (INE 2023).
🌳 Calm & green
For peace and green space, Vista Franca is among the noisiest, least green areas; vegetation visible in summer satellite imagery covers about 14,300 m².
🚇 Urban convenience
Vista Franca is below average for transit and amenities — based on the density of EMT bus stops, municipal facilities and bike-parking places.
👨👩👧 Family-friendly
For families, Vista Franca 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)
8,046
Net household income (€/yr, 2023)
€28,442
Median year of construction
1976
Buildings built after 2000
5.7%
Dwellings
3,483
Summer vegetation (satellite)
14,300 m²
Mean age
45.1
Residents under 18
15.3%
Residents 65+
24.9%
Spanish-born residents
90.0%
Average household size
2.6
Area
0.16 km²
Registered tourist flats (share of dwellings)
1.0%
Questions & answers
Is Vista Franca a good area for families?
For family infrastructure — playgrounds, nurseries and primary schools — Vista Franca ranks 4 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 Vista Franca a quiet, calm area?
For peace and green space Vista Franca ranks 55 of 64 areas, so it is among the noisiest, least green areas. Summer vegetation covers about 14,300 m².
Is Vista Franca well connected and convenient?
For everyday convenience Vista Franca ranks 41 of 64 areas, so it is below average for transit and amenities — based on the density of EMT bus stops, municipal facilities and bike-parking places.
Is Vista Franca an affluent or expensive area?
The net household income in Vista Franca is about €28,442 per year (INE 2023). It ranks 40 of 64 areas in Málaga, so it is less affluent than the city average.
Where is Vista Franca?
Vista Franca is a social-services zone (UTS) in district 7 (Carretera de Cádiz) of Málaga; its approximate center is 36.6986, -4.4524.