Benicalap is a neighborhood in district 16 of Valencia, home to around 43,382 residents. On ESmap's open-data scores, its strongest dimension is family-friendliness (#30 of 88) and its weakest is urban convenience (#55 of 88).
💰 Wealth & status
In socioeconomic terms, Benicalap is around the city average for income, with a net household income of about €36,292 per year (INE 2023).
🌳 Calm & green
For peace and green space, Benicalap is about average for noise and greenery; green zones cover about 155,438 m² of the area.
🚇 Urban convenience
Benicalap is below average for transit and amenities — a measure of how close bus stops, municipal services and everyday amenities are.
👨👩👧 Family-friendly
For families, Benicalap is well equipped for family life; children under 18 make up 16.8% of residents and households average 2.6 people.
Key statistics
Population (2023)
43,382
Net household income (€/yr, 2023)
€36,292
Median year of construction
1969
Buildings built after 2000
16.1%
Dwellings
19,678
Green-zone area
155,438 m²
Mean age
42.6
Residents under 18
16.8%
Residents 65+
18.3%
Spanish-born residents
82.5%
Average household size
2.6
Area
1.71 km²
Public-housing units
812
Questions & answers
Is Benicalap a good neighborhood for families?
For family infrastructure Benicalap ranks 30 of 88 neighborhoods in Valencia, so it is well equipped for family life. Children under 18 make up 16.8% of residents and the average household has 2.6 people.
Is Benicalap a quiet, calm area?
For peace and green space Benicalap ranks 52 of 88 neighborhoods, so it is about average for noise and greenery. Green zones cover about 155,438 m² of the area.
Is Benicalap well connected and convenient?
For everyday convenience Benicalap ranks 55 of 88 neighborhoods, so it is below average for transit and amenities — based on the density of bus stops, municipal services and amenities.
Is Benicalap an affluent or expensive area?
The net household income in Benicalap is about €36,292 per year (INE 2023). It ranks 45 of 88 neighborhoods in Valencia, so it is around the city average for income.
Where is Benicalap?
Benicalap is a neighborhood in district 16 of Valencia; its approximate center is 39.4923, -0.3919.