Penya-Roja is a neighborhood in district 12 of Valencia, home to around 13,546 residents. On ESmap's open-data scores, its strongest dimension is socioeconomic status (#5 of 88) and its weakest is urban convenience (#52 of 88).
💰 Wealth & status
In socioeconomic terms, Penya-Roja is among the most affluent in the city, with a net household income of about €64,774 per year (INE 2023).
🌳 Calm & green
For peace and green space, Penya-Roja is one of the calmest, greenest parts of the city; green zones cover about 249,709 m² of the area.
🚇 Urban convenience
Penya-Roja is moderately served by transit and amenities — a measure of how close bus stops, municipal services and everyday amenities are.
👨👩👧 Family-friendly
For families, Penya-Roja is about average for family infrastructure; children under 18 make up 22.2% of residents and households average 2.8 people.
Key statistics
Population (2023)
13,546
Net household income (€/yr, 2023)
€64,774
Median year of construction
2001
Buildings built after 2000
68.1%
Dwellings
6,121
Green-zone area
249,709 m²
Mean age
39.8
Residents under 18
22.2%
Residents 65+
13.8%
Spanish-born residents
81.9%
Average household size
2.8
Area
0.90 km²
Public-housing units
0
Questions & answers
Is Penya-Roja a good neighborhood for families?
For family infrastructure Penya-Roja ranks 48 of 88 neighborhoods in Valencia, so it is about average for family infrastructure. Children under 18 make up 22.2% of residents and the average household has 2.8 people.
Is Penya-Roja a quiet, calm area?
For peace and green space Penya-Roja ranks 9 of 88 neighborhoods, so it is one of the calmest, greenest parts of the city. Green zones cover about 249,709 m² of the area.
Is Penya-Roja well connected and convenient?
For everyday convenience Penya-Roja ranks 52 of 88 neighborhoods, so it is moderately served by transit and amenities — based on the density of bus stops, municipal services and amenities.
Is Penya-Roja an affluent or expensive area?
The net household income in Penya-Roja is about €64,774 per year (INE 2023). It ranks 5 of 88 neighborhoods in Valencia, so it is among the most affluent in the city.
Where is Penya-Roja?
Penya-Roja is a neighborhood in district 12 of Valencia; its approximate center is 39.4599, -0.3503.