Russafa is a neighborhood in district 2 of Valencia, home to around 23,504 residents. On ESmap's open-data scores, its strongest dimension is urban convenience (#12 of 88) and its weakest is peace and green space (#45 of 88).
💰 Wealth & status
In socioeconomic terms, Russafa is more affluent than the city average, with a net household income of about €44,223 per year (INE 2023).
🌳 Calm & green
For peace and green space, Russafa is about average for noise and greenery; green zones cover about 97,718 m² of the area.
🚇 Urban convenience
Russafa is extremely well served by transit and amenities — a measure of how close bus stops, municipal services and everyday amenities are.
👨👩👧 Family-friendly
For families, Russafa is about average for family infrastructure; children under 18 make up 14.7% of residents and households average 2.3 people.
Key statistics
Population (2023)
23,504
Net household income (€/yr, 2023)
€44,223
Median year of construction
1934
Buildings built after 2000
5.7%
Dwellings
14,526
Green-zone area
97,718 m²
Mean age
44.3
Residents under 18
14.7%
Residents 65+
20.4%
Spanish-born residents
81.9%
Average household size
2.3
Area
0.87 km²
Public-housing units
0
Questions & answers
Is Russafa a good neighborhood for families?
For family infrastructure Russafa ranks 37 of 88 neighborhoods in Valencia, so it is about average for family infrastructure. Children under 18 make up 14.7% of residents and the average household has 2.3 people.
Is Russafa a quiet, calm area?
For peace and green space Russafa ranks 45 of 88 neighborhoods, so it is about average for noise and greenery. Green zones cover about 97,718 m² of the area.
Is Russafa well connected and convenient?
For everyday convenience Russafa ranks 12 of 88 neighborhoods, so it is extremely well served by transit and amenities — based on the density of bus stops, municipal services and amenities.
Is Russafa an affluent or expensive area?
The net household income in Russafa is about €44,223 per year (INE 2023). It ranks 19 of 88 neighborhoods in Valencia, so it is more affluent than the city average.
Where is Russafa?
Russafa is a neighborhood in district 2 of Valencia; its approximate center is 39.4611, -0.3722.