Composite profile
Overall score
66/100
Use the Leganés profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and country-level metro context alongside Madrid and Toledo.
Overall66/100
Affordability69/100
Air quality65/100
Energy68/100
Spain / Southern Europe
Leganés, Spain City Intelligence
Leganés is a satellite city in the Madrid metropolitan area in central Spain, with services, public-university, and commuter-rail activity inside a continental Mediterranean climate context. Leganés is a southern europe city of about ~0.19M in Spain. On the composite city-intelligence score, Leganés sits below the indexed median, with practical gaps to close (66/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~0.19M
Image credit: Image: FDV / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Overall city intelligence
Mixed66/100
Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.
Data confidence
Directional
Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.
Verified utility layers
See country hub
Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.
Leganés data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 69/100 | Leganés's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 65/100 | Leganés's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated. |
| Energy | 68/100 | Leganés's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 65/100 | Leganés's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 67/100 | Leganés's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 64/100 | Leganés's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 64/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety79/100
Low crime81/100
Personal safety81/100
Night safety76/100
Road safety77/100
Leganés is estimated to be a generally safe city (79/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life85/100
Healthcare86/100
Education84/100
Green space94/100
Cleanliness84/100
Infrastructure87/100
Mobility68/100
Leganés has a very high quality-of-life estimate (85/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness83/100
Education84/100
Green space94/100
Overall safety79/100
Leganés scores very high for family living (83/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability77/100
Walkability82/100
Cycling54/100
Infrastructure87/100
Leganés is high for remote workers (77/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability83/100
Healthcare86/100
Cleanliness84/100
Outdoor lifestyle68/100
Leganés is very high for retirement (83/100), appealing for healthcare access, affordability, a comfortable climate and a clean environment.
Emergency and public safety in Leganés
Local public safety guidance for Leganés, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| European emergency | 11224/7 | 112 reaches police, fire, and ambulance dispatch across the European Union from any phone, free of charge. |
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Leganés, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Spain emergency profile.
Public safety sources
Each emergency contact above is attributed to an official emergency service or government publisher. Confirm current numbers directly with these sources.
- European Commission: 112 — The European emergency number
Used as the primary attribution for the EU-wide 112 universal emergency number on European country profiles.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Leganés
Healthcare context for Leganés, with national-level information from Spain where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Leganés, see the Spain healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Leganés
Local mobility context for Leganés, with national-level context from Spain where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Leganés, see the Spain transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Leganés. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Leganés
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Leganés will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
- Scoring methodology — how indicators across the platform are constructed.
- Data sources registry — the official sources cited by verified datasets.
- Open the Leganés air-quality module
- Browse the clean-air city collection
Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Leganés drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Leganés
Is Leganés worth visiting?
Yes — excellent quality of life (85/100), with nearby nature such as Cuenca Alta del Manzanares Regional Park, Guadarrama National Park.
Is Leganés good for families?
Excellent (83/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Leganés affordable?
More affordable than average; about €1,270/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Leganés?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Leganés's main industries?
Mainly tourism, hospitality, manufacturing.
What is the climate in Leganés?
A mediterranean climate, averaging about 16.6°C.
Does Leganés have universities?
Higher education is strong (67/100).
What is healthcare like in Leganés?
Healthcare access is strong (69/100).
Is Leganés good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is strong (77/100).
What nature is near Leganés?
Within ~170 km: Cuenca Alta del Manzanares Regional Park, Guadarrama National Park.
Explore Leganés modules
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Cost of Living in Leganés
Leganés's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Leganés
Leganés's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy in Leganés
Leganés's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Leganés
Leganés's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Leganés
Leganés's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Leganés
Leganés's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Leganés
Cost of living estimates for Leganés — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Leganés
Climate profile for Leganés — Mediterranean climate, annual average 16.6°C, comfort score 94/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Leganés
Economy and jobs profile for Leganés — tourism economy, economy score 64/100, key industries including tourism, hospitality, manufacturing. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Leganés
Education profile for Leganés — regional education center, education score 63/100, 4 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Leganés
Healthcare and retirement profile for Leganés — healthcare access city, healthcare score 69/100, retirement score 77/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Visual guide to Leganés
Source-attributed visual context for Leganés using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.
Weekend trip planning guide for Leganés
Weekend trip planning checklist for Leganés — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.
Nearby weekend places from Leganés
Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.
Estimate a monthly budget for Leganés
Estimate a monthly budget for Leganés using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.
Plan a trip budget for Leganés
Plan a trip budget for Leganés using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.
Nearby cities from Leganés
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Leganés. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
Getafe, Spain
Same region · about 5 km from Leganés. Explore Getafe's city intelligence profile.
Fuenlabrada, Spain
Same region · about 6 km from Leganés. Explore Fuenlabrada's city intelligence profile.
Alcorcón, Spain
Same region · about 6 km from Leganés. Explore Alcorcón's city intelligence profile.
Móstoles, Spain
Same region · about 9 km from Leganés. Explore Móstoles's city intelligence profile.
Madrid, Spain
Same region · about 11 km from Leganés. Explore Madrid's city intelligence profile.
Alcalá de Henares, Spain
Same region · about 38 km from Leganés. Explore Alcalá de Henares's city intelligence profile.
Toledo, Spain
Mountain cluster · about 56 km from Leganés. Explore Toledo's city intelligence profile.
Segovia, Spain
Same region · about 75 km from Leganés. Explore Segovia's city intelligence profile.
Valladolid, Spain
Same region · about 168 km from Leganés. Explore Valladolid's city intelligence profile.
Salamanca, Spain
Same corridor · about 175 km from Leganés. Explore Salamanca's city intelligence profile.
Related collections
Regional discovery collections that include Leganés — named natural regions grouping nearby nature, parks, lakes, coasts, and mountains for local-first day and weekend planning.
Spain National Parks
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Weekend Escapes near Madrid
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Themed collections
Theme-first discovery collections that include Leganés — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.
Spain Cycling Friendly Areas
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Leganés FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Leganés, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Leganés
Is Leganés worth visiting?
Leganés has a very high quality-of-life estimate (85/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Cuenca Alta del Manzanares Regional Park, Guadarrama National Park and Monte de El Pardo within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Leganés?
Leganés has a very high quality-of-life estimate (85/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 85/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Leganés?
A single resident of Leganés spends roughly €1,270 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near €672. Overall the city is more affordable than average for Spain. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Leganés?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Leganés is high for remote workers (77/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Leganés?
Leganés's labour market is moderate, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, manufacturing and technology. Leganés has a tourism-driven economy with strengths in tourism, hospitality and manufacturing.
Is Leganés good for digital nomads and remote work?
Leganés offers solid infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 71/100.
What are the education options in Leganés?
Leganés is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Social Sciences, Healthcare and Business.
Is Leganés a good place to study?
Leganés offers a strong student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, relatively affordable living and strong quality of life.
What is healthcare like in Leganés?
Leganés has solid baseline healthcare access, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 69/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Leganés a good place to retire?
Leganés offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 77/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space, walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Leganés?
Leganés has a mediterranean climate, averaging about 16.6°C annually with roughly 599 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jul.
Is Leganés a safe place to live?
Leganés is estimated to be a generally safe city (79/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.
How easy is it to get around Leganés?
Leganés indexes a walkability score of 82 and a cycling score of 54 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Leganés?
Nature destinations within about 170 km of Leganés include Cuenca Alta del Manzanares Regional Park, Guadarrama National Park and Monte de El Pardo. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.
Is Leganés good for families?
Leganés scores very high for family living (83/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.
What outdoor activities are there around Leganés?
Leganés rates 68/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 94/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Cuenca Alta del Manzanares Regional Park, Guadarrama National Park and Monte de El Pardo supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.
Interpretation
Use the Leganés profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and country-level metro context alongside Madrid and Toledo. Its standout dimensions are cost of living (69/100) and energy (68/100). The area most worth watching is climate risk (64/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.
Country context is available on the Spain country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Leganés appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- European Environment Agency: Air Quality Status Report
Used where European city comparisons need monitored air-quality context.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.