Composite profile
Overall score
74/100
Use the Zaragoza profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and country-level context against Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia.
Overall74/100
Affordability76/100
Air quality74/100
Energy72/100
Spain / Southern Europe
Zaragoza, Spain City Intelligence
Zaragoza is a north-eastern Spanish metro on the Madrid-Barcelona corridor, with logistics and services activity used for cross-region Spanish comparison. Zaragoza is a southern europe city of about ~0.95M metro in Spain. On the composite city-intelligence score, Zaragoza sits around the indexed median (74/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~0.95M metro
Image credit: Image: caccamo from Milan, Italy / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
Overall city intelligence
Good74/100
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.
Zaragoza data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 74/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 76/100 | Zaragoza's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 74/100 | Zaragoza'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 | 72/100 | Zaragoza's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 73/100 | Zaragoza's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 73/100 | Zaragoza's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 72/100 | Zaragoza's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 72/100 | 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 safety80/100
Low crime83/100
Personal safety81/100
Night safety74/100
Road safety77/100
Zaragoza ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (80/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life81/100
Healthcare86/100
Education87/100
Green space61/100
Cleanliness86/100
Infrastructure90/100
Mobility73/100
Zaragoza has a very high quality-of-life estimate (81/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, cleanliness and infrastructure.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness80/100
Education87/100
Green space61/100
Overall safety80/100
Zaragoza scores very high for family living (80/100), helped by education access, safety and healthcare.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability80/100
Walkability89/100
Cycling61/100
Infrastructure90/100
Zaragoza is very high for remote workers (80/100), 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 suitability81/100
Healthcare86/100
Cleanliness86/100
Outdoor lifestyle47/100
Zaragoza is very high for retirement (81/100), appealing for healthcare access, affordability, a comfortable climate and a clean environment.
Emergency and public safety in Zaragoza
Local public safety guidance for Zaragoza, 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 Zaragoza, 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 Zaragoza
Healthcare context for Zaragoza, 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 Zaragoza, 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 Zaragoza
Local mobility context for Zaragoza, 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 Zaragoza, 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 Zaragoza. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Zaragoza
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 Zaragoza 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 Zaragoza air-quality module
- Browse the clean-air city collection
Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Zaragoza 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 Zaragoza
Is Zaragoza worth visiting?
Yes — excellent quality of life (81/100), with nearby nature such as Moncayo, Pinares de Venecia.
Is Zaragoza good for families?
Excellent (80/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Zaragoza affordable?
More affordable than average; about €1,270/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Zaragoza?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Zaragoza's main industries?
Mainly tourism, hospitality, manufacturing.
What is the climate in Zaragoza?
A mediterranean climate, averaging about 15.9°C.
Does Zaragoza have universities?
Higher education is strong (72/100).
What is healthcare like in Zaragoza?
Healthcare access is strong (73/100).
Is Zaragoza good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is strong (77/100).
What nature is near Zaragoza?
Within ~170 km: Moncayo, Pinares de Venecia.
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Explore Zaragoza modules
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Cost of Living in Zaragoza
Zaragoza's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Zaragoza
Zaragoza'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 Zaragoza
Zaragoza's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Zaragoza
Zaragoza's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Zaragoza
Zaragoza's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Zaragoza
Zaragoza'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 Zaragoza
Cost of living estimates for Zaragoza — 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 Zaragoza
Climate profile for Zaragoza — Mediterranean climate, annual average 15.9°C, comfort score 88/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Zaragoza
Economy and jobs profile for Zaragoza — tourism economy, economy score 67/100, key industries including tourism, hospitality, manufacturing. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Zaragoza
Education profile for Zaragoza — student city, education score 68/100, 5 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Zaragoza
Healthcare and retirement profile for Zaragoza — regional healthcare center, healthcare score 73/100, retirement score 77/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Visual guide to Zaragoza
Source-attributed visual context for Zaragoza 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 Zaragoza
Weekend trip planning checklist for Zaragoza — 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 Zaragoza
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 Zaragoza
Estimate a monthly budget for Zaragoza 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 Zaragoza
Plan a trip budget for Zaragoza 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 Zaragoza
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Zaragoza. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
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Pamplona, Spain
Same corridor · about 144 km from Zaragoza. Explore Pamplona's city intelligence profile.
Teruel, Spain
Same region · about 146 km from Zaragoza. Explore Teruel's city intelligence profile.
Logroño, Spain
Mountain cluster · about 158 km from Zaragoza. Explore Logroño's city intelligence profile.
Tarragona, Spain
Same corridor · about 188 km from Zaragoza. Explore Tarragona's city intelligence profile.
Pau, France
Cross-border · about 188 km from Zaragoza. Explore Pau's city intelligence profile.
Tarbes, France
Cross-border · about 193 km from Zaragoza. Explore Tarbes's city intelligence profile.
Castellón de la Plana, Spain
Same region · about 198 km from Zaragoza. Explore Castellón de la Plana's city intelligence profile.
Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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Zaragoza FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Zaragoza, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Zaragoza
Is Zaragoza worth visiting?
Zaragoza has a very high quality-of-life estimate (81/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Moncayo, Pinares de Venecia and Reserva Natural de Los Galachos de La Alfranca de Pastriz, La Cartuja y El Burgo de Ebro within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Zaragoza?
Zaragoza has a very high quality-of-life estimate (81/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 81/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Zaragoza?
A single resident of Zaragoza spends roughly €1,270 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near €673. 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 Zaragoza?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Zaragoza is very high for remote workers (80/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Zaragoza?
Zaragoza's labour market is moderate, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, manufacturing and technology. Zaragoza has a tourism-driven economy with strengths in tourism, hospitality and manufacturing.
Is Zaragoza good for digital nomads and remote work?
Zaragoza offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 73/100.
What are the education options in Zaragoza?
Zaragoza is a student-oriented city with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Social Sciences, Economics and Environmental Sciences.
Is Zaragoza a good place to study?
Zaragoza offers a strong student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, relatively affordable living and strong quality of life.
What is healthcare like in Zaragoza?
Zaragoza has a regional healthcare center, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 73/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Zaragoza a good place to retire?
Zaragoza offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 77/100. Residents benefit from walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Zaragoza?
Zaragoza has a mediterranean climate, averaging about 15.9°C annually with roughly 599 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jul.
Is Zaragoza a safe place to live?
Zaragoza ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (80/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.
How easy is it to get around Zaragoza?
Zaragoza indexes a walkability score of 89 and a cycling score of 61 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Zaragoza?
Nature destinations within about 170 km of Zaragoza include Moncayo, Pinares de Venecia and Reserva Natural de Los Galachos de La Alfranca de Pastriz, La Cartuja y El Burgo de Ebro. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.
Is Zaragoza good for families?
Zaragoza scores very high for family living (80/100), helped by education access, safety and healthcare.
What outdoor activities are there around Zaragoza?
Zaragoza rates 47/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 61/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Moncayo, Pinares de Venecia and Reserva Natural de Los Galachos de La Alfranca de Pastriz, La Cartuja y El Burgo de Ebro supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.
Interpretation
Use the Zaragoza profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and country-level context against Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia. Its standout dimensions are cost of living (76/100) and air quality (74/100). The area most worth watching is climate risk (72/100), 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 Zaragoza 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.