According to the Quality of Life Survey in Alcobendas 2024, 95.7% of Alcobendas residents are satisfied with living in their city, giving it an average satisfaction rating of 8.3 out of 10.
In general terms, the survey results reflect that Alcobendas is a city that notably meets the expectations of its residents, maintaining a high level of satisfaction and well-being, surpassing most Spanish and European cities.
Compared to 11 Spanish cities of similar size, our city ranks first in key aspects of quality of life. 92.8% of respondents are satisfied with sports facilities; 89.2% with green areas; 85.7% with public transportation; 85% with leisure and culture; 73.2% with cleaning services, and 50% with ease of finding work. Alcobendas also ranks above the European average in most analyzed indicators.
Most Valued Aspects
Among the most valued aspects by Alcobendas residents, security stands out with a rating of 7.8 out of 10, followed by cultural and leisure opportunities (7.5), habitability (7.4), attention to people and education (7.3), and health and healthcare services (7.2).
Regarding the overall perception of the city, respondents rate its location at 8.7, while external recognition of Alcobendas receives a 7.9. The assessment of people and social environment reaches 7.6.
Alcobendas, the Most Valued Administration
Residents rate the management of the municipal government higher than other administrations with a score of 6.4 out of 10. This is followed by the management of the regional government of the Community of Madrid, which receives a 6, while the assessment of the national government is the most critical of all, with a 4, marking a notable half-point decrease from the previous data.
These results reflect greater confidence from residents in the responsiveness and proximity of the City Council compared to other administrations.
The survey also reveals that security is highly valued by Alcobendas residents, with an overall rating of 7.8, solidifying its importance as a key factor for quality of life in the city. Citizens particularly highlight security in their own homes, scoring 8.4, followed by the perception of security in the neighborhood during the day (8.3) and in crowded indoor spaces (8). Security in the neighborhood at night receives a rating of 7.2.
Additionally, 95% of respondents state that they have not experienced any theft, robbery, or assault, reflecting a safe environment in the city. This data supports the positive perception that citizens have regarding security in Alcobendas.
In this regard, the Alcobendas City Council has implemented various initiatives to enhance security in the city, such as installing surveillance cameras, increasing the Local Police force, implementing special security plans, intensifying foot patrols, introducing new vehicles, and controlling access in residential areas. These measures aim to consolidate and improve the already high levels of security that residents perceive and value positively.
Neighborhood Coexistence
The Quality of Life Survey in Alcobendas 2024 also shows great satisfaction with neighborhood coexistence, highlighted with a rating of 7.4 out of 10, followed by the existence of citizen associations (7.1). In Alcobendas, 15.7% of the population actively participates in an association.
The most active group in the associative world continues to be people aged 65 or older, with a 17.8% association rate.
Urban Environment and Cleanliness
Alcobendas residents rate the urban environment of their city with a score of 7.2 overall, showing high satisfaction with their environmental surroundings, especially highlighting green spaces and urban forest areas, with average ratings of 7.8 and 7.7, respectively. At the same satisfactory level, they also rate air quality, reaching its highest historical rating: 7.
Regarding cleaning services, respondents’ perception has improved. 73.2% of them express satisfaction with cleanliness, a figure much higher than in other major cities like Madrid (39.5%), Malaga (46.3%), or Barcelona (54.7%).
Healthcare Services
Residents’ confidence in emergency healthcare services is notable. Alcobendas residents rate the response of these services at 7.1. It is reasonable to infer that the implementation of Semura and its rapid response in critical situations significantly influences trust in emergency services and the perception of quality of life in the city.
At the same satisfaction level, Alcobendas residents rate hospital care in our city.
A City of Opportunities
Citizens perceive Alcobendas as a city of personal, work, and business opportunities.
50% of respondents declare satisfaction with the ease of finding work, a figure that doubles that of major cities like Madrid or Barcelona.
Regarding the business potential offered by the city, the best-rated element is the geographic location, with an optimal satisfaction level of 8.4 points, followed by communication networks, which achieve an average of 8.1.
The city’s logistical infrastructure, reaching its highest historical rating to date, scores a 7.5.
Housing
Aligned with the existing national concern, respondents express concerns about various aspects related to housing, such as low supply, purchase price (3.5), or rental price (3.3).
In this regard, the municipal government is executing an ambitious plan that anticipates 10,000 new homes in ten years. Currently, there are seven active urban development projects, and nearly 900 public housing units will be delivered by 2027.
In addition to the recently raffled homes in the Avenida de España promotion, the Municipal Housing Company (Emvialsa) is promoting three other public housing developments for rent on Dr. Ángel Olivares, Marqués de la Valdavia, and Diego Salmerón streets.
Furthermore, over 700 homes will be built on two municipal plots that the City Council has transferred to the Community of Madrid for the Young Solution Vive Plan. In the urban development of Los Carriles-Valgrande, 8,600 homes will be constructed, with over half of them being publicly protected.
The fieldwork for the Quality of Life Survey in Alcobendas 2024 was conducted between October 20 and November 15, 2024.
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