Is Bilbao safe to live in?
Bizkaia · País Vasco
BB Index
Average
Bilbao scores 43.8/100 (Average) on the Buen Barrio safety index. Here is what the official Spanish data says about crime, cost of living and demographics before you decide to move.
Population
350,975
Foreign nationals
12.3%
Crime
67.7/1k
BB Index
43.8
Crime in Bilbao
Safer than 11% of Spanish municipalities with data
Bilbao records 67.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, above the national average of 55.8.
Cost of living in Bilbao
In Bilbao, the average home price is €3,378/m² and the median rent is around €800/month.
Who lives in Bilbao
12.3% of the 350,975 residents of Bilbao are foreign nationals, according to the latest municipal register.
Frequently asked questions about Bilbao
Is Bilbao safe to live in?
Bilbao scores 43.8/100 (Average) on the Buen Barrio safety index. It is safer than 11% of Spanish municipalities with crime data, with a rate of 67.7 offences per 1,000 residents.
What is the crime rate in Bilbao?
Bilbao records 67.7 offences per 1,000 residents per year. This is above the national average of 55.8 per 1,000 residents.
What percentage of Bilbao's population has foreign nationality?
12.3% of the 350,975 residents of Bilbao are foreign nationals, according to the latest municipal register.
How much does it cost to live in Bilbao?
In Bilbao, the average home price is €3,378/m² and the median rent is around €800/month.