Living in Palencia
Palencia is a large municipality in Castilla y León, Spain, home to 77,090 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 1%, #16 of 2,260), single pensioners (top 2%, #31 of 2,098), early retirees (top 3%, #49 of 1,989).
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- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 07 min and sets around 17:50; in late June it sets around 21:57.
How Palencia ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Spain. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on demographics, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In Spain | In Castilla y León | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 58 | #271 of 2,778 | #11 of 168 | Map |
| Low-income household | 41 | #661 of 1,796 | #41 of 90 | Map |
| Low-income family | 51 | #284 of 1,689 | #28 of 67 | Map |
| Single parent | 55 | #192 of 1,254 | #15 of 44 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 71 | #58 of 2,098 | #3 of 94 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 74 | #31 of 2,098 | #3 of 94 | Map |
| Early retiree | 70 | #49 of 1,989 | #3 of 103 | Map |
| Single professional | 47 | #369 of 828 | #16 of 24 | Map |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 66 | #290 of 1,313 | #5 of 60 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 45 | #589 of 1,689 | #25 of 67 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 43 | #1,032 of 2,260 | #54 of 127 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 61 | #429 of 1,313 | #10 of 60 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 72 | #103 of 2,098 | #3 of 94 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 27 | #2,282 of 3,442 | #251 of 295 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 15 | #2,767 of 3,137 | #150 of 241 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 24 | #2,075 of 3,442 | #238 of 295 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 74 | #72 of 3,137 | #2 of 241 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 62 | #834 of 8,132 | #14 of 2248 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #16 of 2,260 | #2 of 127 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 58 | #833 of 2,260 | #29 of 127 | Map |
| Digital native | 31 | #663 of 877 | #18 of 29 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Villamuriel de Cerrato 7 km
- Venta de Baños 10 km
- Cigales 32 km
- Valladolid 44 km
- Zaratán 45 km
- Cistérniga 46 km
- Tudela de Duero 47 km
- Arroyo de la Encomienda 48 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.