Living in Lorca
Lorca is a large municipality in Región de Murcia, Spain, home to 96,238 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 36%, #812 of 2,260), retired couples (top 44%, #905 of 2,098), single pensioners (top 46%, #956 of 2,098).
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- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 33 min and sets around 17:52; in late June it sets around 21:32.
How Lorca 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 Región de Murcia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 15 | #2,644 of 2,778 | #39 of 43 | Map |
| Low-income household | 19 | #1,557 of 1,796 | #39 of 39 | Map |
| Low-income family | 17 | #1,573 of 1,689 | #37 of 39 | Map |
| Single parent | 18 | #1,176 of 1,254 | #36 of 37 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 59 | #905 of 2,098 | #18 of 40 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 54 | #956 of 2,098 | #9 of 40 | Map |
| Early retiree | 57 | #1,048 of 1,989 | #17 of 39 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 56 | #810 of 1,313 | #33 of 37 | 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 campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 16 | #1,627 of 1,689 | #39 of 39 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 31 | #1,468 of 2,260 | #38 of 40 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 40 | #955 of 1,313 | #20 of 37 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 51 | #1,073 of 2,098 | #10 of 40 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 31 | #1,859 of 3,442 | #18 of 44 | 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 | 33 | #1,815 of 3,137 | #20 of 43 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 19 | #2,300 of 3,442 | #37 of 44 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 52 | #1,959 of 3,137 | #26 of 43 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 51 | #1,820 of 8,132 | #29 of 45 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 61 | #812 of 2,260 | #6 of 40 | Map |
| Coastal living | 56 | #1,033 of 1,174 | #10 of 18 | Map |
| Business owner | 30 | #1,680 of 2,260 | #30 of 40 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Puerto Lumbreras 16 km
- Totana 20 km
- Pulpí 30 km
- Alhama de Murcia 31 km
- Águilas 31 km
- Vélez-Rubio 33 km
- Mazarrón 37 km
- Huércal-Overa 38 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.