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Income inequality rises in León and Granada according to tax data
Recent tax data from the Agencia Tributaria reveals significant income disparities within the Spanish cities of León and Granada.
In León, the Ensanche area recorded the highest average gross income at 46,900 euros. Other high-income areas include Eras de Renueva and the district encompassing the Plaza de Toros. Conversely, the area comprising Pinilla, El Crucero, and La Vega reported the lowest average income at 27,612 euros. The gap between the wealthiest and poorest identified zones in León is approximately 19,288 euros.
In Granada, the Realejo neighborhood has emerged as the wealthiest area with an average income of 47,800 euros, marking a substantial increase from the previous year. This growth has widened the inequality gap in the city, as the poorest area, Norte-Beiro, reported an average income of 20,214 euros. The difference between the richest and poorest neighborhoods in Granada has increased by more than 6,000 euros in just twelve months.