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CENTURY 21 Spain has released the II Youth and Housing Report for Barcelona, a study that highlights the critical situation faced by young people aged 18 to 40 in this city. One of the most concerning findings of the report is that one in four young people has not been able to become independent, despite more than half aspiring to do so in the next two years.
The report identifies four key factors contributing to this issue in the real estate market. The price of housing is the main obstacle according to 48% of respondents. Additionally, more than one in ten young people earn less than 800 euros per month, and almost 25% have incomes ranging from 1,200 to 1,500 euros monthly. Another important point is the preference for a mortgage or shared rental, with 46% opting to live with their partner. Finally, the perception that the path to independence is distant is reflected in the fact that one in three young people estimates they will need between five and ten years to save enough.
The report also shows the existing tension in the market, evidenced by the average rent in Barcelona, which exceeded 1,250 euros per month in July 2025, representing a 7% increase from the previous year. In contrast, the average salary for young people under 30 in Catalonia is approximately 18,900 euros gross annually, complicating access to housing.
Despite 42% of young people dreaming of living alone, many consider this option unrealistic and choose to share housing with their partner. The majority prioritize location with good transport connections and proximity to essential services. However, the high cost of housing forces them to reconsider their expectations; in fact, four out of ten would be willing to move outside the city center, give up certain trips, and even consider relocating to other cities to achieve independence.
The report also highlights the lack of institutional support, with 31% of respondents believing that public assistance is insufficient and 29% stating that it “never arrives.” More than half of young people would prefer a reduction in housing prices rather than a salary increase, underscoring the urgent need for measures to reduce housing costs in the city.
Ricardo Sousa, CEO of CENTURY 21 Spain, states that “the young people of Barcelona do not lack aspirations; they lack the conditions to make them a reality.” The situation is considered structural, with a third of young people anticipating needing between five and ten years to save enough, delaying important personal projects. CENTURY 21 reaffirms its commitment to providing appropriate data and solutions, insisting that only through collaboration between the private sector and government can access to dignified and sustainable housing for the new generations be facilitated.
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