A fragmented panorama
The Maresme region has a complex and diversified reality, where the economic differences between municipalities and even within them are evident. According to a recent report from the Local Development Observatory of the County Council, inequality in the distribution of income is a topic that deserves attention.
Notable differences in family income
The figures speak for themselves: Alella, with an average income of 65,059 euros per home, stands out as the most prosperous municipality, while Pineda de Mar, with only 31,857 euros, reveals an alarming difference of 33,202 euros. This disparity shows that access to resources and opportunities is not the same for all families.
Individual unequal
At the individual level, the situation is repeated: Alella leads the average income per person with 22,937 euros, while Tordera occupies the last place with only 12,697 euros. These figures show that inequality is not only a collective problem, but it directly affects people’s lives.
Geography of inequality: High VS Baix Maresme
The geographical distribution of rents in the Maresme reveals a contrast between Baix and Alt Maresme. The municipalities closest to Barcelona, such as Alella and Teià, enjoy higher incomes, while localities of the Alt Maresme, such as Pineda and Tordera, fight with much lower income, reflecting a significant economic fracture.
Mataró: between richness and inequality
Mataró, the regional capital, is in an intermediate position with an average income per person of 13,681 euros and a home of 37,594 euros. However, its internal reality is a mosaic of inequalities. While some areas enjoy favorable economic conditions, others, such as Cerdanyola and Rocafonda, have obvious signs of vulnerability.
Internal inequality in Mataró
The analysis of the census sections of Mataró reveals an extremely unequal income distribution. The census section 3008, around the Peramàs district, stands out for its homogeneity in the distribution of income, while other areas suffer from low family income and high indicators of precariousness.
Socio -economic segregation: a permanent challenge
Social work experts point out that Mataró exemplifies a model of socioeconomic segregation. The least favored neighborhoods, such as Cerdanyola and Rocafonda, concentrate most of the families with little resources, while the wealthiest areas, such as the Center and the Eixample, enjoy higher access to opportunities and services.
Reflections on Maresme’s future
Mataró is not only a reflection of the inequalities of the Maresme, but it represents a microcosm where two realities coexist: a capital with resources and culture, and a city where many families fight daily for their livelihood. The current situation requires immediate care and effective strategies to address the inequalities that mark the lives of its citizens.
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