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Palma in Transition: Where Incomes Soar — and Who Still Owns the City

Sant Jaume and El Arenal: Two Very Different Palmas

Sant Jaume and El Arenal highlight Palma’s growing divide in incomes, housing costs and everyday life.

Published: April 21, 2026
Palma in Transition: Where Incomes Soar — and Who Still Owns the City

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What is the difference between Sant Jaume and El Arenal in Palma?

Sant Jaume and El Arenal show two very different sides of Palma’s economy. Sant Jaume has some of the city’s highest household incomes and has seen strong growth, while El Arenal remains much lower on the income scale. The contrast is visible in housing prices, local shops and the overall pace of neighborhood change.

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