Living in Caucaia
Caucaia is a city in Ceará, Brazil, home to 355,679 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income households (top 1%, #1 of 2,321), movers on a budget (top 1%, #1 of 2,321), first-time home buyers (top 1%, #1 of 1,704).
Residents355,679
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport14 km (Pinto Martins International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km3,315,600 people
Sea coast6 km
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 80 m
Main railway line1.8 km
Distance to Brasília1,679 km
Within 10 km355,679 people
Greater areaGreater Fortaleza, 8 km out
Winter daylight12 h 20 min, sunset 21:43
See Caucaia on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Caucaia
- The South Atlantic Ocean is 6 km away.
- It is part of Greater Fortaleza, 8 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 20 min and sets around 21:43; in late June it sets around 22:34.
How Caucaia ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Brazil. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In Brazil | In Ceará | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 68 | #13 of 1,704 | #2 of 105 | Map |
| Low-income household | 83 | #1 of 2,321 | #1 of 131 | Map |
| Low-income family | 70 | #6 of 1,704 | #1 of 105 | Map |
| Single parent | 72 | #5 of 1,704 | #1 of 105 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 83 | #11 of 1,704 | #1 of 105 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 84 | #47 of 1,704 | #2 of 105 | Map |
| Early retiree | 72 | #64 of 2,321 | #1 of 131 | Map |
| Single professional | 86 | #35 of 1,100 | #2 of 39 | Map |
| Young professional | 87 | #39 of 994 | #2 of 30 | Map |
| DINKS | 88 | #39 of 883 | #2 of 25 | Map |
| Remote worker | 84 | #16 of 2,321 | #1 of 131 | Map |
| Commuter | 93 | #4 of 1,028 | #1 of 33 | Map |
| Car-free household | 86 | #106 of 832 | #2 of 23 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #319 of 449 | #5 of 8 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 79 | #1 of 1,704 | #1 of 105 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 80 | #1 of 2,321 | #1 of 131 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 82 | #69 of 883 | #2 of 25 | Map |
| Expat professional | 89 | #27 of 2,321 | #2 of 131 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 89 | #10 of 1,704 | #1 of 105 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 31 | #2,016 of 2,321 | #128 of 131 | 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 | 36 | #744 of 2,321 | #56 of 131 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 40 | #1,497 of 2,321 | #99 of 131 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 89 | #1 of 2,321 | #1 of 131 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 87 | #3 of 2,321 | #1 of 131 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 67 | #734 of 2,321 | #49 of 131 | Map |
| Coastal living | 74 | #140 of 625 | #7 of 29 | Map |
| Business owner | 95 | #2 of 2,321 | #1 of 131 | Map |
| Digital native | 67 | #72 of 1,100 | #2 of 39 | Map |
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Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.