Living in São Luís
São Luís is a city in Maranhão, Brazil, home to 917,237 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who put healthcare first (top 1%, #12 of 1,704), expat professionals (top 2%, #36 of 2,321), movers on a budget (top 2%, #46 of 2,321).
Residents917,237
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport10 km (Marechal Cunha Machado International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km1,356,800 people
Sea coast0 km
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 30 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Brasília1,526 km
Within 10 km917,237 people
Greater areaGreater São Luís, 4 km out
Winter daylight12 h 16 min, sunset 22:04
See São Luís on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about São Luís
- It is right on the coast of the Baía de São Marcos.
- It is part of Greater São Luís, 4 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 16 min and sets around 22:04; in late June it sets around 22:58.
How São Luís 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 Maranhão | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 60 | #514 of 1,704 | #19 of 86 | Map |
| Low-income household | 79 | #64 of 2,321 | #1 of 122 | Map |
| Low-income family | 68 | #110 of 1,704 | #3 of 86 | Map |
| Single parent | 70 | #123 of 1,704 | #3 of 86 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 75 | #201 of 1,704 | #8 of 86 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 80 | #233 of 1,704 | #3 of 86 | Map |
| Early retiree | 64 | #1,358 of 2,321 | #51 of 122 | Map |
| Single professional | 86 | #37 of 1,100 | #1 of 24 | Map |
| Young professional | 88 | #31 of 994 | #1 of 19 | Map |
| DINKS | 87 | #50 of 883 | #1 of 19 | Map |
| Remote worker | 81 | #95 of 2,321 | #3 of 122 | Map |
| Commuter | 90 | #55 of 1,028 | #1 of 21 | Map |
| Car-free household | 91 | #25 of 832 | #1 of 18 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #268 of 449 | #3 of 6 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 76 | #70 of 1,704 | #3 of 86 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 77 | #46 of 2,321 | #1 of 122 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 88 | #24 of 883 | #1 of 19 | Map |
| Expat professional | 88 | #36 of 2,321 | #1 of 122 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 89 | #12 of 1,704 | #1 of 86 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 18 | #2,163 of 2,321 | #121 of 122 | 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 | 26 | #1,188 of 2,321 | #32 of 122 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 28 | #2,137 of 2,321 | #121 of 122 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 79 | #63 of 2,321 | #2 of 122 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 84 | #18 of 2,321 | #1 of 122 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 55 | #2,162 of 2,321 | #109 of 122 | Map |
| Coastal living | 76 | #84 of 625 | #6 of 36 | Map |
| Business owner | 89 | #146 of 2,321 | #1 of 122 | Map |
| Digital native | 69 | #27 of 1,100 | #1 of 24 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Alcântara 19 km
- Paço do Lumiar 22 km
- Raposa 25 km
- São José de Ribamar 27 km
- Icatu 38 km
- Rosário 46 km
- Morros 47 km
- Bacabeira 49 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.