Living in Nova Lima
Nova Lima is a city in Minas Gerais, Brazil, home to 111,697 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 2%, #42 of 2,321), remote workers (top 6%, #128 of 2,321), single pensioners (top 6%, #96 of 1,704).
Residents111,697
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport41 km (Tancredo Neves International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km4,034,500 people
Terrain around itabout 980 m, height range 390 m
Nearest major riverVelhas, 3.1 km
Main railway line4.1 km
Distance to Brasília636 km
Within 10 km127,976 people
Greater areaGreater Belo Horizonte, 11 km out
Winter daylight13 h 20 min, sunset 22:34
See Nova Lima on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Nova Lima
- It is part of Greater Belo Horizonte, 11 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 20 min and sets around 22:34; in late June it sets around 22:25.
How Nova Lima 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 Minas Gerais | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 64 | #250 of 1,704 | #28 of 157 | Map |
| Low-income household | 76 | #134 of 2,321 | #9 of 239 | Map |
| Low-income family | 66 | #267 of 1,704 | #22 of 157 | Map |
| Single parent | 68 | #255 of 1,704 | #23 of 157 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 75 | #205 of 1,704 | #4 of 157 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 83 | #96 of 1,704 | #3 of 157 | Map |
| Early retiree | 73 | #42 of 2,321 | #3 of 239 | Map |
| Single professional | 73 | #249 of 1,100 | #12 of 103 | Map |
| Young professional | 75 | #254 of 994 | #12 of 89 | Map |
| DINKS | 76 | #229 of 883 | #11 of 81 | Map |
| Remote worker | 80 | #128 of 2,321 | #6 of 239 | Map |
| Commuter | 87 | #139 of 1,028 | #9 of 92 | Map |
| Car-free household | 72 | #317 of 832 | #17 of 75 | Map |
| Student | 1 | #240 of 449 | #16 of 30 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 75 | #100 of 1,704 | #8 of 157 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 70 | #165 of 2,321 | #10 of 239 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 64 | #298 of 883 | #17 of 81 | Map |
| Expat professional | 76 | #217 of 2,321 | #9 of 239 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 73 | #242 of 1,704 | #16 of 157 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 37 | #1,794 of 2,321 | #196 of 239 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 20 | #206 of 1,598 | #11 of 239 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 42 | #484 of 2,321 | #78 of 239 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 38 | #1,613 of 2,321 | #172 of 239 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 74 | #124 of 2,321 | #10 of 239 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 73 | #188 of 2,321 | #10 of 239 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #588 of 2,321 | #36 of 239 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 89 | #158 of 2,321 | #9 of 239 | Map |
| Digital native | 56 | #283 of 1,100 | #15 of 103 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Raposos 5 km
- Sabará 12 km
- Belo Horizonte 12 km
- Caeté 22 km
- Contagem 22 km
- Ibirité 23 km
- Santa Luzia (Minas Gerais) 24 km
- Itabirito 30 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.