Living in Paulista
Paulista is a city in Pernambuco, Brazil, home to 342,167 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who put healthcare first (top 2%, #21 of 1,704), remote workers (top 3%, #53 of 2,321), movers on a budget (top 3%, #65 of 2,321).
Residents342,167
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport22 km (Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km1,275,400 people
Sea coast6 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 60 m
Main railway line12.4 km
Distance to Brasília1,665 km
Within 10 km812,866 people
Greater areaGreater Recife, 16 km out
Winter daylight12 h 35 min, sunset 21:35
See Paulista on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Paulista
- The South Atlantic Ocean is 6 km away.
- It is part of Greater Recife, 16 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 35 min and sets around 21:35; in late June it sets around 22:11.
How Paulista 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 Pernambuco | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 63 | #344 of 1,704 | #20 of 111 | Map |
| Low-income household | 78 | #73 of 2,321 | #2 of 124 | Map |
| Low-income family | 69 | #78 of 1,704 | #4 of 111 | Map |
| Single parent | 70 | #81 of 1,704 | #4 of 111 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 77 | #130 of 1,704 | #11 of 111 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 83 | #97 of 1,704 | #2 of 111 | Map |
| Early retiree | 65 | #1,101 of 2,321 | #74 of 124 | Map |
| Single professional | 82 | #98 of 1,100 | #2 of 61 | Map |
| Young professional | 84 | #92 of 994 | #2 of 55 | Map |
| DINKS | 83 | #120 of 883 | #2 of 43 | Map |
| Remote worker | 83 | #53 of 2,321 | #2 of 124 | Map |
| Commuter | 89 | #83 of 1,028 | #2 of 57 | Map |
| Car-free household | 86 | #93 of 832 | #1 of 37 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #323 of 449 | #13 of 16 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 75 | #74 of 1,704 | #2 of 111 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 76 | #65 of 2,321 | #2 of 124 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 82 | #76 of 883 | #2 of 43 | Map |
| Expat professional | 85 | #81 of 2,321 | #2 of 124 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 88 | #21 of 1,704 | #2 of 111 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 22 | #2,134 of 2,321 | #124 of 124 | 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 | 24 | #1,283 of 2,321 | #98 of 124 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 31 | #2,097 of 2,321 | #123 of 124 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 80 | #52 of 2,321 | #3 of 124 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 82 | #40 of 2,321 | #2 of 124 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #825 of 2,321 | #76 of 124 | Map |
| Coastal living | 73 | #166 of 625 | #9 of 28 | Map |
| Business owner | 88 | #175 of 2,321 | #2 of 124 | Map |
| Digital native | 66 | #109 of 1,100 | #2 of 61 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Abreu e Lima 5 km
- Olinda 8 km
- Igarassu 12 km
- Recife 13 km
- Camaragibe 15 km
- São Lourenço da Mata 17 km
- Itapissuma 18 km
- Ilha de Itamaracá 22 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.