Living in Cabo Frio
Cabo Frio is a city in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, home to 238,166 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are young families (top 3%, #41 of 1,704), low-income families (top 3%, #41 of 1,704), single parents (top 3%, #42 of 1,704).
Residents238,166
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport116 km (Santos Dumont)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km453,500 people
Sea coast0 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line41.0 km
Distance to Brasília1,003 km
Within 10 km381,516 people
Greater areaGreater Cabo Frio, the core
Winter daylight13 h 32 min, sunset 22:33
See Cabo Frio on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Cabo Frio
- It is right on the coast of the South Atlantic Ocean.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 32 min and sets around 22:33; in late June it sets around 22:12.
How Cabo Frio 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 Rio de Janeiro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 67 | #41 of 1,704 | #4 of 71 | Map |
| Low-income household | 74 | #202 of 2,321 | #14 of 76 | Map |
| Low-income family | 69 | #41 of 1,704 | #2 of 71 | Map |
| Single parent | 71 | #42 of 1,704 | #2 of 71 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 80 | #57 of 1,704 | #3 of 71 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 79 | #277 of 1,704 | #14 of 71 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #543 of 2,321 | #28 of 76 | Map |
| Single professional | 71 | #264 of 1,100 | #16 of 69 | Map |
| Young professional | 74 | #259 of 994 | #16 of 63 | Map |
| DINKS | 72 | #280 of 883 | #18 of 60 | Map |
| Remote worker | 76 | #248 of 2,321 | #15 of 76 | Map |
| Commuter | 84 | #235 of 1,028 | #17 of 64 | Map |
| Car-free household | 78 | #234 of 832 | #13 of 55 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #373 of 449 | #23 of 26 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 72 | #196 of 1,704 | #14 of 71 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 68 | #216 of 2,321 | #15 of 76 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 71 | #232 of 883 | #13 of 60 | Map |
| Expat professional | 67 | #319 of 2,321 | #19 of 76 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 77 | #160 of 1,704 | #8 of 71 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 28 | #2,074 of 2,321 | #65 of 76 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 17 | #350 of 1,598 | #23 of 76 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 31 | #983 of 2,321 | #60 of 76 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 36 | #1,780 of 2,321 | #53 of 76 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 76 | #94 of 2,321 | #7 of 76 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 70 | #243 of 2,321 | #18 of 76 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 62 | #1,333 of 2,321 | #29 of 76 | Map |
| Coastal living | 74 | #148 of 625 | #7 of 44 | Map |
| Business owner | 72 | #374 of 2,321 | #25 of 76 | Map |
| Digital native | 56 | #282 of 1,100 | #17 of 69 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Arraial do Cabo 9 km
- São Pedro da Aldeia 9 km
- Iguaba Grande 21 km
- Armação dos Búzios 22 km
- Araruama 32 km
- Rio das Ostras 41 km
- Saquarema 45 km
- Silva Jardim 46 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.