Living in Nilópolis
Nilópolis is a city in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, home to 147,281 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are business owners (top 4%, #80 of 2,321), expat professionals (top 4%, #86 of 2,321), digital natives (top 6%, #63 of 1,100).
Residents147,281
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport17 km (Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km9,704,000 people
Sea coast15 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 220 m
Main railway line1.7 km
Distance to Brasília913 km
Within 10 km1,922,959 people
Greater areaGreater Nova Iguaçu, 10 km out
Winter daylight13 h 32 min, sunset 22:38
See Nilópolis on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Nilópolis
- The South Atlantic Ocean is 15 km away.
- It is part of Greater Nova Iguaçu, 10 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 32 min and sets around 22:38; in late June it sets around 22:17.
How Nilópolis 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 | 53 | #1,043 of 1,704 | #61 of 71 | Map |
| Low-income household | 75 | #153 of 2,321 | #8 of 76 | Map |
| Low-income family | 63 | #478 of 1,704 | #31 of 71 | Map |
| Single parent | 65 | #442 of 1,704 | #29 of 71 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 69 | #624 of 1,704 | #34 of 71 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 82 | #154 of 1,704 | #3 of 71 | Map |
| Early retiree | 60 | #2,187 of 2,321 | #70 of 76 | Map |
| Single professional | 82 | #88 of 1,100 | #7 of 69 | Map |
| Young professional | 84 | #87 of 994 | #7 of 63 | Map |
| DINKS | 85 | #78 of 883 | #7 of 60 | Map |
| Remote worker | 80 | #136 of 2,321 | #7 of 76 | Map |
| Commuter | 88 | #118 of 1,028 | #7 of 64 | Map |
| Car-free household | 87 | #76 of 832 | #7 of 55 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #251 of 449 | #12 of 26 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 73 | #156 of 1,704 | #9 of 71 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 70 | #167 of 2,321 | #9 of 76 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 81 | #85 of 883 | #7 of 60 | Map |
| Expat professional | 84 | #86 of 2,321 | #7 of 76 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 77 | #169 of 1,704 | #10 of 71 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 12 | #2,198 of 2,321 | #70 of 76 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 20 | #158 of 1,598 | #7 of 76 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 32 | #908 of 2,321 | #57 of 76 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 18 | #2,208 of 2,321 | #71 of 76 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 65 | #254 of 2,321 | #23 of 76 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 75 | #132 of 2,321 | #9 of 76 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 60 | #1,746 of 2,321 | #53 of 76 | Map |
| Coastal living | 67 | #354 of 625 | #28 of 44 | Map |
| Business owner | 91 | #80 of 2,321 | #5 of 76 | Map |
| Digital native | 67 | #63 of 1,100 | #7 of 69 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- São João de Meriti 4 km
- Belford Roxo 5 km
- Nova Iguaçu 7 km
- Duque de Caxias 11 km
- Queimados 18 km
- Barra da Tijuca 22 km
- Rio de Janeiro 26 km
- Universidade Rural 29 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.