Living in Niterói
Niterói is a city in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, home to 456,456 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are car-free households (top 3%, #19 of 832), expat professionals (top 3%, #57 of 2,321), city lovers (top 3%, #26 of 883).
Residents456,456
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport7 km (Santos Dumont)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km9,224,700 people
Sea coast2 km
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 220 m
Main railway line1.5 km
Distance to Brasília937 km
Within 10 km7,204,271 people
Greater areaGreater Niterói, the core
Winter daylight13 h 32 min, sunset 22:37
See Niterói on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Niterói
- 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 22:37; in late June it sets around 22:16.
How Niterói 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 | 41 | #1,694 of 1,704 | #71 of 71 | Map |
| Low-income household | 65 | #428 of 2,321 | #30 of 76 | Map |
| Low-income family | 50 | #1,442 of 1,704 | #71 of 71 | Map |
| Single parent | 54 | #1,275 of 1,704 | #71 of 71 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 62 | #1,329 of 1,704 | #61 of 71 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 62 | #1,600 of 1,704 | #70 of 71 | Map |
| Early retiree | 55 | #2,307 of 2,321 | #76 of 76 | Map |
| Single professional | 84 | #55 of 1,100 | #6 of 69 | Map |
| Young professional | 86 | #52 of 994 | #6 of 63 | Map |
| DINKS | 90 | #28 of 883 | #6 of 60 | Map |
| Remote worker | 66 | #765 of 2,321 | #50 of 76 | Map |
| Commuter | 84 | #233 of 1,028 | #16 of 64 | Map |
| Car-free household | 93 | #19 of 832 | #6 of 55 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #297 of 449 | #19 of 26 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 64 | #516 of 1,704 | #34 of 71 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 58 | #468 of 2,321 | #33 of 76 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 87 | #26 of 883 | #6 of 60 | Map |
| Expat professional | 86 | #57 of 2,321 | #6 of 76 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 65 | #395 of 1,704 | #26 of 71 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 0 | #2,316 of 2,321 | #76 of 76 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 17 | #342 of 1,598 | #22 of 76 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 34 | #799 of 2,321 | #51 of 76 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 0 | #2,321 of 2,321 | #76 of 76 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 57 | #459 of 2,321 | #35 of 76 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 73 | #182 of 2,321 | #13 of 76 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 28 | #2,320 of 2,321 | #75 of 76 | Map |
| Coastal living | 70 | #281 of 625 | #20 of 44 | Map |
| Business owner | 91 | #103 of 2,321 | #7 of 76 | Map |
| Digital native | 68 | #44 of 1,100 | #6 of 69 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Rio de Janeiro 8 km
- Duque de Caxias 24 km
- Magé 26 km
- São João de Meriti 29 km
- Itaboraí 29 km
- Maricá 29 km
- Barra da Tijuca 30 km
- Nilópolis 33 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.