Living in Paraíba do Sul
Paraíba do Sul is a large place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, home to 44,467 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are remote workers (top 26%, #584 of 2,321), movers on a budget (top 28%, #640 of 2,321), single pensioners (top 31%, #520 of 1,704).
Residents44,467
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport73 km (Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International)
Nearest city of 100k+40 km
Within 30 km126,800 people
Sea coast61 km
Terrain around itabout 470 m, height range 170 m
Nearest major riverParaiba, under 1 km
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Brasília860 km
Within 10 km126,767 people
Winter daylight13 h 29 min, sunset 22:36
See Paraíba do Sul on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Paraíba do Sul
- The Paraiba runs through or right past it.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 29 min and sets around 22:36; in late June it sets around 22:18.
How Paraíba do Sul 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 | 51 | #1,160 of 1,704 | #67 of 71 | Map |
| Low-income household | 47 | #907 of 2,321 | #58 of 76 | Map |
| Low-income family | 55 | #1,157 of 1,704 | #67 of 71 | Map |
| Single parent | 56 | #1,154 of 1,704 | #68 of 71 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 67 | #791 of 1,704 | #43 of 71 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 75 | #520 of 1,704 | #30 of 71 | Map |
| Early retiree | 64 | #1,628 of 2,321 | #66 of 76 | Map |
| Single professional | 27 | #799 of 1,100 | #54 of 69 | Map |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 69 | #584 of 2,321 | #39 of 76 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 48 | #995 of 1,704 | #64 of 71 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 52 | #640 of 2,321 | #43 of 76 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 38 | #775 of 2,321 | #55 of 76 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 56 | #579 of 1,704 | #36 of 71 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 35 | #1,867 of 2,321 | #49 of 76 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 10 | #643 of 1,598 | #50 of 76 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 24 | #1,290 of 2,321 | #66 of 76 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 32 | #2,084 of 2,321 | #67 of 76 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 51 | #626 of 2,321 | #41 of 76 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 43 | #671 of 2,321 | #46 of 76 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 49 | #2,263 of 2,321 | #70 of 76 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 41 | #921 of 2,321 | #58 of 76 | Map |
| Digital native | 31 | #698 of 1,100 | #47 of 69 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Três Rios 10 km
- Paty do Alferes 33 km
- Miguel Pereira 37 km
- São José do Vale do Rio Preto 38 km
- Petrópolis 40 km
- Valença (Rio de Janeiro) 43 km
- Sapucaia 43 km
- Teresópolis 43 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.