Living in Petrópolis
Petrópolis is a city in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, home to 272,691 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are remote workers (top 2%, #26 of 2,321), early retirees (top 2%, #33 of 2,321), young families (top 3%, #42 of 1,704).
Residents272,691
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport35 km (Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km797,800 people
Sea coast21 km
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 640 m, height range 1,120 m
Main railway line6.6 km
Distance to Brasília898 km
Within 10 km272,691 people
Greater areaGreater Petrópolis, the core
LandscapeBrazilian Highlands, Serra da Mantiquiera
Winter daylight13 h 31 min, sunset 22:37
See Petrópolis on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Petrópolis
- The landscape belongs to Brazilian Highlands.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 31 min and sets around 22:37; in late June it sets around 22:17.
How Petrópolis 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 | #42 of 1,704 | #5 of 71 | Map |
| Low-income household | 76 | #143 of 2,321 | #6 of 76 | Map |
| Low-income family | 69 | #55 of 1,704 | #4 of 71 | Map |
| Single parent | 71 | #50 of 1,704 | #4 of 71 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 72 | #375 of 1,704 | #26 of 71 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 76 | #480 of 1,704 | #28 of 71 | Map |
| Early retiree | 73 | #33 of 2,321 | #2 of 76 | Map |
| Single professional | 75 | #227 of 1,100 | #13 of 69 | Map |
| Young professional | 77 | #224 of 994 | #13 of 63 | Map |
| DINKS | 76 | #228 of 883 | #12 of 60 | Map |
| Remote worker | 84 | #26 of 2,321 | #1 of 76 | Map |
| Commuter | 86 | #175 of 1,028 | #9 of 64 | Map |
| Car-free household | 79 | #219 of 832 | #12 of 55 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #348 of 449 | #21 of 26 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 74 | #132 of 1,704 | #6 of 71 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 73 | #114 of 2,321 | #4 of 76 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 73 | #215 of 883 | #12 of 60 | Map |
| Expat professional | 77 | #212 of 2,321 | #11 of 76 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 74 | #220 of 1,704 | #13 of 71 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 31 | #2,004 of 2,321 | #62 of 76 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 21 | #117 of 1,598 | #2 of 76 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 55 | #109 of 2,321 | #18 of 76 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 37 | #1,658 of 2,321 | #44 of 76 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 80 | #50 of 2,321 | #4 of 76 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 77 | #113 of 2,321 | #7 of 76 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #318 of 2,321 | #3 of 76 | Map |
| Coastal living | 66 | #362 of 625 | #29 of 44 | Map |
| Business owner | 83 | #255 of 2,321 | #13 of 76 | Map |
| Digital native | 60 | #237 of 1,100 | #10 of 69 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Guapimirim 21 km
- Magé 22 km
- Teresópolis 23 km
- São Pedro (Rio de Janeiro) 24 km
- Paty do Alferes 26 km
- Miguel Pereira 30 km
- Duque de Caxias 34 km
- Belford Roxo 37 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.