Living in Vassouras
Vassouras is a large place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, home to 35,904 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 20%, #453 of 2,321), business owners (top 27%, #604 of 2,321), expat professionals (top 27%, #616 of 2,321).
Residents35,904
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport62 km (Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International)
Nearest city of 100k+27 km
Within 30 km427,500 people
Sea coast55 km
Terrain around itabout 470 m, height range 170 m
Nearest major riverParaiba, 5.2 km
Main railway line3.6 km
Distance to Brasília861 km
Within 10 km35,904 people
Winter daylight13 h 30 min, sunset 22:38
See Vassouras on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Vassouras
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 30 min and sets around 22:38; in late June it sets around 22:19.
How Vassouras 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 | 59 | #644 of 1,704 | #41 of 71 | Map |
| Low-income household | 53 | #746 of 2,321 | #48 of 76 | Map |
| Low-income family | 59 | #823 of 1,704 | #55 of 71 | Map |
| Single parent | 61 | #815 of 1,704 | #55 of 71 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 69 | #669 of 1,704 | #39 of 71 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 75 | #556 of 1,704 | #33 of 71 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #453 of 2,321 | #21 of 76 | Map |
| Single professional | 33 | #706 of 1,100 | #49 of 69 | Map |
| Young professional | 34 | #702 of 994 | #48 of 63 | Map |
| DINKS | 35 | #684 of 883 | #47 of 60 | Map |
| Remote worker | 68 | #652 of 2,321 | #43 of 76 | Map |
| Commuter | 53 | #754 of 1,028 | #50 of 64 | Map |
| Car-free household | 32 | #677 of 832 | #47 of 55 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 56 | #782 of 1,704 | #53 of 71 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 50 | #710 of 2,321 | #50 of 76 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 20 | #680 of 883 | #47 of 60 | Map |
| Expat professional | 46 | #616 of 2,321 | #43 of 76 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 51 | #693 of 1,704 | #44 of 71 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 64 | #939 of 2,321 | #20 of 76 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 11 | #609 of 1,598 | #45 of 76 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 36 | #731 of 2,321 | #48 of 76 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 50 | #882 of 2,321 | #21 of 76 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 48 | #751 of 2,321 | #47 of 76 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 42 | #690 of 2,321 | #48 of 76 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 62 | #1,330 of 2,321 | #28 of 76 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 57 | #604 of 2,321 | #44 of 76 | Map |
| Digital native | 29 | #751 of 1,100 | #53 of 69 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Mendes 15 km
- Valença (Rio de Janeiro) 18 km
- Barra do Piraí 18 km
- Miguel Pereira 21 km
- Paracambi 23 km
- Paty do Alferes 25 km
- Japeri 27 km
- Piraí 35 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.