Living in Rio Grande
Rio Grande is a city in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, home to 187,838 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are retired couples (top 7%, #106 of 1,704), early retirees (top 13%, #298 of 2,321), low-income families (top 14%, #228 of 1,704).
Residents187,838
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport242 km (Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km213,300 people
Sea coast1 km
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 0 m
Main railway line9.8 km
Distance to Brasília1,856 km
Within 10 km213,281 people
Winter daylight14 h 15 min, sunset 23:34
See Rio Grande on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Rio Grande
- It is right on the coast of the Lagoa dos Patos.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 14 h 15 min and sets around 23:34; in late June it sets around 22:32.
How Rio Grande 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 Grande do Sul | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 64 | #281 of 1,704 | #12 of 91 | Map |
| Low-income household | 67 | #391 of 2,321 | #19 of 125 | Map |
| Low-income family | 66 | #228 of 1,704 | #18 of 91 | Map |
| Single parent | 68 | #247 of 1,704 | #17 of 91 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 78 | #106 of 1,704 | #14 of 91 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 76 | #496 of 1,704 | #45 of 91 | Map |
| Early retiree | 69 | #298 of 2,321 | #45 of 125 | Map |
| Single professional | 62 | #357 of 1,100 | #18 of 55 | Map |
| Young professional | 65 | #353 of 994 | #17 of 49 | Map |
| DINKS | 62 | #368 of 883 | #18 of 44 | Map |
| Remote worker | 73 | #412 of 2,321 | #31 of 125 | Map |
| Commuter | 77 | #356 of 1,028 | #16 of 50 | Map |
| Car-free household | 73 | #309 of 832 | #14 of 40 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 67 | #391 of 1,704 | #21 of 91 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 60 | #433 of 2,321 | #24 of 125 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 62 | #321 of 883 | #15 of 44 | Map |
| Expat professional | 53 | #510 of 2,321 | #28 of 125 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 64 | #413 of 1,704 | #22 of 91 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 30 | #2,034 of 2,321 | #111 of 125 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 14 | #487 of 1,598 | #40 of 125 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 30 | #991 of 2,321 | #55 of 125 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 35 | #1,908 of 2,321 | #96 of 125 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 68 | #209 of 2,321 | #16 of 125 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 59 | #404 of 2,321 | #20 of 125 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 48 | #2,270 of 2,321 | #119 of 125 | Map |
| Coastal living | 72 | #189 of 625 | #5 of 28 | Map |
| Business owner | 58 | #591 of 2,321 | #34 of 125 | Map |
| Digital native | 49 | #371 of 1,100 | #18 of 55 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- São José do Norte 6 km
- Pelotas 37 km
- Capão do Leão 47 km
- São Lourenço do Sul 75 km
- Canguçu 90 km
- Arroio Grande 96 km
- Piratini 115 km
- Jaguarão 134 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.