Living in São José (Santa Catarina, 270,299 residents)
São José (Santa Catarina, 270,299 residents) is a city in Santa Catarina, Brazil, home to 270,299 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who put healthcare first (top 2%, #33 of 1,704), movers on a budget (top 4%, #81 of 2,321), low-income households (top 5%, #105 of 2,321).
Residents270,299
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport10 km (Hercílio Luz International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km1,114,500 people
Sea coast1 km
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 50 m, height range 170 m
Main railway line68.1 km
Distance to Brasília1,318 km
Within 10 km974,397 people
Greater areaGreater Florianópolis, 11 km out
Winter daylight13 h 53 min, sunset 23:10
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about São José (Santa Catarina, 270,299 residents)
- It is right on the coast of the South Atlantic Ocean.
- It is part of Greater Florianópolis, 11 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 53 min and sets around 23:10; in late June it sets around 22:28.
How São José (Santa Catarina, 270,299 residents) 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 Santa Catarina | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 52 | #1,078 of 1,704 | #61 of 86 | Map |
| Low-income household | 77 | #105 of 2,321 | #3 of 99 | Map |
| Low-income family | 68 | #121 of 1,704 | #9 of 86 | Map |
| Single parent | 70 | #131 of 1,704 | #10 of 86 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 69 | #665 of 1,704 | #61 of 86 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 73 | #738 of 1,704 | #54 of 86 | Map |
| Early retiree | 58 | #2,238 of 2,321 | #98 of 99 | Map |
| Single professional | 80 | #136 of 1,100 | #2 of 64 | Map |
| Young professional | 82 | #129 of 994 | #2 of 61 | Map |
| DINKS | 81 | #156 of 883 | #2 of 57 | Map |
| Remote worker | 76 | #271 of 2,321 | #20 of 99 | Map |
| Commuter | 88 | #113 of 1,028 | #2 of 62 | Map |
| Car-free household | 85 | #112 of 832 | #2 of 54 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #352 of 449 | #22 of 25 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 74 | #111 of 1,704 | #4 of 86 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 75 | #81 of 2,321 | #2 of 99 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 80 | #99 of 883 | #2 of 57 | Map |
| Expat professional | 83 | #117 of 2,321 | #2 of 99 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 86 | #33 of 1,704 | #2 of 86 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 8 | #2,251 of 2,321 | #98 of 99 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 22 | #73 of 1,598 | #8 of 99 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 37 | #683 of 2,321 | #59 of 99 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 17 | #2,209 of 2,321 | #98 of 99 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 63 | #298 of 2,321 | #13 of 99 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 80 | #78 of 2,321 | #2 of 99 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #375 of 2,321 | #31 of 99 | Map |
| Coastal living | 78 | #49 of 625 | #23 of 53 | Map |
| Business owner | 87 | #203 of 2,321 | #2 of 99 | Map |
| Digital native | 65 | #154 of 1,100 | #2 of 64 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Campinas (Santa Catarina) 3 km
- Palhoça 5 km
- Florianópolis 8 km
- Trindade (Santa Catarina) 11 km
- Ribeirão da Ilha 13 km
- Biguaçu 14 km
- Santo Amaro da Imperatriz 17 km
- Governador Celso Ramos 34 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.