Living in Arujá
Arujá is a large place in São Paulo, Brazil, home to 91,157 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income households (top 3%, #49 of 2,321), movers on a budget (top 3%, #51 of 2,321), first-time home buyers (top 4%, #53 of 1,704).
Residents91,157
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport16 km (São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International)
Nearest city of 100k+3 km
Within 30 km5,085,000 people
Sea coast53 km
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 750 m, height range 250 m
Nearest major riverTietê, 9.2 km
Main railway line5.7 km
Distance to Brasília863 km
Within 10 km278,478 people
Greater areaGreater São Paulo, 36 km out
Winter daylight13 h 35 min, sunset 22:51
See Arujá on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Arujá
- It is part of Greater São Paulo, 36 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 35 min and sets around 22:51; in late June it sets around 22:28.
How Arujá 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 São Paulo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 56 | #846 of 1,704 | #181 of 363 | Map |
| Low-income household | 80 | #49 of 2,321 | #19 of 390 | Map |
| Low-income family | 68 | #153 of 1,704 | #39 of 363 | Map |
| Single parent | 69 | #160 of 1,704 | #39 of 363 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 67 | #860 of 1,704 | #190 of 363 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 76 | #509 of 1,704 | #160 of 363 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #1,812 of 2,321 | #261 of 390 | Map |
| Single professional | 77 | #199 of 1,100 | #114 of 316 | Map |
| Young professional | 78 | #210 of 994 | #118 of 302 | Map |
| DINKS | 78 | #203 of 883 | #118 of 280 | Map |
| Remote worker | 76 | #249 of 2,321 | #113 of 390 | Map |
| Commuter | 88 | #111 of 1,028 | #42 of 310 | Map |
| Car-free household | 76 | #267 of 832 | #139 of 269 | Map |
| Student | 8 | #190 of 449 | #81 of 193 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 77 | #53 of 1,704 | #19 of 363 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 77 | #51 of 2,321 | #20 of 390 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 70 | #243 of 883 | #131 of 280 | Map |
| Expat professional | 81 | #161 of 2,321 | #93 of 390 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 80 | #121 of 1,704 | #36 of 363 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 19 | #2,157 of 2,321 | #280 of 390 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 21 | #91 of 1,598 | #10 of 390 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 23 | #1,318 of 2,321 | #142 of 390 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 26 | #2,158 of 2,321 | #279 of 390 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 64 | #276 of 2,321 | #89 of 390 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 77 | #121 of 2,321 | #44 of 390 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #410 of 2,321 | #35 of 390 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 91 | #81 of 2,321 | #38 of 390 | Map |
| Digital native | 62 | #216 of 1,100 | #133 of 316 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Bairro Parque Nossa Senhora do Carmo 1 km
- Bairro da Penha 3 km
- Itaquaquecetuba 10 km
- Santa Isabel 14 km
- Jardim Helena 14 km
- Itaim Paulista 14 km
- Poá 15 km
- São Miguel (São Paulo) 16 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.