Living in Cotia
Cotia is a city in São Paulo, Brazil, home to 253,608 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are remote workers (top 1%, #5 of 2,321), low-income households (top 1%, #14 of 2,321), movers on a budget (top 1%, #18 of 2,321).
Residents253,608
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport27 km (Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km8,159,100 people
Sea coast59 km
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 870 m, height range 140 m
Main railway line7.7 km
Distance to Brasília876 km
Within 10 km863,305 people
Greater areaGreater São Paulo, 30 km out
Winter daylight13 h 35 min, sunset 22:54
See Cotia on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Cotia
- It is part of Greater São Paulo, 30 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 35 min and sets around 22:54; in late June it sets around 22:30.
How Cotia 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 | 62 | #399 of 1,704 | #86 of 363 | Map |
| Low-income household | 82 | #14 of 2,321 | #3 of 390 | Map |
| Low-income family | 69 | #99 of 1,704 | #22 of 363 | Map |
| Single parent | 70 | #103 of 1,704 | #22 of 363 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 72 | #399 of 1,704 | #80 of 363 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 86 | #14 of 1,704 | #8 of 363 | Map |
| Early retiree | 69 | #248 of 2,321 | #74 of 390 | Map |
| Single professional | 86 | #31 of 1,100 | #12 of 316 | Map |
| Young professional | 88 | #32 of 994 | #12 of 302 | Map |
| DINKS | 88 | #38 of 883 | #17 of 280 | Map |
| Remote worker | 85 | #5 of 2,321 | #4 of 390 | Map |
| Commuter | 92 | #12 of 1,028 | #3 of 310 | Map |
| Car-free household | 87 | #69 of 832 | #41 of 269 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #363 of 449 | #152 of 193 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 78 | #17 of 1,704 | #4 of 363 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 79 | #18 of 2,321 | #4 of 390 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 84 | #55 of 883 | #28 of 280 | Map |
| Expat professional | 88 | #33 of 2,321 | #11 of 390 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 86 | #35 of 1,704 | #6 of 363 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 21 | #2,139 of 2,321 | #274 of 390 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 21 | #95 of 1,598 | #12 of 390 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 15 | #1,708 of 2,321 | #212 of 390 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 31 | #2,103 of 2,321 | #264 of 390 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 80 | #48 of 2,321 | #17 of 390 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 84 | #22 of 2,321 | #5 of 390 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #369 of 2,321 | #23 of 390 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 94 | #18 of 2,321 | #6 of 390 | Map |
| Digital native | 68 | #40 of 1,100 | #20 of 316 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Itapevi 6 km
- Embu das Artes 8 km
- Jandira 9 km
- Vargem Grande Paulista 11 km
- Barueri 11 km
- Carapicuíba 12 km
- Taboão da Serra 13 km
- Raposo Tavares 14 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.