Living in Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro is a large place in São Paulo, Brazil, home to 74,961 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 7%, #142 of 2,321), early retirees (top 17%, #383 of 2,321), movers on a budget (top 34%, #767 of 2,321).
Residents74,961
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport178 km (Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International)
Nearest city of 100k+36 km
Within 30 km206,900 people
Sea coast61 km
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 780 m, height range 980 m
Nearest major riverParaiba, under 1 km
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Brasília816 km
Within 10 km74,961 people
LandscapeBrazilian Highlands, Serra da Mantiquiera
Winter daylight13 h 31 min, sunset 22:44
See Cruzeiro on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Cruzeiro
- The landscape belongs to Brazilian Highlands.
- The Paraiba runs through or right past it.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 31 min and sets around 22:44; in late June it sets around 22:24.
How Cruzeiro 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 | 55 | #859 of 1,704 | #183 of 363 | Map |
| Low-income household | 52 | #787 of 2,321 | #264 of 390 | Map |
| Low-income family | 58 | #928 of 1,704 | #263 of 363 | Map |
| Single parent | 60 | #953 of 1,704 | #290 of 363 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 58 | #1,643 of 1,704 | #348 of 363 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 64 | #1,500 of 1,704 | #336 of 363 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #383 of 2,321 | #97 of 390 | Map |
| Single professional | 37 | #647 of 1,100 | #235 of 316 | Map |
| Young professional | 38 | #648 of 994 | #237 of 302 | Map |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 66 | #801 of 2,321 | #239 of 390 | Map |
| Commuter | 48 | #824 of 1,028 | #271 of 310 | Map |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 53 | #877 of 1,704 | #280 of 363 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 49 | #767 of 2,321 | #250 of 390 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 34 | #878 of 2,321 | #265 of 390 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 38 | #1,164 of 1,704 | #298 of 363 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 42 | #1,641 of 2,321 | #178 of 390 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 6 | #797 of 1,598 | #282 of 390 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 53 | #142 of 2,321 | #21 of 390 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 38 | #1,622 of 2,321 | #177 of 390 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 53 | #557 of 2,321 | #178 of 390 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 41 | #701 of 2,321 | #238 of 390 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 55 | #2,160 of 2,321 | #375 of 390 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 38 | #957 of 2,321 | #287 of 390 | Map |
| Digital native | 30 | #728 of 1,100 | #249 of 316 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Cachoeira Paulista 11 km
- Passa Quatro 20 km
- Lorena 24 km
- Itanhandu 31 km
- Guaratinguetá 35 km
- Aparecida 40 km
- Potim 42 km
- Itatiaia 43 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.