Living in Sorocaba
Sorocaba is a city in São Paulo, Brazil, home to 762,172 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are remote workers (top 2%, #39 of 2,321), people who put healthcare first (top 3%, #38 of 1,704), low-income households (top 4%, #71 of 2,321).
Residents762,172
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport64 km (Viracopos International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km1,223,000 people
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 610 m, height range 220 m
Main railway line1.4 km
Distance to Brasília860 km
Within 10 km890,095 people
Greater areaGreater Sorocaba, the core
Winter daylight13 h 35 min, sunset 22:56
See Sorocaba on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Sorocaba
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 35 min and sets around 22:56; in late June it sets around 22:32.
How Sorocaba 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 | #369 of 1,704 | #76 of 363 | Map |
| Low-income household | 78 | #71 of 2,321 | #26 of 390 | Map |
| Low-income family | 69 | #56 of 1,704 | #11 of 363 | Map |
| Single parent | 71 | #58 of 1,704 | #11 of 363 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 70 | #543 of 1,704 | #111 of 363 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 84 | #67 of 1,704 | #36 of 363 | Map |
| Early retiree | 69 | #359 of 2,321 | #89 of 390 | Map |
| Single professional | 85 | #49 of 1,100 | #22 of 316 | Map |
| Young professional | 87 | #48 of 994 | #22 of 302 | Map |
| DINKS | 86 | #62 of 883 | #33 of 280 | Map |
| Remote worker | 83 | #39 of 2,321 | #22 of 390 | Map |
| Commuter | 90 | #69 of 1,028 | #27 of 310 | Map |
| Car-free household | 90 | #35 of 832 | #15 of 269 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #274 of 449 | #120 of 193 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 76 | #71 of 1,704 | #26 of 363 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 75 | #77 of 2,321 | #26 of 390 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 86 | #34 of 883 | #14 of 280 | Map |
| Expat professional | 84 | #95 of 2,321 | #47 of 390 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 86 | #38 of 1,704 | #8 of 363 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 20 | #2,148 of 2,321 | #277 of 390 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 20 | #212 of 1,598 | #76 of 390 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 22 | #1,360 of 2,321 | #146 of 390 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 31 | #2,115 of 2,321 | #267 of 390 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 80 | #46 of 2,321 | #16 of 390 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 81 | #49 of 2,321 | #15 of 390 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #365 of 2,321 | #22 of 390 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 85 | #232 of 2,321 | #137 of 390 | Map |
| Digital native | 67 | #51 of 1,100 | #26 of 316 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Votorantim 5 km
- Araçoiaba da Serra 16 km
- Salto de Pirapora 20 km
- Alumínio 20 km
- Piedade 24 km
- Capela do Alto 28 km
- Mairinque 28 km
- Iperó 29 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.