Living in Vila Maria
Vila Maria is a city in São Paulo, Brazil, home to 108,543 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are business owners (top 6%, #134 of 2,321), expat professionals (top 7%, #147 of 2,321), digital natives (top 11%, #114 of 1,100).
Residents108,543
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport15 km (Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km16,091,800 people
Sea coast45 km
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 730 m, height range 170 m
Nearest major riverTietê, under 1 km
Main railway line1.9 km
Distance to Brasília871 km
Within 10 km2,690,048 people
Greater areaGreater São Paulo, 6 km out
Winter daylight13 h 35 min, sunset 22:52
See Vila Maria on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Vila Maria
- The Tietê runs through or right past it.
- It is part of Greater São Paulo, 6 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 35 min and sets around 22:52; in late June it sets around 22:29.
How Vila Maria 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 | 44 | #1,494 of 1,704 | #322 of 363 | Map |
| Low-income household | 72 | #248 of 2,321 | #94 of 390 | Map |
| Low-income family | 60 | #775 of 1,704 | #205 of 363 | Map |
| Single parent | 63 | #701 of 1,704 | #193 of 363 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 60 | #1,483 of 1,704 | #324 of 363 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 72 | #809 of 1,704 | #215 of 363 | Map |
| Early retiree | 56 | #2,272 of 2,321 | #357 of 390 | Map |
| Single professional | 80 | #145 of 1,100 | #81 of 316 | Map |
| Young professional | 82 | #145 of 994 | #81 of 302 | Map |
| DINKS | 83 | #130 of 883 | #74 of 280 | Map |
| Remote worker | 73 | #415 of 2,321 | #161 of 390 | Map |
| Commuter | 85 | #192 of 1,028 | #86 of 310 | Map |
| Car-free household | 85 | #111 of 832 | #68 of 269 | Map |
| Student | 5 | #212 of 449 | #96 of 193 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 71 | #249 of 1,704 | #94 of 363 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 66 | #268 of 2,321 | #99 of 390 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 78 | #133 of 883 | #74 of 280 | Map |
| Expat professional | 81 | #147 of 2,321 | #83 of 390 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 72 | #259 of 1,704 | #102 of 363 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 3 | #2,294 of 2,321 | #365 of 390 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 20 | #217 of 1,598 | #80 of 390 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 7 | #2,062 of 2,321 | #288 of 390 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 7 | #2,286 of 2,321 | #358 of 390 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 52 | #576 of 2,321 | #185 of 390 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 71 | #228 of 2,321 | #99 of 390 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 54 | #2,190 of 2,321 | #379 of 390 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 90 | #134 of 2,321 | #71 of 390 | Map |
| Digital native | 66 | #114 of 1,100 | #69 of 316 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Vila Guilherme 2 km
- Belem (São Paulo) 3 km
- Vila Medeiros 3 km
- Tatuapé 3 km
- Pari 4 km
- Tucuruvi 5 km
- Vila Galvão 5 km
- Brás 5 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.