Living in Cayenne
Cayenne is a large municipality in Régions ultrapériphériques françaises, France, home to 61,268 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are remote workers (top 99%, #2,152 of 2,182), expat professionals (top 100%, #2,171 of 2,182), climate-conscious movers (top 100%, #5,337 of 5,364).
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- On the shortest day the sun is up for 11 h 50 min and sets around 22:23; in late June it sets around 23:44.
How Cayenne ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in France. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, demographics, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In France | In Régions ultrapériphériques françaises | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 0 | #9,811 of 9,816 | #102 of 107 | Map |
| Low-income household | 0 | #3,664 of 3,678 | #95 of 109 | Map |
| Low-income family | 0 | #3,642 of 3,647 | #93 of 98 | Map |
| Single parent | 0 | #2,160 of 2,165 | #84 of 89 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 20 | #5,311 of 5,314 | #96 of 99 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 5 | #5,311 of 5,314 | #96 of 99 | Map |
| Early retiree | 37 | #4,345 of 4,351 | #105 of 111 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 31 | #2,152 of 2,182 | #67 of 97 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 0 | #3,643 of 3,647 | #94 of 98 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 0 | #5,350 of 5,364 | #98 of 112 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 0 | #2,171 of 2,182 | #86 of 97 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 0 | #5,311 of 5,314 | #96 of 99 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 0 | #11,778 of 11,778 | #125 of 125 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 0 | #9,914 of 9,925 | #113 of 124 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 0 | #11,770 of 11,778 | #117 of 125 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 11 | #9,906 of 9,925 | #109 of 124 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 37 | #19,603 of 34,999 | #78 of 130 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 41 | #5,337 of 5,364 | #112 of 112 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 0 | #5,348 of 5,364 | #96 of 112 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Macouria 6 km
- Matoury 28 km
- Remire-Montjoly 30 km
- Kourou 31 km
- Mana 126 km
- Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni 164 km
- Apatou 197 km
- Grand-Santi 200 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.