Living in Ηράκλειο (Irakleio), Attiki
Ηράκλειο is a large community in Attiki, Greece, home to 50,494 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are business owners (top 4%, #18 of 533), young families (top 8%, #65 of 823), commuters (top 9%, #17 of 200).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Ηράκλειο
- The Sea of Crete is 14 km away.
- It is part of Greater Athens, 8 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 31 min and sets around 17:09; in late June it sets around 20:51.
How Ηράκλειο ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Greece. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on demographics, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In Greece | In Attiki | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 77 | #65 of 823 | #65 of 121 | Map |
| Low-income household | 70 | #56 of 378 | #55 of 103 | Map |
| Low-income family | 78 | #57 of 327 | #57 of 101 | Map |
| Single parent | 82 | #48 of 235 | #48 of 91 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 77 | #74 of 448 | #68 of 110 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 78 | #61 of 448 | #58 of 110 | Map |
| Early retiree | 70 | #71 of 450 | #63 of 106 | Map |
| Single professional | 79 | #16 of 136 | #16 of 86 | Map |
| Young professional | 81 | #15 of 135 | #15 of 90 | Map |
| DINKS | 84 | #14 of 102 | #14 of 74 | Map |
| Remote worker | 78 | #63 of 257 | #61 of 91 | Map |
| Commuter | 85 | #17 of 200 | #17 of 103 | Map |
| Car-free household | 84 | #20 of 133 | #20 of 85 | Map |
| Student | 87 | #27 of 89 | #27 of 64 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 77 | #40 of 327 | #40 of 101 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 65 | #79 of 533 | #71 of 114 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 79 | #20 of 131 | #20 of 87 | Map |
| Expat professional | 83 | #24 of 257 | #24 of 91 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 77 | #84 of 448 | #74 of 110 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 22 | #827 of 1,258 | #105 of 129 | 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 | 44 | #568 of 1,007 | #114 of 126 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 24 | #1,003 of 1,258 | #120 of 129 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 71 | #134 of 1,007 | #101 of 126 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 74 | #77 of 6,139 | #68 of 152 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #68 of 533 | #65 of 114 | Map |
| Coastal living | 73 | #132 of 505 | #104 of 114 | Map |
| Business owner | 88 | #18 of 533 | #18 of 114 | Map |
| Digital native | 76 | #17 of 143 | #17 of 90 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Μεταμορφώσεως 1 km
- Πεύκης 2 km
- Λυκοβρύσεως 2 km
- Νέας Ιωνίας 2 km
- Νέας Φιλαδελφείας 3 km
- Φιλοθέης 3 km
- Αμαρουσίου 3 km
- Γαλατσίου 4 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.