Living in Χανιά (Chania)
Χανιά is a large community in Kriti, Greece, home to 54,559 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are retired couples (top 12%, #52 of 448), early retirees (top 15%, #64 of 450), single pensioners (top 15%, #65 of 448).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Χανιά
- The landscape belongs to Crete.
- It is right on the coast of the Sea of Crete.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 45 min and sets around 17:15; in late June it sets around 20:42.
How Χανιά 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 Kriti | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 60 | #215 of 823 | #28 of 68 | Map |
| Low-income household | 52 | #170 of 378 | #20 of 26 | Map |
| Low-income family | 60 | #178 of 327 | #18 of 24 | Map |
| Single parent | 61 | #153 of 235 | #11 of 14 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 80 | #52 of 448 | #2 of 35 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 77 | #65 of 448 | #2 of 35 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #64 of 450 | #2 of 29 | 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 | 73 | #100 of 257 | #6 of 15 | 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 | 38 | #218 of 327 | #22 of 24 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 62 | #118 of 533 | #15 of 38 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 63 | #123 of 257 | #8 of 15 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 73 | #136 of 448 | #20 of 35 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 26 | #664 of 1,258 | #80 of 105 | 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 | 52 | #204 of 1,007 | #47 of 73 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 31 | #618 of 1,258 | #93 of 105 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 72 | #123 of 1,007 | #20 of 73 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 57 | #342 of 6,139 | #74 of 578 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #109 of 533 | #11 of 38 | Map |
| Coastal living | 75 | #86 of 505 | #14 of 38 | Map |
| Business owner | 55 | #212 of 533 | #35 of 38 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Μουρνιών 1 km
- Νεροκούρου 2 km
- Σούδας 4 km
- Κουνουπιδιανών 5 km
- Ατσιποπούλου 41 km
- Ρέθυμνο 45 km
- Τυμπακίου 83 km
- Μοιρών 93 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.