Living in Ηράκλειο (Irakleio), Kriti
Ηράκλειο is a large community in Kriti, Greece, home to 149,501 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who want to live by the sea (top 6%, #28 of 505), cross-border commuters (top 8%, #13 of 184), movers on a budget (top 14%, #71 of 533).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Ηράκλειο
- 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 46 min and sets around 17:11; in late June it sets around 20:38.
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 Kriti | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 66 | #135 of 823 | #4 of 68 | Map |
| Low-income household | 69 | #63 of 378 | #3 of 26 | Map |
| Low-income family | 71 | #104 of 327 | #3 of 24 | Map |
| Single parent | 73 | #93 of 235 | #2 of 14 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 75 | #105 of 448 | #12 of 35 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 74 | #108 of 448 | #8 of 35 | Map |
| Early retiree | 65 | #142 of 450 | #24 of 29 | Map |
| Single professional | 71 | #63 of 136 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Young professional | 73 | #61 of 135 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| DINKS | 73 | #60 of 102 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Remote worker | 75 | #90 of 257 | #3 of 15 | Map |
| Commuter | 84 | #44 of 200 | #1 of 16 | Map |
| Car-free household | 76 | #57 of 133 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Student | 86 | #42 of 89 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 72 | #87 of 327 | #2 of 24 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 66 | #71 of 533 | #7 of 38 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 69 | #58 of 131 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Expat professional | 75 | #84 of 257 | #1 of 15 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 77 | #78 of 448 | #3 of 35 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 18 | #1,014 of 1,258 | #103 of 105 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 23 | #13 of 184 | #1 of 48 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 46 | #449 of 1,007 | #64 of 73 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 22 | #1,095 of 1,258 | #105 of 105 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 65 | #222 of 1,007 | #64 of 73 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 74 | #80 of 6,139 | #3 of 578 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #82 of 533 | #5 of 38 | Map |
| Coastal living | 78 | #28 of 505 | #2 of 38 | Map |
| Business owner | 81 | #93 of 533 | #1 of 38 | Map |
| Digital native | 70 | #51 of 143 | #1 of 4 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Νέας Αλικαρνασσού 3 km
- Γαζίου 5 km
- Μοιρών 38 km
- Τυμπακίου 43 km
- Αγίου Νικολάου 55 km
- Ρέθυμνο 59 km
- Ατσιποπούλου 63 km
- Ιεράπετρας 65 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.