Living in Ρέθυμνο (Rethymno)
Ρέθυμνο is a large community in Kriti, Greece, home to 35,763 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are retired couples (top 9%, #36 of 448), people who want to live by the sea (top 10%, #48 of 505), climate-conscious movers (top 11%, #54 of 533).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Ρέθυμνο
- 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 17:13; in late June it sets around 20:40.
How Ρέθυμνο 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 | #134 of 823 | #3 of 68 | Map |
| Low-income household | 60 | #109 of 378 | #4 of 26 | Map |
| Low-income family | 66 | #120 of 327 | #4 of 24 | Map |
| Single parent | 67 | #116 of 235 | #4 of 14 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 82 | #36 of 448 | #1 of 35 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 79 | #49 of 448 | #1 of 35 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #61 of 450 | #1 of 29 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 77 | #66 of 257 | #2 of 15 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 54 | #166 of 327 | #11 of 24 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 67 | #56 of 533 | #4 of 38 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 65 | #113 of 257 | #4 of 15 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 77 | #83 of 448 | #4 of 35 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 29 | #558 of 1,258 | #53 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 | 54 | #163 of 1,007 | #41 of 73 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 36 | #389 of 1,258 | #59 of 105 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 75 | #76 of 1,007 | #6 of 73 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 66 | #174 of 6,139 | #18 of 578 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #54 of 533 | #2 of 38 | Map |
| Coastal living | 77 | #48 of 505 | #5 of 38 | Map |
| Business owner | 62 | #183 of 533 | #20 of 38 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Ατσιποπούλου 4 km
- Σούδας 40 km
- Τυμπακίου 42 km
- Κουνουπιδιανών 42 km
- Νεροκούρου 44 km
- Χανιά 45 km
- Μουρνιών 45 km
- Μοιρών 50 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.