Living in Percut
Percut is a city in North Sumatra, Indonesia, home to 311,063 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income households (top 1%, #1 of 440), movers on a budget (top 1%, #1 of 440), first-time home buyers (top 1%, #1 of 381).
Residents311,063
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport2 km (Kualanamu International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km3,243,100 people
Sea coast7 km
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 30 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Jakarta1,403 km
Within 10 km311,063 people
Greater areaGreater Medan, 24 km out
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Malay Archipelago
Winter daylight11 h 55 min, sunset 12:20
See Percut on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Percut
- The landscape belongs to the Greater Sunda Islands.
- The Strait of Malacca is 7 km away.
- It is part of Greater Medan, 24 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 11 h 55 min and sets around 12:20; in late June it sets around 13:36.
How Percut ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Indonesia. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In Indonesia | In North Sumatra | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 59 | #314 of 381 | #21 of 26 | Map |
| Low-income household | 83 | #1 of 440 | #1 of 31 | Map |
| Low-income family | 72 | #80 of 381 | #8 of 26 | Map |
| Single parent | 74 | #85 of 381 | #8 of 26 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 68 | #276 of 381 | #17 of 26 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 71 | #297 of 381 | #17 of 26 | Map |
| Early retiree | 59 | #415 of 440 | #28 of 31 | Map |
| Single professional | 83 | #19 of 338 | #2 of 19 | Map |
| Young professional | 84 | #21 of 332 | #2 of 19 | Map |
| DINKS | 84 | #18 of 324 | #2 of 19 | Map |
| Remote worker | 73 | #157 of 440 | #8 of 31 | Map |
| Commuter | 91 | #2 of 333 | #1 of 19 | Map |
| Car-free household | 84 | #33 of 320 | #3 of 19 | Map |
| Student | 1 | #145 of 187 | #11 of 12 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 80 | #1 of 381 | #1 of 26 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 80 | #1 of 440 | #1 of 31 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 78 | #31 of 324 | #3 of 19 | Map |
| Expat professional | 85 | #12 of 440 | #2 of 31 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 84 | #7 of 381 | #1 of 26 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 27 | #393 of 440 | #28 of 31 | 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 | 19 | #386 of 440 | #26 of 31 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 33 | #392 of 440 | #28 of 31 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 66 | #95 of 440 | #3 of 31 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 81 | #4 of 440 | #1 of 31 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 60 | #368 of 440 | #24 of 31 | Map |
| Coastal living | 75 | #113 of 332 | #11 of 27 | Map |
| Business owner | 93 | #5 of 440 | #2 of 31 | Map |
| Digital native | 66 | #30 of 338 | #4 of 19 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Perbaungan 12 km
- Medan 22 km
- Deli Tua 24 km
- Belawan 26 km
- Sunggal 28 km
- Labuhan Deli 38 km
- Binjai 42 km
- Tebingtinggi 47 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.