Living in Cidade da Maia
Cidade da Maia is a large parish in Norte, Portugal, home to 40,534 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are expat professionals (top 5%, #17 of 419), business owners (top 8%, #76 of 995), people who want to live by the sea (top 26%, #197 of 767).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Cidade da Maia
- The North Atlantic Ocean is 9 km away.
- It is part of Greater Porto, 9 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 12 min and sets around 17:09; in late June it sets around 21:11.
How Cidade da Maia ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Portugal. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, 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 Portugal | In Norte | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 38 | #954 of 1,505 | #581 of 646 | Map |
| Low-income household | 18 | #414 of 699 | #209 of 255 | Map |
| Low-income family | 29 | #370 of 676 | #206 of 252 | Map |
| Single parent | 36 | #174 of 404 | #102 of 141 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 65 | #324 of 952 | #241 of 383 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 61 | #294 of 952 | #273 of 383 | Map |
| Early retiree | 61 | #305 of 819 | #207 of 293 | Map |
| Single professional | 57 | #56 of 192 | #2 of 75 | Map |
| Young professional | 58 | #77 of 175 | #10 of 68 | Map |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 57 | #172 of 419 | #107 of 142 | Map |
| Commuter | 55 | #304 of 385 | #152 of 208 | Map |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 28 | #305 of 676 | #172 of 252 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 21 | #638 of 995 | #329 of 389 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 72 | #17 of 419 | #10 of 142 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 62 | #404 of 952 | #295 of 383 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 13 | #1,709 of 1,811 | #709 of 735 | 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 | 31 | #967 of 1,599 | #391 of 655 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 0 | #1,757 of 1,811 | #709 of 735 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 63 | #431 of 1,599 | #342 of 655 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 71 | #137 of 3,092 | #55 of 1426 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #327 of 995 | #294 of 389 | Map |
| Coastal living | 68 | #197 of 767 | #94 of 299 | Map |
| Business owner | 70 | #76 of 995 | #38 of 389 | Map |
| Digital native | 59 | #64 of 201 | #4 of 82 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Nogueira e Silva Escura 3 km
- Moreira 4 km
- Castêlo da Maia 4 km
- Custóias, Leça do Balio e Guifões 4 km
- Águas Santas 5 km
- São Mamede de Infesta e Senhora da Hora 5 km
- Vila Nova da Telha 5 km
- Pedrouços 5 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.