Living in Matosinhos e Leça da Palmeira
Matosinhos e Leça da Palmeira is a large parish in Norte, Portugal, home to 49,034 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are expat professionals (top 5%, #19 of 419), business owners (top 14%, #133 of 995), people who want to live by the sea (top 27%, #204 of 767).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Matosinhos e Leça da Palmeira
- It is right on the coast of the North Atlantic Ocean.
- It is part of Greater Porto, 7 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 Matosinhos e Leça da Palmeira 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 | 36 | #1,026 of 1,505 | #609 of 646 | Map |
| Low-income household | 13 | #539 of 699 | #239 of 255 | Map |
| Low-income family | 25 | #434 of 676 | #236 of 252 | Map |
| Single parent | 33 | #205 of 404 | #121 of 141 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 66 | #299 of 952 | #222 of 383 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 61 | #288 of 952 | #267 of 383 | Map |
| Early retiree | 62 | #297 of 819 | #205 of 293 | 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 | 56 | #195 of 419 | #116 of 142 | 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 regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 22 | #445 of 676 | #212 of 252 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 18 | #743 of 995 | #371 of 389 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 72 | #19 of 419 | #11 of 142 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 62 | #415 of 952 | #304 of 383 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 13 | #1,703 of 1,811 | #707 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 | #942 of 1,599 | #381 of 655 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 0 | #1,759 of 1,811 | #711 of 735 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 64 | #401 of 1,599 | #322 of 655 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 70 | #168 of 3,092 | #76 of 1426 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 63 | #356 of 995 | #315 of 389 | Map |
| Coastal living | 68 | #204 of 767 | #98 of 299 | Map |
| Business owner | 69 | #133 of 995 | #70 of 389 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
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Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.