Living in Santander
Santander is a city in Cantabria, Spain, home to 172,221 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are retired couples (top 4%, #78 of 2,098), young families (top 4%, #108 of 2,778), single pensioners (top 7%, #140 of 2,098).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Santander
- It is right on the coast of the Bay of Biscay.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 57 min and sets around 17:42; in late June it sets around 22:00.
How Santander ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Spain. 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, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In Spain | In Cantabria | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 63 | #108 of 2,778 | #7 of 61 | Map |
| Low-income household | 35 | #946 of 1,796 | #20 of 30 | Map |
| Low-income family | 51 | #305 of 1,689 | #18 of 28 | Map |
| Single parent | 58 | #137 of 1,254 | #10 of 21 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 71 | #78 of 2,098 | #2 of 46 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 68 | #140 of 2,098 | #2 of 46 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #287 of 1,989 | #2 of 35 | Map |
| Single professional | 66 | #79 of 828 | #1 of 18 | Map |
| Young professional | 70 | #77 of 794 | #1 of 20 | Map |
| DINKS | 70 | #91 of 518 | #1 of 10 | Map |
| Remote worker | 61 | #564 of 1,313 | #4 of 22 | Map |
| Commuter | 76 | #98 of 1,136 | #1 of 29 | Map |
| Car-free household | 75 | #58 of 675 | #1 of 16 | Map |
| Student | 82 | #43 of 393 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 48 | #427 of 1,689 | #12 of 28 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 31 | #1,474 of 2,260 | #36 of 48 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 68 | #71 of 715 | #1 of 18 | Map |
| Expat professional | 69 | #224 of 1,313 | #1 of 22 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 66 | #264 of 2,098 | #8 of 46 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 21 | #2,741 of 3,442 | #62 of 73 | 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 | 46 | #716 of 3,137 | #50 of 66 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 10 | #2,809 of 3,442 | #68 of 73 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 69 | #206 of 3,137 | #3 of 66 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 67 | #523 of 8,132 | #6 of 102 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 65 | #272 of 2,260 | #11 of 48 | Map |
| Coastal living | 69 | #184 of 1,174 | #8 of 48 | Map |
| Business owner | 73 | #274 of 2,260 | #1 of 48 | Map |
| Digital native | 65 | #73 of 877 | #1 of 21 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Camargo 5 km
- Marina de Cudeyo 6 km
- Santa Cruz de Bezana 7 km
- Astillero, El 7 km
- Medio Cudeyo 11 km
- Piélagos 13 km
- Entrambasaguas 13 km
- Miengo 15 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.