Who lives where in Porto: census rankings for all 7 areas
Census figures for all 7 areas, ranked 5 ways: most children, most young adults, most over-65s, newest buildings, most old buildings. Each list shows the area's rent next to it. Source: INE – Censos 2021 (2021).
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Best areas for families in Porto
Under 15 · City figure: 11.4%
| # | Parish | Under 15 | Rent €/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foz | 13.7% | €14.75 |
| 2 | Ramalde | 13.1% | €12.58 |
| 3 | Massarelos | 12.9% | €13.84 |
| 4 | Campanhã | 11.8% | €13.19 |
| 5 | Paranhos | 10.5% | €13.96 |
| 6 | Bonfim | 9.4% | €14.33 |
| 7 | Centro Histórico | 8.8% | €15.05 |
Areas with the most young adults in Porto
Aged 15–24 · City figure: 10.0%
| # | Parish | Aged 15–24 | Rent €/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foz | 11.1% | €14.75 |
| 2 | Ramalde | 10.5% | €12.58 |
| 3 | Paranhos | 10.4% | €13.96 |
| 4 | Massarelos | 10.3% | €13.84 |
| 5 | Campanhã | 10.1% | €13.19 |
| 6 | Bonfim | 8.8% | €14.33 |
| 7 | Centro Histórico | 8.7% | €15.05 |
Areas with the most over-65s in Porto
65 and over · City figure: 26.0%
| # | Parish | 65 and over | Rent €/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bonfim | 28.3% | €14.33 |
| 2 | Centro Histórico | 27.3% | €15.05 |
| 3 | Campanhã | 27.2% | €13.19 |
| 4 | Foz | 26.3% | €14.75 |
| 5 | Paranhos | 25.5% | €13.96 |
| 6 | Massarelos | 24.7% | €13.84 |
| 7 | Ramalde | 23.6% | €12.58 |
Areas with the newest buildings in Porto
People in buildings from 2001+ · City figure: 16.4%
| # | Parish | People in buildings from 2001+ | Rent €/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ramalde | 25.0% | €12.58 |
| 2 | Paranhos | 18.0% | €13.96 |
| 3 | Massarelos | 17.1% | €13.84 |
| 4 | Foz | 17.0% | €14.75 |
| 5 | Centro Histórico | 13.8% | €15.05 |
| 6 | Campanhã | 11.0% | €13.19 |
| 7 | Bonfim | 8.5% | €14.33 |
Areas with the most historic buildings in Porto
People in buildings before 1946 · City figure: 11.9%
| # | Parish | People in buildings before 1946 | Rent €/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Centro Histórico | 22.7% | €15.05 |
| 2 | Bonfim | 18.8% | €14.33 |
| 3 | Campanhã | 17.4% | €13.19 |
| 4 | Paranhos | 8.4% | €13.96 |
| 5 | Massarelos | 6.9% | €13.84 |
| 6 | Ramalde | 6.0% | €12.58 |
| 7 | Foz | 5.7% | €14.75 |
All areas at a glance
| Parish | Rent €/m² | Under 15 | Aged 15–24 | 65 and over | People in buildings from 2001+ | People in buildings before 1946 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonfim | €14.33 | 9.4% | 8.8% | 28.3% | 8.5% | 18.8% |
| Campanhã | €13.19 | 11.8% | 10.1% | 27.2% | 11.0% | 17.4% |
| Centro Histórico | €15.05 | 8.8% | 8.7% | 27.3% | 13.8% | 22.7% |
| Foz | €14.75 | 13.7% | 11.1% | 26.3% | 17.0% | 5.7% |
| Massarelos | €13.84 | 12.9% | 10.3% | 24.7% | 17.1% | 6.9% |
| Paranhos | €13.96 | 10.5% | 10.4% | 25.5% | 18.0% | 8.4% |
| Ramalde | €12.58 | 13.1% | 10.5% | 23.6% | 25.0% | 6.0% |
Source: INE – Censos 2021 (2021); INE – Estatísticas de Rendas da Habitação ao Nível Local (2025).