Who lives where in Vila Nova de Gaia: census rankings for all 18 areas
Census figures for all 18 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 Vila Nova de Gaia
Under 15 · City figure: 12.8%
| # | Parish | Under 15 | Rent €/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canelas | 14.7% | €8.51 |
| 2 | São Félix da Marinha | 13.9% | €9.03 |
| 3 | Canidelo | 13.5% | €11.42 |
| 4 | Arcozelo | 13.5% | €8.85 |
| 5 | Madalena | 13.4% | €12.00 |
| 6 | Vilar de Andorinho | 13.1% | €8.92 |
| 7 | Oliveira do Douro | 12.9% | €10.53 |
| 8 | Avintes | 12.5% | €8.75 |
Areas with the most young adults in Vila Nova de Gaia
Aged 15–24 · City figure: 10.6%
| # | Parish | Aged 15–24 | Rent €/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vilar de Andorinho | 12.1% | €8.92 |
| 2 | Canelas | 11.1% | €8.51 |
| 3 | Avintes | 10.8% | €8.75 |
| 4 | Oliveira do Douro | 10.5% | €10.53 |
| 5 | Arcozelo | 10.5% | €8.85 |
| 6 | Madalena | 10.3% | €12.00 |
| 7 | Canidelo | 10.1% | €11.42 |
| 8 | São Félix da Marinha | 10.1% | €9.03 |
Areas with the most over-65s in Vila Nova de Gaia
65 and over · City figure: 21.4%
| # | Parish | 65 and over | Rent €/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madalena | 22.4% | €12.00 |
| 2 | Avintes | 22.2% | €8.75 |
| 3 | Oliveira do Douro | 21.8% | €10.53 |
| 4 | São Félix da Marinha | 20.7% | €9.03 |
| 5 | Arcozelo | 20.4% | €8.85 |
| 6 | Canidelo | 20.3% | €11.42 |
| 7 | Vilar de Andorinho | 18.2% | €8.92 |
| 8 | Canelas | 16.3% | €8.51 |
Areas with the newest buildings in Vila Nova de Gaia
People in buildings from 2001+ · City figure: 21.1%
| # | Parish | People in buildings from 2001+ | Rent €/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arcozelo | 30.9% | €8.85 |
| 2 | Madalena | 29.7% | €12.00 |
| 3 | São Félix da Marinha | 27.0% | €9.03 |
| 4 | Canidelo | 26.7% | €11.42 |
| 5 | Canelas | 24.2% | €8.51 |
| 6 | Avintes | 19.2% | €8.75 |
| 7 | Oliveira do Douro | 16.5% | €10.53 |
| 8 | Vilar de Andorinho | 10.4% | €8.92 |
Areas with the most historic buildings in Vila Nova de Gaia
People in buildings before 1946 · City figure: 5.5%
| # | Parish | People in buildings before 1946 | Rent €/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avintes | 9.6% | €8.75 |
| 2 | Arcozelo | 6.4% | €8.85 |
| 3 | Oliveira do Douro | 5.8% | €10.53 |
| 4 | Madalena | 5.2% | €12.00 |
| 5 | São Félix da Marinha | 4.0% | €9.03 |
| 6 | Canelas | 3.6% | €8.51 |
| 7 | Vilar de Andorinho | 3.4% | €8.92 |
| 8 | Canidelo | 2.5% | €11.42 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcozelo | €8.85 | 13.5% | 10.5% | 20.4% | 30.9% | 6.4% |
| Avintes | €8.75 | 12.5% | 10.8% | 22.2% | 19.2% | 9.6% |
| Canelas | €8.51 | 14.7% | 11.1% | 16.3% | 24.2% | 3.6% |
| Canidelo | €11.42 | 13.5% | 10.1% | 20.3% | 26.7% | 2.5% |
| Madalena | €12.00 | 13.4% | 10.3% | 22.4% | 29.7% | 5.2% |
| Oliveira do Douro | €10.53 | 12.9% | 10.5% | 21.8% | 16.5% | 5.8% |
| São Félix da Marinha | €9.03 | 13.9% | 10.1% | 20.7% | 27.0% | 4.0% |
| Vilar de Andorinho | €8.92 | 13.1% | 12.1% | 18.2% | 10.4% | 3.4% |
Source: INE – Censos 2021 (2021); INE – Estatísticas de Rendas da Habitação ao Nível Local (2025).