Braga (São Vítor)

Braga · Official public data · INE Census 2021 · INE 2024

Quality of life
Affordable historic centre

Official public data · INE Census 2021 · INE 2024

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Key indicators

All figures from official Portuguese public sources. Score out of 100 — higher is better.

Rent
82/100
€7.69/m² median rent · INE 2024
calculated from INE 2024 median rent
Affordable
Safety
41/100
43.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · INE 2023
Average
Overall Score
59/100
32,876 residents · INE Census 2021
Good

The Braga (São Vítor) neighbourhood guide

How much does it cost to rent in Braga (São Vítor)?

The median rent in Braga (São Vítor) is €7.69/m² (INE 2024). A typical 2-bedroom apartment (T2 in Portuguese) of around 70 m² costs approximately €538/month. At €7.69/m², São Vítor is the best-value option on this list — central Braga with its medieval cathedral and university, at rents far below Lisbon or Porto.

Is Braga (São Vítor) safe?

Braga recorded 43.8 crimes per 1,000 inhabitants in 2023 (INE), giving Braga (São Vítor) a safety score of 41/100. Braga's crime rate is among the lowest of Portugal's major cities. The university character of the city contributes to a generally safe and lively atmosphere.

What is the neighbourhood like?

With 32,876 residents (INE Census 2021), Braga is one of Portugal's fastest-growing cities, driven by tech companies and the University of Minho. São Vítor sits at the heart of the historic centre, walkable to everything.

Braga (São Vítor) at a glance

All data from official Portuguese public sources. Updated June 2026.

IndicatorValueScoreSource
Median rent€7.69/m²82/100INE 2024
Estimated 2-bed (70 m²)~€538/monthCalculated
Safety (crime rate)43.8 crimes/1,000 residents41/100DGAI 2023
Overall quality of life59/100Calculado
Resident population32,876INE Census 2021
Data being compiled — available in the interactive report