Key indicators
All figures from official Portuguese public sources. Score out of 100 — higher is better.
The Póvoa de Varzim neighbourhood guide
How much does it cost to rent in Póvoa de Varzim?
The median rent in Póvoa de Varzim is €8.15/m² (INE 2024). A typical 2-bedroom apartment (T2 in Portuguese) of around 70 m² costs approximately €570/month. At €8.15/m², Póvoa de Varzim is below the national average (€10.50/m²) — a more affordable option in Póvoa de Varzim.
Is Póvoa de Varzim safe?
Póvoa de Varzim recorded 42.1 crimes per 1,000 inhabitants in 2023 (INE), giving Póvoa de Varzim a safety score of 45/100. Póvoa de Varzim has 42.1 crimes per 1,000 residents (INE 2023), close to the national average of ~35.
What is the neighbourhood like?
With 29,237 residents (INE Census 2021), With 29,237 residents, Póvoa de Varzim is a established neighbourhood in Póvoa de Varzim. The Melhor Zona quality of life score is 60/100, based on real INE data.
Póvoa de Varzim at a glance
All data from official Portuguese public sources. Updated June 2026.
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