An analysis by the management company eXp Portugal indicates that 65.4% of properties for sale in the country correspond to homes with three or more bedrooms, considered suitable for families.
The percentage reveals a significant supply of larger homes, but with relevant regional differences that can affect mobility and purchasing decisions.
Faro leads the regional ranking, with 76.7% of the sales stock made up of family homes, followed by Braga (75.2%), Leiria (74.8%), Santarém (73.8%) and Bragança (72.5%). Other areas with high availability include Vila Real (71.8%), Setúbal (70.9%), Aveiro (69.5%), Madeira (67.9%) and the Azores (67.2%).
On the other hand, the lowest proportions are found in Castelo Branco (57.0%), Porto (58.1%) and Beja (60.4%). Lisbon has 61.7% of homes with three or more bedrooms and is close to the national average, while Coimbra (66.6%), Viseu (66.0%) and Évora (64.7%) also have a high supply for families.
The unequal distribution of stock has economic implications: areas with greater supply may attract families in search of space, while regions with a lower percentage of family properties may experience pressure on prices and greater demand for alternatives (renovation, expansion or relocation to outskirts).
João Miguel Louro, director of eXp Portugal, says that “family dynamics continue to be one of the main drivers of housing demand. Whether people are preparing to start a family or already have children and need more space, these stages of life determine both the type of house they look for and the locations they consider”, he adds.
The study also highlights that family size influences internal and cross-border flows, with families favoring regions that combine adequate housing supply, services and schools — factors that guide purchasing decisions and impact local demand.