Living in Lu’an
Lu’an is a city in Anhui, China, home to 1,644,344 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are remote workers (top 4%, #68 of 2,047), people who put healthcare first (top 5%, #92 of 1,977), digital natives (top 5%, #80 of 1,696).
Residents1,644,344
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport52 km (Hefei Xinqiao International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km1,644,300 people
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 50 m, height range 60 m
Main railway line64.8 km
Distance to Beijing911 km
Within 10 km1,644,344 people
Greater areaGreater Luan, 4 km out
Winter daylight10 h 04 min, sunset 10:15
See Lu’an on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Lu’an
- It is part of Greater Luan, 4 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 04 min and sets around 10:15; in late June it sets around 13:22.
How Lu’an ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in China. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In China | In Anhui | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 55 | #1,700 of 1,977 | #27 of 35 | Map |
| Low-income household | 75 | #379 of 2,047 | #11 of 35 | Map |
| Low-income family | 65 | #1,565 of 1,977 | #25 of 35 | Map |
| Single parent | 67 | #1,471 of 1,977 | #23 of 35 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 65 | #1,230 of 1,977 | #28 of 35 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 83 | #212 of 1,977 | #5 of 35 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #1,499 of 2,047 | #24 of 35 | Map |
| Single professional | 87 | #101 of 1,696 | #5 of 28 | Map |
| Young professional | 89 | #99 of 1,627 | #5 of 28 | Map |
| DINKS | 89 | #115 of 1,543 | #6 of 28 | Map |
| Remote worker | 81 | #68 of 2,047 | #1 of 35 | Map |
| Commuter | 87 | #131 of 1,657 | #4 of 28 | Map |
| Car-free household | 95 | #106 of 1,462 | #6 of 27 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #756 of 819 | #21 of 23 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 73 | #502 of 1,977 | #13 of 35 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 70 | #304 of 2,047 | #7 of 35 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 91 | #104 of 1,543 | #6 of 28 | Map |
| Expat professional | 86 | #99 of 2,047 | #2 of 35 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 79 | #92 of 1,977 | #3 of 35 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 13 | #1,881 of 2,047 | #27 of 35 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 0 | #1,966 of 2,047 | #27 of 35 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 21 | #1,893 of 2,047 | #29 of 35 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 69 | #199 of 2,047 | #6 of 35 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 77 | #81 of 2,047 | #1 of 35 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #1,595 of 2,047 | #22 of 35 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 86 | #164 of 2,047 | #2 of 35 | Map |
| Digital native | 71 | #80 of 1,696 | #3 of 28 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Wuyang 38 km
- Huoqiu Chengguanzhen 72 km
- Hefei 74 km
- Lucheng 91 km
- Yingshang Chengguanzhen 102 km
- Huainan 109 km
- Datong (Anhui) 111 km
- Chaohu 129 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.