Living in Yichang
Yichang is a city in Hubei, China, home to 1,350,150 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are single professionals (top 9%, #140 of 1,696), young professionals (top 9%, #138 of 1,627), city lovers (top 9%, #133 of 1,543).
Residents1,350,150
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport197 km (Zhangjiajie Hehua International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km1,350,200 people
Terrain around itabout 110 m, height range 200 m
Nearest major riverChang Jiang, 1.4 km
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Beijing1,124 km
Within 10 km1,350,150 people
Greater areaGreater Yichang, the core
Winter daylight10 h 09 min, sunset 10:38
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Yichang
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 09 min and sets around 10:38; in late June it sets around 13:41.
How Yichang 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 Hubei | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 57 | #1,620 of 1,977 | #47 of 53 | Map |
| Low-income household | 76 | #301 of 2,047 | #11 of 54 | Map |
| Low-income family | 67 | #1,373 of 1,977 | #44 of 53 | Map |
| Single parent | 69 | #1,275 of 1,977 | #42 of 53 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 59 | #1,660 of 1,977 | #51 of 53 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 76 | #952 of 1,977 | #42 of 53 | Map |
| Early retiree | 61 | #1,673 of 2,047 | #52 of 54 | Map |
| Single professional | 85 | #140 of 1,696 | #4 of 52 | Map |
| Young professional | 87 | #138 of 1,627 | #3 of 50 | Map |
| DINKS | 87 | #146 of 1,543 | #3 of 46 | Map |
| Remote worker | 73 | #670 of 2,047 | #27 of 54 | Map |
| Commuter | 87 | #154 of 1,657 | #4 of 51 | Map |
| Car-free household | 93 | #132 of 1,462 | #3 of 42 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #789 of 819 | #26 of 27 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 74 | #384 of 1,977 | #12 of 53 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 67 | #568 of 2,047 | #15 of 54 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 89 | #133 of 1,543 | #3 of 46 | Map |
| Expat professional | 74 | #267 of 2,047 | #10 of 54 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 69 | #412 of 1,977 | #17 of 53 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 14 | #1,880 of 2,047 | #51 of 54 | 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 | 14 | #1,633 of 2,047 | #37 of 54 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 24 | #1,853 of 2,047 | #49 of 54 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 67 | #294 of 2,047 | #10 of 54 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 69 | #310 of 2,047 | #11 of 54 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 62 | #1,914 of 2,047 | #51 of 54 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 74 | #477 of 2,047 | #11 of 54 | Map |
| Digital native | 68 | #198 of 1,696 | #8 of 52 | Map |
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Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.