Living in Zhicheng (Hubei)
Zhicheng (Hubei) is a city in Hubei, China, home to 159,383 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are young families (top 14%, #262 of 1,977), single parents (top 16%, #307 of 1,977), low-income families (top 19%, #369 of 1,977).
Residents159,383
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport168 km (Zhangjiajie Hehua International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km219,600 people
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 80 m, height range 140 m
Nearest major riverChang Jiang, 1.3 km
Main railway line1.8 km
Distance to Beijing1,159 km
Within 10 km159,383 people
Winter daylight10 h 11 min, sunset 10:38
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Zhicheng (Hubei)
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 11 min and sets around 10:38; in late June it sets around 13:39.
How Zhicheng (Hubei) 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 | 70 | #262 of 1,977 | #12 of 53 | Map |
| Low-income household | 67 | #1,002 of 2,047 | #25 of 54 | Map |
| Low-income family | 72 | #369 of 1,977 | #20 of 53 | Map |
| Single parent | 74 | #307 of 1,977 | #17 of 53 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 72 | #657 of 1,977 | #30 of 53 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 79 | #665 of 1,977 | #28 of 53 | Map |
| Early retiree | 70 | #823 of 2,047 | #31 of 54 | Map |
| Single professional | 57 | #761 of 1,696 | #24 of 52 | Map |
| Young professional | 61 | #700 of 1,627 | #23 of 50 | Map |
| DINKS | 57 | #798 of 1,543 | #24 of 46 | Map |
| Remote worker | 72 | #826 of 2,047 | #32 of 54 | Map |
| Commuter | 74 | #709 of 1,657 | #23 of 51 | Map |
| Car-free household | 69 | #583 of 1,462 | #26 of 42 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 70 | #851 of 1,977 | #25 of 53 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 59 | #1,209 of 2,047 | #28 of 54 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 56 | #629 of 1,543 | #26 of 46 | Map |
| Expat professional | 48 | #1,158 of 2,047 | #29 of 54 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 60 | #816 of 1,977 | #32 of 53 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 53 | #1,253 of 2,047 | #29 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 | 27 | #1,179 of 2,047 | #23 of 54 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 50 | #1,229 of 2,047 | #27 of 54 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 58 | #708 of 2,047 | #24 of 54 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 53 | #991 of 2,047 | #30 of 54 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 67 | #1,703 of 2,047 | #44 of 54 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 56 | #1,226 of 2,047 | #29 of 54 | Map |
| Digital native | 50 | #854 of 1,696 | #28 of 52 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
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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.