Living in Zhijiang
Zhijiang is a large place in Hubei, China, home to 60,169 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 11%, #216 of 2,047), young families (top 14%, #274 of 1,977), rural value seekers (top 16%, #321 of 2,047).
Residents60,169
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport194 km (Zhangjiajie Hehua International)
Nearest city of 100k+28 km
Within 30 km219,600 people
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 50 m, height range 30 m
Nearest major riverChang Jiang, under 1 km
Main railway line18.4 km
Distance to Beijing1,138 km
Within 10 km60,169 people
Winter daylight10 h 11 min, sunset 10:37
See Zhijiang on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Zhijiang
- The Chang Jiang runs through or right past it.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 11 min and sets around 10:37; in late June it sets around 13:38.
How Zhijiang 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 | #274 of 1,977 | #14 of 53 | Map |
| Low-income household | 58 | #1,457 of 2,047 | #40 of 54 | Map |
| Low-income family | 71 | #471 of 1,977 | #24 of 53 | Map |
| Single parent | 73 | #490 of 1,977 | #24 of 53 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 70 | #855 of 1,977 | #42 of 53 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 76 | #946 of 1,977 | #41 of 53 | Map |
| Early retiree | 74 | #216 of 2,047 | #4 of 54 | Map |
| Single professional | 36 | #1,422 of 1,696 | #40 of 52 | Map |
| Young professional | 37 | #1,408 of 1,627 | #40 of 50 | Map |
| DINKS | 36 | #1,405 of 1,543 | #40 of 46 | Map |
| Remote worker | 67 | #1,333 of 2,047 | #48 of 54 | Map |
| Commuter | 53 | #1,466 of 1,657 | #40 of 51 | Map |
| Car-free household | 41 | #1,277 of 1,462 | #41 of 42 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 63 | #1,440 of 1,977 | #40 of 53 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 54 | #1,524 of 2,047 | #44 of 54 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 28 | #1,326 of 1,543 | #43 of 46 | Map |
| Expat professional | 32 | #1,570 of 2,047 | #45 of 54 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 46 | #1,549 of 1,977 | #51 of 53 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 77 | #445 of 2,047 | #4 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 | 17 | #1,518 of 2,047 | #34 of 54 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 65 | #321 of 2,047 | #3 of 54 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 48 | #1,394 of 2,047 | #45 of 54 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 41 | #1,484 of 2,047 | #47 of 54 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 65 | #1,800 of 2,047 | #48 of 54 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 40 | #1,567 of 2,047 | #44 of 54 | Map |
| Digital native | 35 | #1,484 of 1,696 | #43 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.