Living in Changde
Changde is a city in Hunan, China, home to 1,457,419 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are single professionals (top 8%, #125 of 1,696), city lovers (top 8%, #115 of 1,543), young professionals (top 8%, #124 of 1,627).
Residents1,457,419
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport122 km (Zhangjiajie Hehua International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km1,457,400 people
Lake shore27 km (Lake Dongting)
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 30 m
Nearest major riverYuan, under 1 km
Main railway line68.4 km
Distance to Beijing1,285 km
Within 10 km1,457,419 people
Greater areaGreater Changde, the core
Winter daylight10 h 17 min, sunset 10:40
See Changde on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Changde
- The Yuan runs through or right past it.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 17 min and sets around 10:40; in late June it sets around 13:35.
How Changde 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 Hunan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 51 | #1,849 of 1,977 | #41 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income household | 75 | #329 of 2,047 | #11 of 43 | Map |
| Low-income family | 66 | #1,459 of 1,977 | #36 of 42 | Map |
| Single parent | 68 | #1,351 of 1,977 | #32 of 42 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 61 | #1,530 of 1,977 | #38 of 42 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 70 | #1,546 of 1,977 | #39 of 42 | Map |
| Early retiree | 58 | #1,837 of 2,047 | #42 of 43 | Map |
| Single professional | 86 | #125 of 1,696 | #4 of 38 | Map |
| Young professional | 88 | #124 of 1,627 | #4 of 36 | Map |
| DINKS | 88 | #130 of 1,543 | #4 of 30 | Map |
| Remote worker | 70 | #1,024 of 2,047 | #28 of 43 | Map |
| Commuter | 87 | #143 of 1,657 | #4 of 38 | Map |
| Car-free household | 94 | #117 of 1,462 | #2 of 29 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #774 of 819 | #15 of 18 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 73 | #441 of 1,977 | #13 of 42 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 69 | #441 of 2,047 | #10 of 43 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 90 | #115 of 1,543 | #2 of 30 | Map |
| Expat professional | 79 | #169 of 2,047 | #6 of 43 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 74 | #244 of 1,977 | #8 of 42 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 8 | #1,975 of 2,047 | #43 of 43 | 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 | #1,974 of 2,047 | #38 of 43 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 17 | #1,942 of 2,047 | #42 of 43 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 61 | #520 of 2,047 | #14 of 43 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 72 | #188 of 2,047 | #7 of 43 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 57 | #1,994 of 2,047 | #42 of 43 | Map |
| Coastal living | 59 | #375 of 433 | #6 of 7 | Map |
| Business owner | 80 | #297 of 2,047 | #6 of 43 | Map |
| Digital native | 70 | #137 of 1,696 | #5 of 38 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Shenliu 62 km
- Jinshi 66 km
- Qionghu 67 km
- Nanzhou 78 km
- Heshan (Hunan) 82 km
- Xiulin 102 km
- Wulingyuan 117 km
- Zhangjiajie 119 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.