Living in Changsha (Hunan)
Changsha (Hunan) is a city in Hunan, China, home to 3,093,980 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are couples without children (DINKs) (top 1%, #1 of 1,543), city lovers (top 1%, #1 of 1,543), expat professionals (top 1%, #15 of 2,047).
Residents3,093,980
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport24 km (Changsha Huanghua International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km3,122,000 people
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 50 m, height range 30 m
Nearest major riverXiang, 1.1 km
Main railway line1.0 km
Distance to Beijing1,342 km
Within 10 km3,093,980 people
Greater areaGreater Changsha, the core
Winter daylight10 h 21 min, sunset 10:37
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Changsha (Hunan)
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 21 min and sets around 10:37; in late June it sets around 13:28.
How Changsha (Hunan) 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 | #1,850 of 1,977 | #42 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income household | 72 | #578 of 2,047 | #16 of 43 | Map |
| Low-income family | 60 | #1,800 of 1,977 | #42 of 42 | Map |
| Single parent | 63 | #1,738 of 1,977 | #42 of 42 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 64 | #1,308 of 1,977 | #34 of 42 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 83 | #216 of 1,977 | #6 of 42 | Map |
| Early retiree | 64 | #1,397 of 2,047 | #36 of 43 | Map |
| Single professional | 90 | #21 of 1,696 | #1 of 38 | Map |
| Young professional | 92 | #20 of 1,627 | #1 of 36 | Map |
| DINKS | 94 | #1 of 1,543 | #1 of 30 | Map |
| Remote worker | 82 | #41 of 2,047 | #4 of 43 | Map |
| Commuter | 88 | #68 of 1,657 | #3 of 38 | Map |
| Car-free household | 97 | #41 of 1,462 | #1 of 29 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #710 of 819 | #14 of 18 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 71 | #740 of 1,977 | #17 of 42 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 67 | #557 of 2,047 | #14 of 43 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 94 | #1 of 1,543 | #1 of 30 | Map |
| Expat professional | 91 | #15 of 2,047 | #1 of 43 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 78 | #116 of 1,977 | #5 of 42 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 10 | #1,942 of 2,047 | #42 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 | #1,951 of 2,047 | #37 of 43 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 15 | #1,965 of 2,047 | #43 of 43 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 71 | #131 of 2,047 | #7 of 43 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 79 | #33 of 2,047 | #3 of 43 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 62 | #1,904 of 2,047 | #40 of 43 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 92 | #21 of 2,047 | #1 of 43 | Map |
| Digital native | 73 | #21 of 1,696 | #1 of 38 | 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.