Living in Hengyang
Hengyang is a city in Hunan, China, home to 1,075,516 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income households (top 10%, #204 of 2,047), single professionals (top 11%, #185 of 1,696), city lovers (top 12%, #173 of 1,543).
Residents1,075,516
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport157 km (Changsha Huanghua International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km1,075,500 people
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 80 m, height range 0 m
Nearest major riverXiang, under 1 km
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Beijing1,491 km
Within 10 km1,075,516 people
Greater areaGreater Hengyang, 3 km out
Winter daylight10 h 27 min, sunset 10:41
See Hengyang on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Hengyang
- The Xiang runs through or right past it.
- It is part of Greater Hengyang, 3 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 27 min and sets around 10:41; in late June it sets around 13:26.
How Hengyang 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 | 60 | #1,450 of 1,977 | #32 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income household | 76 | #204 of 2,047 | #5 of 43 | Map |
| Low-income family | 69 | #1,064 of 1,977 | #25 of 42 | Map |
| Single parent | 70 | #999 of 1,977 | #24 of 42 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 64 | #1,330 of 1,977 | #35 of 42 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 79 | #616 of 1,977 | #17 of 42 | Map |
| Early retiree | 64 | #1,399 of 2,047 | #37 of 43 | Map |
| Single professional | 83 | #185 of 1,696 | #7 of 38 | Map |
| Young professional | 85 | #183 of 1,627 | #7 of 36 | Map |
| DINKS | 84 | #190 of 1,543 | #8 of 30 | Map |
| Remote worker | 76 | #375 of 2,047 | #10 of 43 | Map |
| Commuter | 87 | #192 of 1,657 | #7 of 38 | Map |
| Car-free household | 91 | #173 of 1,462 | #7 of 29 | Map |
| Student | 1 | #655 of 819 | #12 of 18 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 74 | #261 of 1,977 | #6 of 42 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 69 | #364 of 2,047 | #7 of 43 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 85 | #173 of 1,543 | #7 of 30 | Map |
| Expat professional | 74 | #279 of 2,047 | #8 of 43 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 73 | #290 of 1,977 | #10 of 42 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 19 | #1,822 of 2,047 | #37 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 | #1,999 of 2,047 | #40 of 43 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 29 | #1,806 of 2,047 | #35 of 43 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 69 | #184 of 2,047 | #9 of 43 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 70 | #260 of 2,047 | #9 of 43 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 58 | #1,984 of 2,047 | #41 of 43 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 75 | #460 of 2,047 | #10 of 43 | Map |
| Digital native | 67 | #231 of 1,696 | #8 of 38 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Hongqiao (Hunan) 52 km
- Leiyang 59 km
- Yongfeng 77 km
- Bojia 80 km
- Qingshuping 81 km
- Wuxi (Hunan) 83 km
- Santangpu 85 km
- Gantang (Hunan, 90,000 residents) 88 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.