Living in Wulingyuan
Wulingyuan is a large place in Hunan, China, home to 52,712 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 2%, #23 of 2,047), climate-conscious movers (top 3%, #48 of 2,047), rural value seekers (top 5%, #100 of 2,047).
Residents52,712
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport29 km (Zhangjiajie Hehua International)
Nearest city of 100k+25 km
Within 30 km494,500 people
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 500 m, height range 420 m
Main railway line20.6 km
Distance to Beijing1,292 km
Within 10 km52,712 people
Winter daylight10 h 16 min, sunset 10:44
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Wulingyuan
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 16 min and sets around 10:44; in late June it sets around 13:40.
How Wulingyuan 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 | 71 | #135 of 1,977 | #4 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income household | 62 | #1,290 of 2,047 | #21 of 43 | Map |
| Low-income family | 72 | #342 of 1,977 | #8 of 42 | Map |
| Single parent | 73 | #373 of 1,977 | #7 of 42 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 75 | #309 of 1,977 | #5 of 42 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 83 | #168 of 1,977 | #5 of 42 | Map |
| Early retiree | 77 | #23 of 2,047 | #1 of 43 | Map |
| Single professional | 40 | #1,326 of 1,696 | #27 of 38 | Map |
| Young professional | 42 | #1,326 of 1,627 | #28 of 36 | Map |
| DINKS | 42 | #1,308 of 1,543 | #25 of 30 | Map |
| Remote worker | 76 | #335 of 2,047 | #9 of 43 | Map |
| Commuter | 58 | #1,350 of 1,657 | #25 of 38 | Map |
| Car-free household | 42 | #1,272 of 1,462 | #26 of 29 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 66 | #1,263 of 1,977 | #24 of 42 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 61 | #1,068 of 2,047 | #18 of 43 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 29 | #1,295 of 1,543 | #27 of 30 | Map |
| Expat professional | 52 | #1,027 of 2,047 | #18 of 43 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 58 | #935 of 1,977 | #21 of 42 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 82 | #131 of 2,047 | #1 of 43 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 16 | #563 of 1,774 | #3 of 8 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 62 | #173 of 2,047 | #2 of 43 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 67 | #100 of 2,047 | #2 of 43 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 52 | #1,105 of 2,047 | #25 of 43 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 52 | #1,062 of 2,047 | #18 of 43 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 79 | #48 of 2,047 | #1 of 43 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 63 | #1,011 of 2,047 | #18 of 43 | Map |
| Digital native | 41 | #1,305 of 1,696 | #26 of 38 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Zhangjiajie 25 km
- Changde 117 km
- Jinshi 131 km
- Jishou 139 km
- Zhicheng (Hubei) 140 km
- Youchou 143 km
- Enshi 147 km
- Erong 150 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.