Living in Xiangxiang

Xiangxiang is a large place in Hunan, China, home to 87,592 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 16%, #316 of 2,047), single pensioners (top 16%, #307 of 1,977), retired couples (top 21%, #403 of 1,977).

Residents87,592
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport85 km (Changsha Huanghua International)
Nearest city of 100k+20 km
Within 30 km205,600 people
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 110 m, height range 110 m
Main railway line1.3 km
Distance to Beijing1,402 km
Within 10 km87,592 people
Greater areaGreater Xiangtan, 38 km out
Winter daylight10 h 23 min, sunset 10:40

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How Xiangxiang 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.

ProfileScoreIn ChinaIn Hunan
Young family68#517 of 1,977#12 of 42Map
Low-income household60#1,394 of 2,047#27 of 43Map
Low-income family70#734 of 1,977#18 of 42Map
Single parent72#725 of 1,977#18 of 42Map
Pensioner couple74#403 of 1,977#7 of 42Map
Single pensioner82#307 of 1,977#7 of 42Map
Early retiree74#316 of 2,047#10 of 43Map
Single professional42#1,276 of 1,696#26 of 38Map
Young professional44#1,256 of 1,627#25 of 36Map
DINKS42#1,296 of 1,543#24 of 30Map
Remote worker74#541 of 2,047#16 of 43Map
Commuter58#1,342 of 1,657#24 of 38Map
Car-free household51#1,044 of 1,462#22 of 29Map
Studentnot ranked: below the minimum for regional access–Map
First-home buyer64#1,391 of 1,977#26 of 42Map
Budget-constrained mover58#1,274 of 2,047#23 of 43Map
Urban lifestyle seeker37#1,094 of 1,543#23 of 30Map
Expat professional46#1,241 of 2,047#22 of 43Map
Healthcare-first mover59#890 of 1,977#20 of 42Map
Nature-focused household69#744 of 2,047#17 of 43Map
Cross-border commuternot ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side–Map
Outdoor and mountain lover31#1,080 of 2,047#21 of 43Map
Rural value seeker59#786 of 2,047#16 of 43Map
High-net-worth mover53#1,081 of 2,047#24 of 43Map
Lottery winner50#1,155 of 2,047#21 of 43Map
Climate-resilient relocation75#495 of 2,047#11 of 43Map
Coastal livingnot ranked: below the minimum for coast–Map
Business owner54#1,303 of 2,047#21 of 43Map
Digital native41#1,316 of 1,696#27 of 38Map

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Services nearby (people within 10 km: shops, doctors, cafes, transport)100
  • Climate exposure (estimate: coastal and river flooding, heat; 100 = low)92
  • Climate (mild and sunny: climate class and winter daylight)80
  • Freight access (motorway, rail, port)74
  • Mobility and connectivity72
  • Market reach (residents within 100 km, across borders)64
  • Green space59
  • Education and family59
  • Flat land (terrain relief)57
  • Home market (residents of the same country within 150 km)55
  • Affordability54
  • Jobs and economy47
  • Foundation41
  • Lifestyle and amenities39
  • Universities in town (universities and universities of applied sciences within 10 km)36
  • University-town character (universities relative to the people nearby)36
  • City scale (people within 10 km: big-city life, transit, scenes)34
  • One-day truck radius (residents within 300 km, across borders)33
  • Mountains and water (terrain relief, lakes and the sea nearby)16
  • Port access (major sea or inland port)0
  • Chemical park nearby (sites with pipeline links)0
  • National border nearby (straight line)0
  • Financial centre (banking and capital markets) within commuting distance0
  • Commodity-trading or gold hub within commuting distance0
  • Crypto hub within commuting distance0
  • Wealth-management centre within commuting distance0

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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.