Living in Balu
Balu is a large place in Jiangsu, China, home to 38,894 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are retired couples (top 8%, #158 of 1,977), students (top 12%, #95 of 819), movers on a budget (top 27%, #548 of 2,047).
Residents38,894
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport119 km (Lianyungang Huaguoshan International)
Nearest city of 100k+14 km
Within 30 km1,226,600 people
Lake shore23 km (Lake Luoma)
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 0 m
Nearest large lakeLuoma Hu, 23 km
Main railway line13.3 km
Distance to Beijing653 km
Within 10 km207,209 people
LandscapeNorth China Plain
Winter daylight9 h 52 min, sunset 10:03
See Balu on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Balu
- The landscape belongs to the North China Plain.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 52 min and sets around 10:03; in late June it sets around 13:23.
How Balu 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 Jiangsu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 65 | #1,017 of 1,977 | #79 of 152 | Map |
| Low-income household | 72 | #636 of 2,047 | #69 of 152 | Map |
| Low-income family | 68 | #1,168 of 1,977 | #88 of 152 | Map |
| Single parent | 69 | #1,197 of 1,977 | #88 of 152 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 77 | #158 of 1,977 | #32 of 152 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 80 | #557 of 1,977 | #49 of 152 | Map |
| Early retiree | 69 | #1,052 of 2,047 | #86 of 152 | Map |
| Single professional | 57 | #769 of 1,696 | #87 of 149 | Map |
| Young professional | 58 | #781 of 1,627 | #84 of 146 | Map |
| DINKS | 58 | #776 of 1,543 | #91 of 141 | Map |
| Remote worker | 73 | #682 of 2,047 | #55 of 152 | Map |
| Commuter | 72 | #797 of 1,657 | #77 of 148 | Map |
| Car-free household | 57 | #856 of 1,462 | #86 of 134 | Map |
| Student | 62 | #95 of 819 | #5 of 84 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 70 | #783 of 1,977 | #80 of 152 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 67 | #548 of 2,047 | #63 of 152 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 47 | #821 of 1,543 | #87 of 141 | Map |
| Expat professional | 58 | #738 of 2,047 | #65 of 152 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 61 | #770 of 1,977 | #54 of 152 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 49 | #1,338 of 2,047 | #77 of 152 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 15 | #795 of 1,774 | #60 of 152 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 10 | #1,750 of 2,047 | #84 of 152 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 48 | #1,296 of 2,047 | #83 of 152 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 60 | #594 of 2,047 | #73 of 152 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 57 | #784 of 2,047 | #71 of 152 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #1,393 of 2,047 | #80 of 152 | Map |
| Coastal living | 64 | #319 of 433 | #63 of 109 | Map |
| Business owner | 69 | #727 of 2,047 | #63 of 152 | Map |
| Digital native | 53 | #682 of 1,696 | #64 of 149 | 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.