Living in Changbai
Changbai is a large place in Jilin, China, home to 58,266 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are young families (top 1%, #1 of 1,977), low-income families (top 1%, #1 of 1,977), single parents (top 1%, #1 of 1,977).
Residents58,266
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport324 km (Pyongyang Sunan International)
Nearest city of 100k+3 km
Within 30 km58,300 people
Terrain around itabout 950 m, height range 250 m
Nearest major riverYalu, under 1 km
Main railway line2.3 km
Border with North Korea0 km
Distance to Beijing1,009 km
Within 10 km58,266 people
Winter daylight9 h 11 min, sunset 9:01
See Changbai on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Changbai
- The Yalu runs through or right past it.
- The border with North Korea is 0 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 11 min and sets around 9:01; in late June it sets around 13:04.
How Changbai 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 Jilin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 77 | #1 of 1,977 | #1 of 50 | Map |
| Low-income household | 52 | #1,593 of 2,047 | #32 of 51 | Map |
| Low-income family | 76 | #1 of 1,977 | #1 of 50 | Map |
| Single parent | 79 | #1 of 1,977 | #1 of 50 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 57 | #1,734 of 1,977 | #31 of 50 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 70 | #1,521 of 1,977 | #23 of 50 | Map |
| Early retiree | 59 | #1,768 of 2,047 | #32 of 51 | Map |
| Single professional | 24 | #1,599 of 1,696 | #33 of 36 | Map |
| Young professional | 29 | #1,531 of 1,627 | #30 of 32 | Map |
| DINKS | 23 | #1,517 of 1,543 | #30 of 31 | Map |
| Remote worker | 60 | #1,747 of 2,047 | #29 of 51 | Map |
| Commuter | 55 | #1,431 of 1,657 | #28 of 34 | Map |
| Car-free household | 46 | #1,172 of 1,462 | #27 of 30 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 66 | #1,259 of 1,977 | #24 of 50 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 50 | #1,742 of 2,047 | #42 of 51 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 27 | #1,348 of 1,543 | #28 of 31 | Map |
| Expat professional | 20 | #1,776 of 2,047 | #39 of 51 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 48 | #1,467 of 1,977 | #29 of 50 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 78 | #395 of 2,047 | #4 of 51 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 84 | #11 of 1,774 | #1 of 51 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 49 | #530 of 2,047 | #4 of 51 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 64 | #448 of 2,047 | #8 of 51 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 42 | #1,707 of 2,047 | #44 of 51 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 38 | #1,573 of 2,047 | #34 of 51 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #1,385 of 2,047 | #48 of 51 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 31 | #1,669 of 2,047 | #32 of 51 | Map |
| Digital native | 35 | #1,477 of 1,696 | #28 of 36 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Songjianghe 104 km
- Linjiang (Jilin) 116 km
- Hepingjie 128 km
- Helong 141 km
- Sanchazi 152 km
- Baishan 159 km
- Longjing (Jilin) 181 km
- Erdaojiang 184 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.