Living in Helong
Helong is a large place in Jilin, China, home to 85,756 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are cross-border commuters (top 4%, #56 of 1,774), climate-conscious movers (top 16%, #321 of 2,047), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 22%, #435 of 2,047).
Residents85,756
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport269 km (Vladivostok International)
Nearest city of 100k+43 km
Within 30 km85,800 people
Terrain around itabout 640 m, height range 390 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Border with North Korea27 km
Distance to Beijing1,093 km
Within 10 km85,756 people
Winter daylight9 h 03 min, sunset 8:54
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Helong
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 03 min and sets around 8:54; in late June it sets around 13:05.
How Helong 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 | 63 | #1,213 of 1,977 | #33 of 50 | Map |
| Low-income household | 47 | #1,710 of 2,047 | #37 of 51 | Map |
| Low-income family | 66 | #1,498 of 1,977 | #35 of 50 | Map |
| Single parent | 66 | #1,539 of 1,977 | #35 of 50 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 54 | #1,860 of 1,977 | #43 of 50 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 67 | #1,730 of 1,977 | #39 of 50 | Map |
| Early retiree | 56 | #1,895 of 2,047 | #43 of 51 | Map |
| Single professional | 23 | #1,602 of 1,696 | #34 of 36 | Map |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 57 | #1,879 of 2,047 | #44 of 51 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 53 | #1,680 of 1,977 | #35 of 50 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 50 | #1,718 of 2,047 | #40 of 51 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 19 | #1,790 of 2,047 | #41 of 51 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 47 | #1,516 of 1,977 | #36 of 50 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 67 | #836 of 2,047 | #25 of 51 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 46 | #56 of 1,774 | #7 of 51 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 52 | #435 of 2,047 | #3 of 51 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 58 | #842 of 2,047 | #25 of 51 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 47 | #1,459 of 2,047 | #34 of 51 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 36 | #1,617 of 2,047 | #38 of 51 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 76 | #321 of 2,047 | #29 of 51 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 20 | #1,791 of 2,047 | #41 of 51 | Map |
| Digital native | 30 | #1,616 of 1,696 | #34 of 36 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
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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.