Living in Dandong
Dandong is a city in Liaoning, China, home to 631,973 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are cross-border commuters (top 1%, #7 of 1,774), low-income households (top 14%, #268 of 2,047), first-time home buyers (top 14%, #275 of 1,977).
Residents631,973
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport149 km (Pyongyang Sunan International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km691,000 people
Sea coast4 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 60 m
Nearest major riverYalu, under 1 km
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Border with North Korea1 km
Distance to Beijing682 km
Within 10 km631,973 people
Greater areaGreater Dandong, the core
Winter daylight9 h 19 min, sunset 9:20
See Dandong on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Dandong
- The Yellow Sea is 4 km away.
- The Yalu runs through or right past it.
- The border with North Korea is 1 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 19 min and sets around 9:20; in late June it sets around 13:15.
How Dandong 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 Liaoning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 66 | #781 of 1,977 | #14 of 49 | Map |
| Low-income household | 76 | #268 of 2,047 | #10 of 51 | Map |
| Low-income family | 71 | #594 of 1,977 | #22 of 49 | Map |
| Single parent | 72 | #607 of 1,977 | #22 of 49 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 69 | #899 of 1,977 | #3 of 49 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 74 | #1,232 of 1,977 | #9 of 49 | Map |
| Early retiree | 59 | #1,790 of 2,047 | #22 of 51 | Map |
| Single professional | 77 | #303 of 1,696 | #14 of 43 | Map |
| Young professional | 79 | #295 of 1,627 | #14 of 43 | Map |
| DINKS | 77 | #313 of 1,543 | #15 of 42 | Map |
| Remote worker | 70 | #1,066 of 2,047 | #8 of 51 | Map |
| Commuter | 85 | #318 of 1,657 | #15 of 43 | Map |
| Car-free household | 85 | #272 of 1,462 | #12 of 41 | Map |
| Student | 5 | #583 of 819 | #20 of 30 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 74 | #275 of 1,977 | #9 of 49 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 69 | #377 of 2,047 | #12 of 51 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 78 | #268 of 1,543 | #12 of 42 | Map |
| Expat professional | 69 | #406 of 2,047 | #16 of 51 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 73 | #289 of 1,977 | #12 of 49 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 31 | #1,692 of 2,047 | #36 of 51 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 86 | #7 of 1,774 | #1 of 51 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 29 | #1,144 of 2,047 | #20 of 51 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 38 | #1,648 of 2,047 | #33 of 51 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 72 | #70 of 2,047 | #1 of 51 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 68 | #355 of 2,047 | #14 of 51 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 62 | #1,893 of 2,047 | #46 of 51 | Map |
| Coastal living | 69 | #245 of 433 | #11 of 22 | Map |
| Business owner | 71 | #599 of 2,047 | #20 of 51 | Map |
| Digital native | 63 | #353 of 1,696 | #16 of 43 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Langtoucun 11 km
- Fengcheng (Liaoning) 45 km
- Kuandian 74 km
- Xiuyan 97 km
- Zhuanghe 129 km
- Xiaoshi 132 km
- Gongchangling 136 km
- Benxi 139 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.