Living in Rizhao
Rizhao is a city in Shandong, China, home to 661,943 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income households (top 8%, #158 of 2,047), retired couples (top 9%, #174 of 1,977), movers on a budget (top 11%, #213 of 2,047).
Residents661,943
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport116 km (Lianyungang Huaguoshan International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km868,300 people
Sea coast3 km
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line4.9 km
Distance to Beijing573 km
Within 10 km661,943 people
Greater areaGreater Rizhao, 7 km out
Winter daylight9 h 46 min, sunset 9:53
See Rizhao on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Rizhao
- The Yellow Sea is 3 km away.
- It is part of Greater Rizhao, 7 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 46 min and sets around 9:53; in late June it sets around 13:20.
How Rizhao 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 Shandong | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 65 | #972 of 1,977 | #109 of 175 | Map |
| Low-income household | 77 | #158 of 2,047 | #15 of 175 | Map |
| Low-income family | 69 | #1,059 of 1,977 | #111 of 175 | Map |
| Single parent | 70 | #1,028 of 1,977 | #105 of 175 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 77 | #174 of 1,977 | #28 of 175 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 78 | #759 of 1,977 | #111 of 175 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #1,216 of 2,047 | #132 of 175 | Map |
| Single professional | 79 | #256 of 1,696 | #19 of 166 | Map |
| Young professional | 81 | #252 of 1,627 | #19 of 159 | Map |
| DINKS | 79 | #268 of 1,543 | #19 of 154 | Map |
| Remote worker | 77 | #271 of 2,047 | #23 of 175 | Map |
| Commuter | 86 | #257 of 1,657 | #23 of 162 | Map |
| Car-free household | 86 | #248 of 1,462 | #17 of 147 | Map |
| Student | 5 | #572 of 819 | #96 of 114 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 74 | #291 of 1,977 | #33 of 175 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 71 | #213 of 2,047 | #17 of 175 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 79 | #245 of 1,543 | #17 of 154 | Map |
| Expat professional | 73 | #305 of 2,047 | #23 of 175 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 73 | #266 of 1,977 | #18 of 175 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 31 | #1,697 of 2,047 | #156 of 175 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 17 | #432 of 1,774 | #41 of 175 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 28 | #1,164 of 2,047 | #62 of 175 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 38 | #1,658 of 2,047 | #152 of 175 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 73 | #38 of 2,047 | #8 of 175 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 71 | #232 of 2,047 | #20 of 175 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 48 | #2,030 of 2,047 | #173 of 175 | Map |
| Coastal living | 73 | #158 of 433 | #18 of 56 | Map |
| Business owner | 76 | #419 of 2,047 | #39 of 175 | Map |
| Digital native | 65 | #292 of 1,696 | #21 of 166 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Heshan (Shandong) 12 km
- Nanhu 19 km
- Taoluo 21 km
- Chentuan 26 km
- Xihu (Shandong) 27 km
- Sanzhuang 34 km
- Taolin 43 km
- Huanghua 53 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.