Living in Chongming
Chongming is a city in Shanghai, China, home to 637,921 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are remote workers (top 3%, #44 of 2,047), retired couples (top 3%, #44 of 1,977), people who put healthcare first (top 6%, #100 of 1,977).
Residents637,921
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport54 km (Shanghai Pudong International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km826,200 people
Sea coast2 km
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 0 m
Main railway line33.0 km
Distance to Beijing1,041 km
Within 10 km637,921 people
Greater areaGreater Shanghai, 51 km out
Winter daylight10 h 05 min, sunset 9:54
See Chongming on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Chongming
- The East China Sea is 2 km away.
- It is part of Greater Shanghai, 51 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 05 min and sets around 9:54; in late June it sets around 13:01.
How Chongming 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 Shanghai | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 65 | #911 of 1,977 | #4 of 23 | Map |
| Low-income household | 77 | #188 of 2,047 | #8 of 23 | Map |
| Low-income family | 69 | #982 of 1,977 | #5 of 23 | Map |
| Single parent | 70 | #965 of 1,977 | #5 of 23 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 81 | #44 of 1,977 | #5 of 23 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 82 | #228 of 1,977 | #6 of 23 | Map |
| Early retiree | 70 | #932 of 2,047 | #5 of 23 | Map |
| Single professional | 78 | #271 of 1,696 | #19 of 23 | Map |
| Young professional | 80 | #265 of 1,627 | #18 of 23 | Map |
| DINKS | 78 | #282 of 1,543 | #19 of 23 | Map |
| Remote worker | 82 | #44 of 2,047 | #2 of 23 | Map |
| Commuter | 86 | #276 of 1,657 | #11 of 23 | Map |
| Car-free household | 86 | #257 of 1,462 | #17 of 23 | Map |
| Student | 5 | #579 of 819 | #9 of 22 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 74 | #305 of 1,977 | #10 of 23 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 73 | #111 of 2,047 | #6 of 23 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 79 | #252 of 1,543 | #16 of 23 | Map |
| Expat professional | 77 | #214 of 2,047 | #20 of 23 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 79 | #100 of 1,977 | #6 of 23 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 32 | #1,673 of 2,047 | #5 of 23 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 20 | #175 of 1,774 | #7 of 23 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 31 | #1,079 of 2,047 | #4 of 23 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 38 | #1,647 of 2,047 | #5 of 23 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 74 | #26 of 2,047 | #2 of 23 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 74 | #140 of 2,047 | #9 of 23 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 51 | #2,021 of 2,047 | #23 of 23 | Map |
| Coastal living | 77 | #83 of 433 | #4 of 23 | Map |
| Business owner | 80 | #273 of 2,047 | #22 of 23 | Map |
| Digital native | 66 | #262 of 1,696 | #19 of 23 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Huilong (Jiangsu) 22 km
- Chengqiao 29 km
- Baoshan (Shanghai) 30 km
- Yuepu 34 km
- Luojing 37 km
- Luodian 41 km
- Yangpu 43 km
- Hongkou 45 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.