Living in Songjiang
Songjiang is a city in Shanghai, China, home to 1,973,500 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are expat professionals (top 1%, #6 of 2,047), single professionals (top 1%, #8 of 1,696), business owners (top 1%, #10 of 2,047).
Residents1,973,500
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport21 km (Shanghai Hongqiao International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km11,726,500 people
Sea coast35 km
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 0 m
Main railway line2.6 km
Distance to Beijing1,081 km
Within 10 km1,973,500 people
Greater areaGreater Shanghai, 29 km out
LandscapeNorth China Plain
Winter daylight10 h 08 min, sunset 9:57
See Songjiang on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Songjiang
- The landscape belongs to the North China Plain.
- It is part of Greater Shanghai, 29 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 08 min and sets around 9:57; in late June it sets around 13:02.
How Songjiang 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 | 49 | #1,892 of 1,977 | #13 of 23 | Map |
| Low-income household | 76 | #259 of 2,047 | #10 of 23 | Map |
| Low-income family | 63 | #1,688 of 1,977 | #11 of 23 | Map |
| Single parent | 66 | #1,582 of 1,977 | #11 of 23 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 63 | #1,418 of 1,977 | #20 of 23 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 73 | #1,241 of 1,977 | #17 of 23 | Map |
| Early retiree | 59 | #1,774 of 2,047 | #15 of 23 | Map |
| Single professional | 91 | #8 of 1,696 | #1 of 23 | Map |
| Young professional | 92 | #8 of 1,627 | #1 of 23 | Map |
| DINKS | 93 | #17 of 1,543 | #2 of 23 | Map |
| Remote worker | 76 | #392 of 2,047 | #15 of 23 | Map |
| Commuter | 90 | #31 of 1,657 | #4 of 23 | Map |
| Car-free household | 97 | #52 of 1,462 | #3 of 23 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #736 of 819 | #17 of 22 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 74 | #379 of 1,977 | #11 of 23 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 72 | #175 of 2,047 | #9 of 23 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 93 | #14 of 1,543 | #1 of 23 | Map |
| Expat professional | 92 | #6 of 2,047 | #1 of 23 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 81 | #50 of 1,977 | #3 of 23 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 6 | #1,991 of 2,047 | #14 of 23 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 20 | #206 of 1,774 | #10 of 23 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 0 | #1,959 of 2,047 | #15 of 23 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 14 | #1,974 of 2,047 | #13 of 23 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 65 | #332 of 2,047 | #8 of 23 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 80 | #14 of 2,047 | #3 of 23 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #1,623 of 2,047 | #4 of 23 | Map |
| Coastal living | 53 | #412 of 433 | #20 of 23 | Map |
| Business owner | 93 | #10 of 2,047 | #2 of 23 | Map |
| Digital native | 74 | #10 of 1,696 | #3 of 23 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Zhujing 16 km
- Xiayang 16 km
- Minhang 17 km
- Qingpu 17 km
- Zhujiajiao 18 km
- Qibao 18 km
- Jinshan (Shanghai) 23 km
- Nanqiao 25 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.